Southwold stock
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Re: Southwold stock
Rik, here's another Southwold video showing original b/w film and more recent garden railway footage. One interesting feature is the modification of the carriages to bogies rather than Cleminson 6 wheelers, possibly because of the same issues you have found yourself.
A good story completely ruined by loud and inappropriate background music.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sKZOFd3oez8
A good story completely ruined by loud and inappropriate background music.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sKZOFd3oez8
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Re: Southwold stock
That is my railway featured. I do have some Cleminson wheel bases for the 6-wheel trucks but they're too unreliable for regualr runing so I went for the more pragmatic solution of having bogies. Life is too short! Sorry about the music - Mark Found put that together and it probably is a bit loud but, to be fair, it is me playing and a Suffolk tune. Glad you liked the story though.
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Hi Stephen and welcome to the Forum. As previously mentioned I did enjoy the video and love your line. I'm sorry about the reference to the loud music but I can see it was Mark who added that. On my laptop I frequently experience loud music on TV video productions, so perhaps that explains it?
When was the video made and do you still have the railway?
When was the video made and do you still have the railway?
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Not sure of the year (circa 2006?) but I know it was the Sunday after England had won a World Cup match. We both had hangovers...
Yes, the line still exists and runs, it's showing its age but I am working on a slow renovation process. I finished the new church at Wenhaston last Tuesday, put it on a shelf to photograph it and the shelf collapsed. I'm halfway through gluing the church components together again, then to just fill the cracks, repaint and mend that bl**dy shelf! I was looking to get some more stock together soon when I saw these 3D ones so, rather than painstakingly reinvent the wheel, I thought it best to go down this route.
I'm also a borderline-active member of the Halesworth to Southwold Narrow Gauge Railway Trust, working at Blythburgh, Wenhaston and Bird's Folly near Halesworth. I find them more friendly and welcoming that the other lot at Southwold. The shed at Blythburgh has been fully renovated and good relations made with Lord Blois, who owns most of the original trackbed. A good man to know and his anti-railway history is being gradually eased.
Yes, the line still exists and runs, it's showing its age but I am working on a slow renovation process. I finished the new church at Wenhaston last Tuesday, put it on a shelf to photograph it and the shelf collapsed. I'm halfway through gluing the church components together again, then to just fill the cracks, repaint and mend that bl**dy shelf! I was looking to get some more stock together soon when I saw these 3D ones so, rather than painstakingly reinvent the wheel, I thought it best to go down this route.
I'm also a borderline-active member of the Halesworth to Southwold Narrow Gauge Railway Trust, working at Blythburgh, Wenhaston and Bird's Folly near Halesworth. I find them more friendly and welcoming that the other lot at Southwold. The shed at Blythburgh has been fully renovated and good relations made with Lord Blois, who owns most of the original trackbed. A good man to know and his anti-railway history is being gradually eased.
Re: Southwold stock
Thanks for the background info, Stephen. I've always admired your line - but then I would being a long term fan of the Southwold and a member of 'the other lot' for more years than I can remember (membership no. 25). We now only make occasional trips to Southwold but I do have to get my Southwold fix every few years.
Glad to hear you're also into folk music - I listen but don't play (at least not in public).
Rik
Glad to hear you're also into folk music - I listen but don't play (at least not in public).
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Thanks Rik, lovely to get such a warm welcome. I'm still trying to find the download section here though!
And shall I be that churlish anorak who mentions that there were actually two types of 4-wheel truck with curved ends? One had one plank for the curve but a few had two planks (or one and a half). I guess that was so they could put more in those trucks.
And shall I be that churlish anorak who mentions that there were actually two types of 4-wheel truck with curved ends? One had one plank for the curve but a few had two planks (or one and a half). I guess that was so they could put more in those trucks.
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Re: Southwold stock
The 3D download area can be found here. https://gardenrails.org/forum/viewforum.php?f=55
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Re: Southwold stock
Interesting. I'd not noticed that. Presumably they were taller. I must go back to my books and see if I can spot the variant (sounds a bit like Covid)Stephen Bazire wrote: βSun Jan 17, 2021 5:25 pm Thanks Rik, lovely to get such a warm welcome. I'm still trying to find the download section here though!
And shall I be that churlish anorak who mentions that there were actually two types of 4-wheel truck with curved ends? One had one plank for the curve but a few had two planks (or one and a half). I guess that was so they could put more in those trucks.
Rik
PS Good luck with the downloads. Let me know if you need any mods.
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Thanks Rik, lovely to get such a warm welcome. I'm still trying to find the download section here though!
