A swimming pool on a train?
Re: A swimming pool on a train?
So do I. Your persistence is paying off Greg.
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Re: A swimming pool on a train?
A little more progress as time permits.
The 'cabins' at either end are taking shape, as well as the walkway between the 2 ends.
The work remaining is the safety fence along the walkway and some sun lounges and swimmers in the water.
I have decided it will be called 'the Oasis pool" with decal signs on the perspex on either side, something like this....
The 'cabins' at either end are taking shape, as well as the walkway between the 2 ends.
The work remaining is the safety fence along the walkway and some sun lounges and swimmers in the water.
I have decided it will be called 'the Oasis pool" with decal signs on the perspex on either side, something like this....
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Looking great!
Somehow, I can't see there will be a need for something similar on the Peckforton Light Railway
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Somehow, I can't see there will be a need for something similar on the Peckforton Light Railway
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Fantastic Greg. I love the new design, it's just so in keeping with the Aussie way of life I guess.
The decals look superb too.
The decals look superb too.
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Re: A swimming pool on a train?
Or maybe a sauna?
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The Oasis pool went for a dry run today, just make sure it runs.
No water in the pools. Decals finished, but no swimmers for the pools yet.
No water in the pools. Decals finished, but no swimmers for the pools yet.
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Looking great Greg, why did no-one think of it before?
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That's looking very smart, Greg. I can't understand why a full scale equivalent wasn't developed on transcontinental routes in Aus. or the USA.
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After many delays in the workshops, the Oasis Pool has finally gone into service.
The figures are el cheapo chinese - I meant to order unpainted ones but some got painted ones. My dremel tool stripped the clothes off and I painted with some flesh coloured paint. Then added the swimming costumes - it's 1950, so no bikinis!
I'd still like to add a couple of canvas deck chairs in the centre portion. And maybe a small palm tree?
The figures are el cheapo chinese - I meant to order unpainted ones but some got painted ones. My dremel tool stripped the clothes off and I painted with some flesh coloured paint. Then added the swimming costumes - it's 1950, so no bikinis!
I'd still like to add a couple of canvas deck chairs in the centre portion. And maybe a small palm tree?
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Its been a long time coming but well worth the wait Greg! Thanks.
PS. Deckchairs certainly, not too sure about the palms though.
PS. Deckchairs certainly, not too sure about the palms though.
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When you look at it, it's one of those, "Well, why not?" vehicles - particularly on long distance train services in Oz or the US. Not sure it would catch on on the Caledonian Sleeper though.......
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That is brilliant Greg looks great.
For the deck chairs how about ones with shades attached that can be pulled forward to cover the seat or folded back for sunbathing.
Something like this https://deckchairs.co.uk/products/chair ... hair/PCNW/
Removes the need for the palm tree shade or is the palm just for aesthetics to fit the oasis theme?
For the deck chairs how about ones with shades attached that can be pulled forward to cover the seat or folded back for sunbathing.
Something like this https://deckchairs.co.uk/products/chair ... hair/PCNW/
Removes the need for the palm tree shade or is the palm just for aesthetics to fit the oasis theme?
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Re: A swimming pool on a train?
Thanks for the idea of the shaded deck chair. They do look the part.GAP wrote: βFri Apr 02, 2021 9:52 pm That is brilliant Greg looks great.
For the deck chairs how about ones with shades attached that can be pulled forward to cover the seat or folded back for sunbathing.
Something like this https://deckchairs.co.uk/products/chair ... hair/PCNW/
Removes the need for the palm tree shade or is the palm just for aesthetics to fit the oasis theme?
The palm idea was more a dream than anything.
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Re: A swimming pool on a train?
Nice pool Greg! Sensibly marshalled well away from the loco I notice, to protect sun worshippers from stray sparks... Go for it with the palm trees I reckon...
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you have my approval
It's already pretty goofy so I say palm trees
Edit: Oh I suppose I'm 2 years late.
It's already pretty goofy so I say palm trees
Edit: Oh I suppose I'm 2 years late.
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