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Hi Phil, the router was hand-held with the workpiece clamped down and the router guide fitted. I agree the mess was quite considerable but well worth the end result.

All of your hard work has paid dividends and everything is now heading for the grand finale. Most impressive groundwork there and nothing left to chance. It is a shame the winter is fast approaching and inevitably time to continue progress will be curtailed, but enthusiasm will prevail and the end i...

Another project started today, this time using some of the end wall sections designed for use in the station building. Some alterations were necessary to make the roof panels fit but the resin is easily cut using a band-saw. The roof is cast quite thickly and as the ends remain visible I have thinne...

I do like the idea of a self-propelled milk float Simon, that would be something different, but useful too!
I'm sure someone makes milk crates to load on the back, and your name could appear on the sides of the canopy.

Remember these? ./myff/2018743/IMG_3977.JPG They were supposed to form the base of the water tower as supplied by Pendle Valley..  However, my water tank ended up on a new steel structure and the base has now been built as a clock tower... ./myff/2018744/IMG_4097.JPG ./myff/2018745/IMG_4098.JPG EDIT...

St.Michael:120437 wrote: (ps: I´m afraid Edward chooses computer games in favour of the garden railway)

Yes.... there's a lot of it about!!!!!

Many congratulations to all our Administrators, Moderators and Members
who, between them have managed to make this Garden Railway Forum the success it is and has now attracted its 1000th Member.
Pats on the back to all.....
Now lets hear from old and new to see their current projects.

That is an impressive structure and looks well on your railway.
Lovely loco too!

I have now installed the windows, which I showed previously, into the warehouse. It has been fully painted and weathered and is ready for its permanent site. ./myff/2017624/IMG_4087.JPG ./myff/2017625/IMG_4088.JPG The brass detail for the roof ridge came with the kit.... ./myff/2017626/IMG_4089.JPG

In my world the sand is clean and the beach suitable for bathing..... Blue Flag standard (according to EU regulations). But!.... as soon as we leave I will cover it with oil and sludge to make it more realistic!

Thunderbird 2..... This is a model Forum after all.

How about the Space Shuttle?

Wasn't the Wright Bros. 'Kittyhawk' the first flying machine which proved manned flight possible?
Surely that should be a contender?

Thanks guys, I'm still working on this area and there's more to come before I'm satisfied. Today I installed such a minor item I doubt most people would even notice, but I think it adds to the scene... ./myff/2017359/IMG_4084.JPG It is the drain cover which catches the drips from the water tower hos...

If you have a Poundland nearby, try their grey primer in a rattle can. It is a dark grey and dries with a satin finish. I use it a lot and it works on metal and plastics. And guess what..... it costs just £1.00!

It hasn't rained here in West Wales for three days now, I expect that by the end of the week there will be no bottled water left on supermarket shelves! However, it has given me the opportunity to remove the protective tarp. to inspect the quayside and I am pleased to say it has set firm and can now...

Forgive me, for I have sinned!!!! I was tempted by 'the Dark Side' and ventured into the 'other forum' as I had visited a few times and liked some items not available elsewhere. I was invited to start a thread, which I duly did, but it met with limited response apart from members also on this Forum ...

Very effective.... possibly the best use of lollipop sticks in rolling stock I have seen.

Thanks again Grant, you are right abut the structures not looking as though they are floating on thin air, wherever possible I try to plant them, not always possible I'm afraid, but I do try. The wharf area is under wraps, (tarpaulin) at the moment while the SBR dries the sand. We have had the heavi...

Completion and installation of my new water tower today. Beautiful weather (for a change) allowed me to get outside and place the tower in its permanent location. It will be removable for winter storage but is held in place by a brass rod fixed to the ground and slotted inside the water supply pipe ...