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Posted: **Mon Jun 20, 2022 6:14 pm**

Scrat wrote: ↑Mon Jun 20, 2022 2:11 pm Is it just me or did some wagons uncouple before entering the viaduct at 6:24?

Yes indeed! I did reshoot this clip when I noticed but when I came to edit the video I forgot and so included the wrong footage.

Here's the correct clip - plus the clip I decided not to use of the three-train scene (see above). If you stay to the end, I think you'll realise why I decided to wait for a while and reshoot it.

Rik

Posted: **Mon Aug 15, 2022 11:16 am**

My latest effort. I couldn't let the spell of dry weather pass without a full operating session (three days of running to represent one day on the railway).

Boy, was it hot!!

Rik

Posted: **Mon Aug 15, 2022 11:35 am**

Another classic video Rik, your line looks wonderful in the sunshine. Well done in the heat we have been enduring, worth every scorching minute!

Posted: **Mon Aug 15, 2022 12:50 pm**

Another brilliant video Rik. Your'e a braver man then me going out in that heat.
It got to 40 on our thermometer in the garden every day since last Monday.

Far to hot even to sleep properly...

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Posted: **Mon Aug 15, 2022 4:37 pm**

Thanks chaps. I must admit it did get rather warm, though I did stay out of the midday sun for a couple of hours.

We've had rain here this afternoon - a welcome relief.

Rik

Posted: **Wed Aug 17, 2022 8:21 am**

Part 2 now available

Rik

Posted: **Wed Aug 17, 2022 8:53 am**

A masterpiece

I do so enjoy watching your videos Rik. The station

at the farthest terminus at Beston “ it’s about 1 minute into the video looks like it has had to much

and is wilting

Would have loved to see the river again but I guess it’s gone dry with the drought we are having

Can’t wait to see more

Posted: **Wed Aug 17, 2022 10:10 am**

Thanks Rod
No the river hasn't run dry. There's a brief shot of it at 8:46 in Part 1. It was difficult to get shots of it which also included two trains.

Rik

Posted: **Wed Sep 07, 2022 10:25 am**

Hi all
My latest. This one outlines the eight categories I now use for deciding which wagons go where on the railway when using the freight management program on my trusty old Psion pocket computer. Unlike previous versions of the freight manager software, I've had to write the program so it would fit into the 1Mb of memory on the Psion - which was considered to be quite generous when the computer was made in 1993!

Rik

Posted: **Wed Sep 07, 2022 10:57 am**

It’s a proper documentary! Looks great. Love it.

Posted: **Wed Sep 07, 2022 11:18 am**

That was a really informative video Rik. I have learnt a little bit more about how trains operated with goods. It seems it wasn't that important to have all the same wagon, skips or vans on the same train, which for me as it is for you also, far more interesting.

Sorry again though for picking up a little problem for which I know I think, you know about. The little bump in the track going over the bridge. The lighter rolling stock gave a little jump, but the heavier ones didn't seem to cause any at all. Is the track a little bit misaligned

I did also notice that you have got a pretty standard colour scheme for you rolling stock, which I think does look good when you have a full mixed train.

I just enjoy seeing your videos and they give me loads of inspiration and ideas which I may coy slightly if that's ok.

Posted: **Wed Sep 07, 2022 1:30 pm**

Really well produced video Rik, up to your exceptionally high standards.
All the locations are most convincing scenically and functionally.

Posted: **Wed Sep 07, 2022 1:47 pm**

FWLR wrote: ↑Wed Sep 07, 2022 11:18 am That was a really informative video Rik. I have learnt a little bit more about how trains operated with goods. It seems it wasn't that important to have all the same wagon, skips or vans on the same train, which for me as it is for you also, far more interesting.

Sorry again though for picking up a little problem for which I know I think, you know about. The little bump in the track going over the bridge. The lighter rolling stock gave a little jump, but the heavier ones didn't seem to cause any at all. Is the track a little bit misaligned
I did also notice that you have got a pretty standard colour scheme for you rolling stock, which I think does look good when you have a full mixed train.

I just enjoy seeing your videos and they give me loads of inspiration and ideas which I may coy slightly if that's ok.

Hi Rod
I didn't notice the bump by the brewery siding until I came to edit the video - by which time of course it was too late. I think it was a small stone or twig in the wing rail of the point which moved as the wagons rolled over it. At least it didn't derail them, although if it did I'd have re-shot that clip.

Rik

Posted: **Wed Sep 07, 2022 1:49 pm**

Thanks for the feedback chaps. I did wonder if this one was a bit too technical, but I think I got away with it .......

Rik

Posted: **Sat Dec 03, 2022 4:06 pm**

Latest instalment of the line's history

Rik

Posted: **Sat Dec 03, 2022 5:24 pm**

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.

Posted: **Sun Dec 04, 2022 8:23 am**

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..

Posted: **Sun Dec 04, 2022 8:52 am**

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

Posted: **Sun Dec 04, 2022 10:58 am**

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

Posted: **Sun Dec 04, 2022 4:55 pm**

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

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