Peckforton Light Railway - Video Library
- Peter Butler
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Great stuff Rik, most enjoyable and informative.
Your voiceover is relaxing and very professional, I hope your YouTube videos get the viewing numbers they deserve.
Your voiceover is relaxing and very professional, I hope your YouTube videos get the viewing numbers they deserve.
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Really nice review of the year, I love a good look back!
I didn't make the link from Design 3D, the new 1930s people, you and here! I'm impressed! Very tempted to support him next year when I can get back into the garden..
I didn't make the link from Design 3D, the new 1930s people, you and here! I'm impressed! Very tempted to support him next year when I can get back into the garden..
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There are no words to say anymore Rik. What a brilliantly produced video, it seems to be inspiring others to take up 16mm Garden Railways mate. You have helped me in so many ways yourself and now it's hopefully doing the same for other people.
Well done Rik
Well done Rik
ROD
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https://gardenrails.org/forum/viewtopic ... 41&t=11364
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Life is so easy when I run my trains.
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https://www.youtube.com/@fairywoodlightrailway
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Thanks chaps
When I planned the video update I was worried I wouldn't have much to report. I expected that my foray into 7mm scale had deflected too much attention from the PLR. It surprised me how much I had actually achieved in the space of a year. All those little projects add up, it seems.
I do have a few plans for the coming year which will hopefully come to fruition. One of them includes rationalising my stock, which now exceeds the space I have available to store it - unless I run a new siding or two into the workshop ..... .....
Rik
When I planned the video update I was worried I wouldn't have much to report. I expected that my foray into 7mm scale had deflected too much attention from the PLR. It surprised me how much I had actually achieved in the space of a year. All those little projects add up, it seems.
I do have a few plans for the coming year which will hopefully come to fruition. One of them includes rationalising my stock, which now exceeds the space I have available to store it - unless I run a new siding or two into the workshop ..... .....
Rik
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A great video update, thanks Rik.
I might have to treat myself to some 30s figures - It's the late 20s in my garden, but maybe the locals are ahead of the times...
I'm intrigued as to what proportion of your running sessions you film? You suggest in the review of the year that you don't film them all - I guess I'm just interested by how often people run their trains, and had assumed that whenever you have an operating session a film appears. Perhaps you're out playing trains more often than I thought?!
Cheers,
Andrew
I might have to treat myself to some 30s figures - It's the late 20s in my garden, but maybe the locals are ahead of the times...
I'm intrigued as to what proportion of your running sessions you film? You suggest in the review of the year that you don't film them all - I guess I'm just interested by how often people run their trains, and had assumed that whenever you have an operating session a film appears. Perhaps you're out playing trains more often than I thought?!
Cheers,
Andrew
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I tend to film full operating sessions though don't film them in their entirety - just a few edited highlights. On other occasions, I might set up a specific activity such as the delivery of the gear wheel to the mill, and work out how that movement would fit into a full session - then just run that part of the full session. At other times, I just run a few trains in an ad hoc way but generally don't film them unless something happens that piques my interest.
So, no real pattern to the filming.
Rik
PS Some of the outfits could easily be 1920s. The cloche hats and fur trim are applicable to both decades.
So, no real pattern to the filming.
Rik
PS Some of the outfits could easily be 1920s. The cloche hats and fur trim are applicable to both decades.
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Excellent as usual Rik. Always entertaining.
Greg from downunder.
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Hi Rik,
at 0:50 it seems that the last wagon of the train touches the wagon in the siding.
Is that true or just an optical illusion?
at 0:50 it seems that the last wagon of the train touches the wagon in the siding.
Is that true or just an optical illusion?
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It must be an optical illusion. There's usually plenty of clearance there. It might be that the last wagon hiccuped over the frog on the points, which does sometimes happen.
Rik
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Once again - an excellent pair of videos giving a flavour of operations at Peckforton LR.
Thanks - it'll inspire another attempt at a short on the latest additions at WIRL.
Cheers
Thanks - it'll inspire another attempt at a short on the latest additions at WIRL.
Cheers
Ian M
WIRL
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I'm always impressed by your videos Rik, not only for your camera work but also the quality of your modelling. Superb stuff as always.
