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How's this for a Garden Railway!
Posted: Sun Jun 06, 2010 4:04 pm
by SLRmidge
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!!
Posted: Sun Jun 06, 2010 4:21 pm
by taliesin001
Thats one of the nicest 7 1/4 inch gauge locos i've seen! Lovely line too, how long is it?
Posted: Sun Jun 06, 2010 4:27 pm
by SLRmidge
One mile apparently.
Posted: Sun Jun 06, 2010 4:39 pm
by SLRmidge
Heres a plan of the line (not to scale)...
Posted: Sun Jun 06, 2010 4:41 pm
by Dr. Bond of the DVLR
PHUAR!
Lovely, that is a BEAUtiful locomotive and what looks to be a lovely line
Any video?
Posted: Sun Jun 06, 2010 4:48 pm
by LMS-Jools
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.
Posted: Sun Jun 06, 2010 5:01 pm
by MuzTrem
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...
Posted: Sun Jun 06, 2010 5:03 pm
by andysleigh
B-e-a-utilful!
Posted: Sun Jun 06, 2010 5:08 pm
by Dr. Bond of the DVLR
yes indeed, it does look a little Thomas 2 like but with airs of Sian and Kate
Posted: Sun Jun 06, 2010 5:50 pm
by Narrow Minded
Most Excellent! and a perfect example of what I plan to do
when I win the Lottery
Posted: Sun Jun 06, 2010 6:03 pm
by LMS-Jools
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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Posted: Sun Jun 06, 2010 6:09 pm
by Dr. Bond of the DVLR
Thank you for posting that! Marvellous. Surprised this wasn't in hidden treasures.
Posted: Sun Jun 06, 2010 6:17 pm
by SLRmidge
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
Posted: Sun Jun 06, 2010 7:43 pm
by SillyBilly
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.
Posted: Sun Jun 06, 2010 8:20 pm
by taliesin001
Great vid, thanks for posting.
Posted: Sun Jun 06, 2010 8:23 pm
by laalratty
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!!!!!
Posted: Sun Jun 06, 2010 9:43 pm
by mhlr
WOW! That garden sure must take some maintainence! What a superb garden line!