The Cockatoo Creek Tramway

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Re: The Cockatoo Creek Tramway

Post by Mitch stack » Sat Oct 27, 2018 8:23 am

Hello Rod., Thanks for the Tip i will try with some photos i wanted to put up.

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Post by Mitch stack » Sat Oct 27, 2018 8:30 am

Hello Folks here are the Images,
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Sorry about the wait also these are the first images i have posted of the railway running on the forum using my camera.


Hope you enjoy!

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Post by FWLR » Sat Oct 27, 2018 10:08 am

Well done Mitch, :thumbright: :thumbright: But they are slightly small. Can you try changing the setting to 1,366px and see how the look and more importantly, if they will load….If not you can always go back to 800px.

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Post by FWLR » Sat Oct 27, 2018 10:10 am

By the way, I love your trestle bridge….. :thumbright: :thumbright: :thumbright:

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Re: The Cockatoo Creek Tramway

Post by Mitch stack » Sat Nov 03, 2018 6:33 am

Hello Folks., Here is my Latest Youtube Video on the Tramway, Hope this makes what ive been saying Clear to you guys.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gto5tJN3ZEU

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Post by FWLR » Sat Nov 03, 2018 7:41 am

A very interesting line Mitch. Love the trestle bridge. The track on the side opposite the yard does look a bit to close to the edge though for me. But if your happy with it, so am I.

You have loads of scope for expansion too. Great stuff. :thumbright: :thumbright:

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Re: The Cockatoo Creek Tramway

Post by ge_rik » Sat Nov 03, 2018 8:26 am

Looks good, Mitch. Be good to see it with some trains running.

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Post by tom_tom_go » Sat Nov 03, 2018 10:13 am

A video tour of a line with commentary is not something you see often on YouTube so it made a nice change to watch and listen.

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Post by Dwayne » Sat Nov 03, 2018 2:29 pm

Looks to be the makings of a cool little railway. Looking forward to future updates. :thumbright:

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Re: The Cockatoo Creek Tramway

Post by Mitch stack » Sat Nov 03, 2018 9:58 pm

Hello Folks Thanks for Your lovely comments Much appreciated!,
tom_tom_go wrote: Sat Nov 03, 2018 10:13 am A video tour of a line with commentary is not something you see often on YouTube so it made a nice change to watch and listen.
Dwayne wrote: Sat Nov 03, 2018 2:29 pm Looks to be the makings of a cool little railway. Looking forward to future updates. :thumbright:
ge_rik wrote: Sat Nov 03, 2018 8:26 am Looks good, Mitch. Be good to see it with some trains running.

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The next update video there will be steam running!

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Re: The Cockatoo Creek Tramway

Post by Mitch stack » Fri Dec 14, 2018 1:59 am

Gday Folks., I am Pleased to announce That after 12 months in the construction stage the Cockatoo Creek Tramway is Ready for Opening! Tomorrow (15th December ) is the Opening day where we are running a Fair Few Live steam Locos ,
I have been Getting the horticulture in the Railway and Finishing off the loco shed too and making a cutting with Bluestone walls. Having some Issues with Photos again so I’ll try to post some soon.

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Post by FWLR » Fri Dec 14, 2018 8:14 am

Brilliant news Mitch. :thumbright: :thumbright:

Take your time with uploading your photos Mitch and try not to get frustrated with it. It will come to you easy after you have done a it a few times...

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Re: The Cockatoo Creek Tramway

Post by Mitch stack » Wed Jan 02, 2019 11:20 am

Gday Folks a Lot has Happened in the Time that i last posted in here, #1 The Cockatoo Creek Tramway has Officially opened ! the Opening Day run was a success to all! #2 I have another loco Now ! a 1995 Bachmann Lyn that my good mate David has given to me ! #3 The CCT is Extending around the back of the Water tank and Joining onto a set of curved points outside the bridge. #4 Robin will be Ordered as a Manually controlled loco before I go on my big Overseas trip On September the 6th.
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An Accucraft Edrig Runs past the CCT loco sheds Whilst Cool trains Billy "George" and Fine line models Alfie wait on shed.
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Goblin with the Opening Banner.
Hope you enjoy the long awaited photos thanks to Topic Blunder (jake) for helping me with the photos.


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Re: The Cockatoo Creek Tramway

Post by philipy » Wed Jan 02, 2019 12:24 pm

Well done Mitch.
I love the shed picture but the 'breaking the banner' is a photo to print out, frame and and hang on the wall! :thumbright: :thumbright:
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Post by Peter Butler » Wed Jan 02, 2019 12:58 pm

Congratulations Mitch, a landmark for your railway. There is something very satisfying about the grand opening ceremony to show how your line has developed.
Mine was in August 2013, quite a while ago now, but still well remembered.......
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Re: The Cockatoo Creek Tramway

Post by Mitch stack » Thu Jan 03, 2019 3:36 am

philipy wrote: Wed Jan 02, 2019 12:24 pm Well done Mitch.
I love the shed picture but the 'breaking the banner' is a photo to print out, frame and and hang on the wall! :thumbright: :thumbright:
Peter Butler wrote: Wed Jan 02, 2019 12:58 pm Congratulations Mitch, a landmark for your railway. There is something very satisfying about the grand opening ceremony to show how your line has developed.
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Thanks for your Kind word folks! Was a good day/night had by all attending , We had 9 locos in steam too which made it even better. Mitch
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Post by tom_tom_go » Thu Jan 03, 2019 7:24 am

I like that engine shed did you make it?

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Post by Mitch stack » Thu Jan 03, 2019 9:52 am

tom_tom_go wrote: Thu Jan 03, 2019 7:24 am I like that engine shed did you make it?

Hello Tom Me and my Dad made the Framework for it and my friend Finished it off for me .

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Post by FWLR » Thu Jan 03, 2019 11:13 am

Mitch, well done on getting those photos up mate. I love the Banner one. Billy "George" and Alfie are fine looking locos also.

Hope to see more photos of your brilliant work mate. :thumbright:

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Re: The Cockatoo Creek Tramway

Post by Andrew » Thu Jan 03, 2019 12:28 pm

Congratulations! It certainly looks like all your hard work has been worth the effort...

All the best,

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