Phil
Sporadic Garden Railer who's inconsistencies know no bounds
My Line - https://gardenrails.org/forum/viewtopic ... 41&t=11077
Sporadic Garden Railer who's inconsistencies know no bounds
My Line - https://gardenrails.org/forum/viewtopic ... 41&t=11077
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Thanks chaps. The PLR gives me a lot of pleasure. Nice to know others enjoy it too.
Rik
Rik
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A bit of an experiment. I thought I'd try a Road-Rail cardboard loco kit.
Having the parts pre-printed are a mixed blessing. Saves a lot of time finishing off the loco - but it's not so easy ensuring a gluey finger doesn't mar the finish during the construction process.
Rik
Having the parts pre-printed are a mixed blessing. Saves a lot of time finishing off the loco - but it's not so easy ensuring a gluey finger doesn't mar the finish during the construction process.
Rik
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Really glad you did this build Rik to show what it's like. I have exactly the same kit unbuilt. Is this the version with the motor/gearbox and wheels? Just so I know that is what I can expect it to perform like.
All the best
Andy
All the best
Andy
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Mmm, I like the kit and it does look nice, but that whirring is a bit of a nuisance. Would silicon grease help to quieten it down any. I know that if you use too much there is a danger of picking up dirt and debris and will damage the gearing.
ROD
Life is so easy when I run my trains.
https://gardenrails.org/forum/viewtopic ... 41&t=11364
https://www.youtube.com/@fairywoodlightrailway
Life is so easy when I run my trains.
https://gardenrails.org/forum/viewtopic ... 41&t=11364
https://www.youtube.com/@fairywoodlightrailway
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I have made a different loco from this range and wasn't happy with the finish (raw edges to colour match etc.) and the noise of the motor and gears is something to live with. The cardboard construction is hollow and very lightweight and acts as a sound-box. If you added sufficient sound insulation I wonder whether the motor could cope with the additional weight?
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Yes - I agree. I used the chassis which was supplied but it is very flimsy and to my mind too small for the loco. It's exactly the same as that used on their Wickham Trolley kit. I'd imagine it would be fine for that in terms of size and also pulling power (or lack of it). You could extend the wheelbase easily by lengthening the side members of the chassis moving the unpowered set of wheels further forward. Seems strange to me that they didn't consider doing this. I'm intending to rebuild the model. I want to strengthen up some parts which don't seem to have sufficient reinforcement and also improve the detailing - eg on the chimney. I also want to add extra details (ie a dome). I happen to have a spare Bachmann motor block which I'm hoping I can fit to give it a lot more oomph!
I'll let you know how I get on.
Rik
PS - I've blogged the build here - https://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2023/0 ... -from.html
Yes - I agree. I used the chassis which was supplied but it is very flimsy and to my mind too small for the loco. It's exactly the same as that used on their Wickham Trolley kit. I'd imagine it would be fine for that in terms of size and also pulling power (or lack of it). You could extend the wheelbase easily by lengthening the side members of the chassis moving the unpowered set of wheels further forward. Seems strange to me that they didn't consider doing this. I'm intending to rebuild the model. I want to strengthen up some parts which don't seem to have sufficient reinforcement and also improve the detailing - eg on the chimney. I also want to add extra details (ie a dome). I happen to have a spare Bachmann motor block which I'm hoping I can fit to give it a lot more oomph!
I'll let you know how I get on.
Rik
PS - I've blogged the build here - https://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2023/0 ... -from.html
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Hi Rik.
Thanks for the reply and good to hear some other views, Peter.
The write up you have done Rik is great. Thanks for making this available.
I'm going to post some resources I've collected on cardboard construction for Garden Railways on another post so I don't hijack Rik' one
All the best
Andy
Thanks for the reply and good to hear some other views, Peter.
The write up you have done Rik is great. Thanks for making this available.
I'm going to post some resources I've collected on cardboard construction for Garden Railways on another post so I don't hijack Rik' one
All the best
Andy
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My latest offering. A Beeston Market Retrospecitve
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- Peter Butler
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Another superb presentation Rik. The filming of lineside accessories is particularly good and shows the attention to detail you achieve. Excellent work as ever.
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