And shall I be that churlish anorak who mentions that there were actually two types of 4-wheel truck with curved ends? One had one plank for the curve but a few had two planks (or one and a half). I guess that was so they could put more in those trucks.
I'm not sure how you managed the coach but the only way I could make them strong enough was to use a perspex box and add the window frames to that. One coach got blown off an outdoor layout 5ft onto solid concrete and survived unharmed! Unlike my church...
And shall I be that churlish anorak who mentions that there were actually two types of 4-wheel truck with curved ends? One had one plank for the curve but a few had two planks (or one and a half). I guess that was so they could put more in those trucks.
I'm not sure how you managed the coach but the only way I could make them strong enough was to use a perspex box and add the window frames to that. One coach got blown off an outdoor layout 5ft onto solid concrete and survived unharmed! Unlike my church...
Re: Southwold stock
Looks like you've somehow reposted the same message.
The coach seems ok with just the strength of the plastic, but I generally over engineer my stock.
Have you managed to follow the link Steve posted?
If not, you'll find the files under
Stock & Railways > 3D Printing > 3D Print Files
Rik
The coach seems ok with just the strength of the plastic, but I generally over engineer my stock.
Have you managed to follow the link Steve posted?
If not, you'll find the files under
Stock & Railways > 3D Printing > 3D Print Files
Rik
Re: Southwold stock
Great video, although I personally don't like the "Sea Shanty" music, it annoys the hell out of me. I do however turn the sound off when I hear music and just watch the brilliant lines and rolling stock, which your's is so watchable and the story of how you came to build the models and buildings is great.
Welcome also to the forum Stephen, looking forward to more from you in the future..
Welcome also to the forum Stephen, looking forward to more from you in the future..
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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Then I doubt you'll enjoy some of my model making sessions in the workshop Rod, when I play my English folk music CDs and occasionally grab my tin whistle and join in. Though you'll probably be pleased to hear that I now no longer strap on my bells and dance to the Morris tunes ....
Rik
Re: Southwold stock
Hi StephenStephen Bazire wrote: βSun Jan 17, 2021 8:39 pm And shall I be that churlish anorak who mentions that there were actually two types of 4-wheel truck with curved ends? One had one plank for the curve but a few had two planks (or one and a half). I guess that was so they could put more in those trucks.
I've now uploaded another zip file containing the higher curved ends to complement the existing 3 plank wagon parts. I've also noticed those wagons had a shorter wheelbase so I'll tweak the solebars for the swb van to make them fit.
BTW I've also added some strapping for the insides of both sorts of three plank wagons. I noticed the internal strapping when researching the taller three plank opens - it isn't shown on the line drawings in any of the Southwold books.
Rik
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Rik, I'd pay good money to see a video clip of that!ge_rik wrote: βMon Jan 18, 2021 9:08 am
Then I doubt you'll enjoy some of my model making sessions in the workshop Rod, when I play my English folk music CDs and occasionally grab my tin whistle and join in. Though you'll probably be pleased to hear that I now no longer strap on my bells and dance to the Morris tunes ....
Rik
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That's a lovely railway Steve, I loved the youtube clip. I quite enjoy folk music but I see what folks mean about the volume. It would be fantastic to see some pic's of the line now and to watch the restoration.
All the best,
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No video, I'm afraid, but how about a photo from the archives .... That's me on the leftSoar Valley Light wrote: βMon Jan 18, 2021 7:17 pm
Rik, I'd pay good money to see a video clip of that!
CFLR Andrew
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..............ge_rik wrote: βMon Jan 18, 2021 9:08 amThen I doubt you'll enjoy some of my model making sessions in the workshop Rod, when I play my English folk music CDs and occasionally grab my tin whistle and join in. Though you'll probably be pleased to hear that I now no longer strap on my bells and dance to the Morris tunes ....
Rik
I bet that's a sight to see Rik...
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
Re: Southwold stock
ge_rik wrote: βMon Jan 18, 2021 7:44 pmNo video, I'm afraid, but how about a photo from the archives ....Soar Valley Light wrote: βMon Jan 18, 2021 7:17 pm
Rik, I'd pay good money to see a video clip of that!
CFLR Andrew
2021-01-18-19-34-39.jpg
That's me on the left
Rik
That's just made my day....
Thanks Rik.
BTW, I like music of all persuasions. From classical to chamber. It's just these old ears can't hear the same has they used to and I get annoyed with myself because the sound I hear now is muffled to the extent, that it can all be the same sound I am hearing......
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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Thanks Rod
Rik
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