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Lovely photos Peter full of atmosphere. One of the pleasures of live steam is being able to run in all weathers ( well perhaps not a real blizzard). I remember attending an 0 gauge live steam meeting. When it started to rain quite heavy they just carried on. I was told the last meeting it had rained so much that a train of Lima coaches had water in them sloshing against the windows. The steam loco of course took no notice.

Don

Love the photos Peter. They are FABULOUS youngest Granddaughters new word from her first day starting school.....

The last one for me would win any competition, it's well, FABULOUS....

Peter Butler wrote: ↑Mon Sep 09, 2019 7:12 pm With the weather being so wet all day there was nothing I could do on the railway, however, whilst looking out of my Engine Shed window, I could see the effect the rain was having on the general appearance of the line - I thought a photo or two might help to illustrate what I mean.....

I agree with Rik about the atmosphere.
You have steered and coaxed nature to act as an ally in your efforts to create a stunning picture.
Lovely stuff.

It's picture 3 that does it for me, the way the scene blends seamlessly in to the full size landscape.
Almost like it had been planned .

Thank you all, much appreciated.
Pictures taken in the raw..... no enhancements necessary.

Peter Butler wrote: ↑Tue Sep 10, 2019 10:27 am Thank you all, much appreciated.
Pictures taken in the raw..... no enhancements necessary.

Peter Butler wrote: ↑Tue Sep 10, 2019 10:27 am Pictures taken in the raw.....

Well, that was more information than I think we needed.

BorisSpencer wrote: ↑Wed Sep 11, 2019 9:44 am

Peter Butler wrote: ↑Tue Sep 10, 2019 10:27 am Pictures taken in the raw.....

Well, that was more information than I think we needed.

I'm saving those for another competition, so be careful what you choose!

Those pictures do show the benefit of using natural materials in the outdoors. It looks so real because - it's real!

Lonsdaler wrote: ↑Sun Sep 15, 2019 10:47 am Those pictures do show the benefit of using natural materials in the outdoors. It looks so real because - it's real!

The weather here has been dreadful for some time now and I haven't done anything at all to my railway for weeks. Before long the structures will be lifted for their winter hibernation, so on the only dry(ish) and bright day this week I took the opportunity to take some pictures of the line, although no trains were running.
The only benefit of so much wet weather has been the growth of moss along the track, which I think adds enormously to the overall image, as noted by Lonsdaler.
I hope you think so too......

Very good Peter.
Not sure there isn't just a wee bit too much growing up the face of the cattle dock, but the small tufts in the face of the wall by the crossing look just perfect, and the quarry siding looks really run down and decrepit!

Seriously though, as I know from experience it can get out of hand and suddenly things look awful, if you don't keep on top of removing it from time to time.

I've arrived home from my tour of south and west Wales to find a similar increase in moss growth. Unfortunarely I had to spend this week's dry day sorting out our van and getting on top of the (to quote the planning authority ) 'serious gardening' etc.
I've certainly got some areas of track not currently runnable, I think. Maybe once Lorenzo is through I'll have a chance to tidy up a bit

Wonderful pictures, thank you!

I particularly like the way most of the colours are muted but the moss stands out really vividly...

I'll be bringing my buildings in soon too (all three of them!) but hope to get one more run in first...

Cheers,

Andrew

Great pictures Peter- setting the standard we all aspire to!

Peter Butler wrote: ↑Tue Aug 13, 2019 11:09 pm If I had a 'Bucket List' this would be one of the first items on it....... one of our esteemed colleagues on the Forum, Rik, very kindly offered to visit the B&UR and shoot some video film. This has now been done in Rik's highly professional style and the finished film is now available on YouTube.
So, may I present to you..... Brockhampton and Umbridge Railway, The Movie, now showing at a terminal near you!
https://youtu.be/hHGDJmKpnIQ
Many, many thanks to Rik for his work in creating this, I am eternally grateful.

For me I can sum that video up in one word “fan-flipping-tastic” - well done Rik and as you say Peter a record of your railway that we can all enjoy - must find myself an August RM Modeller mag - I always forget the August one always features a garden railway- and this time it’s one I’ve seen various elements being built

A great video of a superb railway. Lots of interest there.
I was intrigued at the insect landing on the building at 3:48. Looked like a scale bird !

invicta280 wrote: ↑Sat Oct 05, 2019 8:45 pm
I was intrigued at the insect landing on the building at 3:48. Looked like a scale bird !

You wouldn't believe the time it took to get that insect to perform that way.... they all want their own dressing room with stars on the doors.... and their Agent's fees are exorbitant!

Peter Butler wrote: ↑Sat Oct 05, 2019 8:54 pm

invicta280 wrote: ↑Sat Oct 05, 2019 8:45 pm
I was intrigued at the insect landing on the building at 3:48. Looked like a scale bird !

You wouldn't believe the time it took to get that insect to perform that way.... they all want their own dressing room with stars on the doors.... and their Agent's fees are exorbitant!

That did make me chuckle

Don

There isn't much more I can comment on your line Peter, that hasn't been said.
I will say this though, if members or anyone wants to know
"How can I get a realistic railway line"

I would say,"Just look at Peter Butler's thread on the Garden Railway Forum"....

I do have your thread Bookmarked and it's then really easy to see and keep up with all that you do.

Nough said....

Thank you Rod, you are too kind! It is great to hear from you again after your unfortunate absence, take it easy and slowly get back to your railway when you feel ready.