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Re: The Cockatoo Creek Tramway

Post by Mitch stack » Sat Jul 28, 2018 11:08 pm

tom_tom_go wrote: Sat Jul 28, 2018 12:03 pm Mitch what device are you using to take photos as you have some great stuff to show but the quality of the pictures is not showing this off unfortunately.
Hi Tom., i am using my phone because my cameras photos are too big of a file to upload to the forum.
ge_rik wrote: Sat Jul 28, 2018 12:45 pm Really like those two bridges ..... :)

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Hi Rik thanks for the complement. sadly these bridges aren"t mine these belong to a good friend of mine who designs locos for accucraft.


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Post by tom_tom_go » Sun Jul 29, 2018 7:53 am

You can use your camera you just need to resize the photos.

What phone is it as you might have the image quality on a low setting.

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Post by Mitch stack » Sun Jul 29, 2018 8:28 am

Hi tom., i use a Iphone 6 plus for my photos on the forum.
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Post by tom_tom_go » Sun Jul 29, 2018 8:57 am

That phone is capable of better image quality, you can then resize the images using an app like Snapseed.

Go into the settings of the camera and increase the megapixels to the maximum value.

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Post by FWLR » Mon Jul 30, 2018 8:06 pm

If you take your photos with the Snapped app, you can upload it to your own Pc or laptop or tablets photo gallery, then it’s just a case of uploading to the forum. It’s a brilliant app, I use it all the time when I use my iPhone 6 and iPad. No problems though with my Bridge camera. :thumbright: :thumbright:

Great looking line by the way. :thumbright: :thumbright:

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Post by Mitch stack » Wed Aug 01, 2018 8:36 am

FWLR wrote: Mon Jul 30, 2018 8:06 pm If you take your photos with the Snapped app, you can upload it to your own Pc or laptop or tablets photo gallery, then it’s just a case of uploading to the forum. It’s a brilliant app, I use it all the time when I use my iPhone 6 and iPad. No problems though with my Bridge camera. :thumbright: :thumbright:

Great looking line by the way. :thumbright: :thumbright:
Hi rod thanks for the compliment. That is my friends line which Goblin made 2 and a half laps around on one lot of water and fuel!
I have Been experimenting with Snapseed and I’m starting to get the hang of it .

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Post by FWLR » Thu Aug 02, 2018 10:03 am

Now thats impressive Mitch….. :thumbright: :thumbright: :thumbright:

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Post by Mitch stack » Wed Sep 12, 2018 9:05 am

Hi folks.,
The first buildings have arrived! The station building and platform and the Water tank and Coal stage.
Here are some photos with "Goblin" sitting with them.
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Post by Andrew » Wed Sep 12, 2018 9:10 am

That's starting to look really good - I like the buildings very much, any chance of some close-ups some time?

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Post by Mitch stack » Wed Sep 12, 2018 9:13 am

Hi Andrew i will post some close ups very soon.
Thanks for the Compliment! very much appreciated.
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Post by Mitch stack » Wed Sep 12, 2018 9:53 am

Hi Andrew., Here are some close ups as promised.
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Post by Mitch stack » Sun Sep 30, 2018 8:29 am

Hi folks., A lot has happened since I last spoke, The Bridges position was a bit off in the plan that cool train and I did and the end of the yard was realigned to support the new alignment of the bridge
Will try to get some decent photos as soon as I can.

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Post by FWLR » Sun Sep 30, 2018 10:19 am

Looks great to me Mitch.

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Post by Mitch stack » Mon Oct 01, 2018 8:40 am

Thanks Rod,Glad to see you are feeling better.my friend and i will be laying the track soon!


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Post by Andrew » Mon Oct 01, 2018 1:34 pm

Thanks for the building pics - they look great. Looking forward to seeing more progress on your line.

All the best,

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Re: The Cockatoo Creek Tramway

Post by Mitch stack » Tue Oct 02, 2018 9:18 am

Hi folks after 9-10 months in the planning and construction the CCT is up and running in its full length!

Me and my friend Ray laid the Raised section the steam up bay siding and the curve from the points to the end of the station board today .
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Post by FWLR » Tue Oct 02, 2018 9:27 am

Very nice Mitch. :thumbright:

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Post by Mitch stack » Tue Oct 02, 2018 9:36 am

Thanks Rod., only need to make an embankment for the section from the shed to the station and then do some testing with friends locos then ballasting and placing the loco shed into place then it will be finished!

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Post by Peter Butler » Tue Oct 02, 2018 10:20 am

Hi Mitch, looking good and nice to know you have someone to help too. Don't say it will be finished.... don't even think it. Garden railways should always have the opportunity to add just a little bit more and as you progress new ideas will emerge. Keep us posted on developments.
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Post by Mitch stack » Tue Oct 02, 2018 10:24 am

Hello Peter haha that is true! Me and my friend worked hard today laying track.

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