How's this for a Garden Railway!

SLRmidge · Post by **SLRmidge** » Sun Jun 06, 2010 4:04 pm

Visited the Heywood Railway today, a private 7 1/4" garden railway that opens once a year in aid of charity.
Wouldn't mind this going past my lounge window!

Big Graham doing a bit of train spotting...

The main station

Another view of the station

Between the herbacious borders....

Theres a bridge to cross....

And a tunnel to go through....

Not to mention a folly!!

taliesin001 · Post by **taliesin001** » Sun Jun 06, 2010 4:21 pm

Thats one of the nicest 7 1/4 inch gauge locos i've seen! Lovely line too, how long is it?

SLRmidge · Post by **SLRmidge** » Sun Jun 06, 2010 4:27 pm

One mile apparently.

SLRmidge · Post by **SLRmidge** » Sun Jun 06, 2010 4:39 pm

Heres a plan of the line (not to scale)...

Dr. Bond of the DVLR · Post by **Dr. Bond of the DVLR** » Sun Jun 06, 2010 4:41 pm

PHUAR!
Lovely, that is a BEAUtiful locomotive and what looks to be a lovely line
Any video?

LMS-Jools · Post by **LMS-Jools** » Sun Jun 06, 2010 4:48 pm

Thats a Scale Mile not an actual mile ! lol

Lovely Garden Railway and shows what can be achieved even with steep grades.

I want one lol.

ps I may add a little video via Youtube.

MuzTrem · Post by **MuzTrem** » Sun Jun 06, 2010 5:01 pm

Very interesting! Am I right in thinking that the loco is based on the Thomas II design? She seems a little Twining-esque, particularly in the design of the tender...

andysleigh · Post by **andysleigh** » Sun Jun 06, 2010 5:03 pm

B-e-a-utilful!

Dr. Bond of the DVLR · Post by **Dr. Bond of the DVLR** » Sun Jun 06, 2010 5:08 pm

yes indeed, it does look a little Thomas 2 like but with airs of Sian and Kate

Narrow Minded · Post by **Narrow Minded** » Sun Jun 06, 2010 5:50 pm

Most Excellent! and a perfect example of what I plan to do when I win the Lottery

LMS-Jools · Post by **LMS-Jools** » Sun Jun 06, 2010 6:03 pm

Narrow Minded wrote:Most Excellent! and a perfect example of what I plan to do when I win the Lottery

Me tooooooooooo lol !

Oh and here's some video:

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Dr. Bond of the DVLR · Post by **Dr. Bond of the DVLR** » Sun Jun 06, 2010 6:09 pm

Thank you for posting that! Marvellous. Surprised this wasn't in hidden treasures.

SLRmidge · Post by **SLRmidge** » Sun Jun 06, 2010 6:17 pm

Marvellous vid LMSjools. It was a lovely, relaxing afternoon and I thought the quartet playing on the lawn gave an air of gentility, especially when they played the Fawlty Towers theme at some point. lol

SillyBilly · Post by **SillyBilly** » Sun Jun 06, 2010 7:43 pm

Great photos, I'd seen a couple of the line, always wanted to see more.

A guy I know from around here built the engine, has got one for himself aswell, haven't seen it myself yet, but have been invited for a drive from what is apparently one of the most comfertable driver's chairs ever made.

taliesin001 · Post by **taliesin001** » Sun Jun 06, 2010 8:20 pm

Great vid, thanks for posting.

laalratty · Post by **laalratty** » Sun Jun 06, 2010 8:23 pm

MuzTrem wrote: Am I right in thinking that the loco is based on the Thomas II design? She seems a little Twining-esque, particularly in the design of the tender...

Must admit I saw it and immediatly thought Twining style Thomas 2, looks very nice and very reminicent of Sian
But Midge, one importent question....

Why wasn't I invited!!!!!

mhlr · Post by **mhlr** » Sun Jun 06, 2010 9:43 pm

WOW! That garden sure must take some maintainence! What a superb garden line!

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