Peckforton Light Railway - Video Library

[ge_rik]

Thanks chaps. I do worry that my "Extracts" videos might be a bit samey, but your feedback seems to suggest they still retain your interest.
Working my way through Part 2 - edited the footage just adding the commentary. Where's Bill Nighy when you need him ........

Rik

[Peter Butler]

I've beaten you to it this time Rik. Your part 2 video has appeared on YouTube before you announced it, and is another superb example of your mastery at filming and narrating the Peckforton story. I think this is superb and shows your scenic work off brilliantly. I particularly like the castle walls being overtaken by plant growth. You have obviously grown a third hand too, most impressive.

[drewzero1]

I enjoyed the first part thoroughly, not realizing that a part 2 was coming hot on its heels!

[gregh]

The PLR must be the busiest light railway in Britain. I need to buy shares - they must be skyrocketing.

Good one again Rik.

[ge_rik]

I've beaten you to it this time Rik. Your part 2 video has appeared on YouTube before you announced it, and is another superb example of your mastery at filming and narrating the Peckforton story. I think this is superb and shows your scenic work off brilliantly. I particularly like the castle walls being overtaken by plant growth. You have obviously grown a third hand too, most impressive.

Thanks Peter. A third hand would certainly be 'handy'
Here's the link to Part 2 btw





Rik

[ge_rik]

The History of The PLR Part 7 - charting progress through 2023



I hope you enjoy

Rik

[dudeface]

Don't worry about the rain if you want realistic running!

[FWLR]

Brilliant video Rik again. Have you a file on that chassis you made with the big motor and more details on it, or is there a separate thread. Lost touch has you know mate, but I am slowly getting back to normal now, still having to pace myself though.

1,000,000 Blog viewers Rik, that's awesome. I have noticed on Google that you come up on the first page of some searches that I put in for various things. Thats another achievement that's worthy of praise for someone who has helped many thousands of people, including me and I am so grateful for it

[ge_rik]

Brilliant video Rik again. Have you a file on that chassis you made with the big motor and more details on it, or is there a separate thread. Lost touch has you know mate, but I am slowly getting back to normal now, still having to pace myself though.

1,000,000 Blog viewers Rik, that's awesome. I have noticed on Google that you come up on the first page of some searches that I put in for various things. Thats another achievement that's worthy of praise for someone who has helped many thousands of people, including me and I am so grateful for it

Thanks Rod
No, I've not uploaded the files for the two motor blocks. I'll tidy them up and post them sometime soon.
They were ( and still are) experimental. I'm hoping to produce a compromise block which I hope will combine the best from both designs.

Rik

[Peter Butler]

Another super video Rik. There are so many different ways of enjoying and sharing our hobby, you inspire us all.

[drewzero1]

Rod, there was a discussion about the motor block here: https://gardenrails.org/forum/viewtopic ... 54&t=14285

I think that might have been the video and discussion that finally got me to join the forum!

[ge_rik]

Have you a file on that chassis you made with the big motor and more details on it, or is there a separate thread.

Hi Rod
I've uploaded the files for both motor blocks to the 3D files section. However, they are 45mm gauge. I can't reduce the gauge to 32mm as there isn't enough space for the wheels and bevel gears. I'll have to completely redesign the blocks to re-gauge them - I'm not sure if it's possible unless I change the gears and wheels.

If anyone else fancies a go, I am willing to send them links to the Tinkercad files.

Rik

[FWLR]

Thanks Rik. I will have a look at it, maybe I could utilise a different motor. No harm in printing it off with 32mm in mind. I just need to reduce the end buffers don't I..

[FWLR]

Rod, there was a discussion about the motor block here: https://gardenrails.org/forum/viewtopic ... 54&t=14285

I think that might have been the video and discussion that finally got me to join the forum!

Yes I have seen that Drew before, thank you for reminding me. I will take a browse at it later.