Merlins Castle Line

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Re: Merlins Castle Line

Post by Just Julie » Sat Jun 30, 2018 11:36 pm

Hoping now that it keeps dry for another week so that it can be all up and running. Then it will be deciding how to arrange the centre, have a few ideas in mind tho. I can't believe how quickly it is coming together now. :)

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Re: Merlins Castle Line

Post by invicta280 » Sun Jul 01, 2018 10:05 am

Great progress there Julie. You are facing the challenges of a steeply sloping site head on. You may have a brief pause in construction, as the weather forecast is talking of heavy rain and possible thunderstorms heading for Wales and SW England.

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Re: Merlins Castle Line

Post by Peter Butler » Sun Jul 01, 2018 5:57 pm

At last we have had some rain here, just enough to wet the baked ground but welcome nonetheless. I think we were on the edge of a thunderstorm as a momentary power-cut occurred early afternoon.
I know it will not put Julie off her work programme as she is now determined to press on with her railway.
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Re: Merlins Castle Line

Post by Just Julie » Sun Jul 01, 2018 6:57 pm

Just managed to paint the woodwork with preserver before the rain came, lucky it had dried first and the rain wasn't heavy.

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Re: Merlins Castle Line

Post by Soar Valley Light » Sun Jul 01, 2018 7:31 pm

What a beautiful location!

The bones are coming together very nicely. It's not often you see modellers using a chainsaw in the furtherance of their projects! :thumbup:

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Re: Merlins Castle Line

Post by FWLR » Fri Jul 06, 2018 7:34 am

Peter Butler wrote: Sat Jun 30, 2018 10:01 am
We 'seniors' don't need to rush!
So agree Peter…. :lol: :lol:


Julie, the more I see of your brilliant location and that view….the more I love it….

Getting help from “The Legend” Peter Butler is one of the goals in my life, sad isn’t it :lol: :lol:

Seriously, that is going to be some line and one that everyone will be impressed with and with Peter’s help, it will be one to admire and be proud of… :thumbright: :thumbright:

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Re: Merlins Castle Line

Post by Just Julie » Sat Jul 07, 2018 5:24 pm

Shed has now had 1coat of preserver, but not sure now if I prefer the natural look. Too late now tho :roll: It will be a bit of colour in the winter tho.

What a busy day on Friday, luckily enough not for me tho, Peter and another friend kindly came over to help again. Thanks both.
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Re: Merlins Castle Line

Post by Just Julie » Sat Jul 07, 2018 5:27 pm

Some more pics.
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Re: Merlins Castle Line

Post by bazzer42 » Sat Jul 07, 2018 5:30 pm

That is looking good and apart from the battery drills it looks a very peaceful spot to live.

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Re: Merlins Castle Line

Post by Just Julie » Sat Jul 07, 2018 5:40 pm

I am so lucky to be living in this beautiful spot, in this weather it is great. 8) Winter is very different heavy winds and heavy rain. But we stay indoors as much as possible then, or this winter in the shed. :lol:

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Re: Merlins Castle Line

Post by tom_tom_go » Sat Jul 07, 2018 6:37 pm

You have those chaps trained well Julie, I had to build my railway alone!

It looks like it is coming together, looking forward to the finished product.

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Re: Merlins Castle Line

Post by Peter Butler » Sat Jul 07, 2018 9:33 pm

tom_tom_go wrote: Sat Jul 07, 2018 6:37 pm You have those chaps trained well Julie, I had to build my railway alone!
No training involved Tom, just great company and ample supplies of food, drinks and, most important of all, friendship!
The location is a dream world, well off the main roads and set in glorious surroundings with no background noises to disturb the mind.
I think even you Tom would have a different view of Wales if you visited this area!
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Re: Merlins Castle Line

Post by ge_rik » Sun Jul 08, 2018 7:57 am

Idyllic spot...

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Re: Merlins Castle Line

Post by FWLR » Mon Jul 09, 2018 9:02 am

Some serious woodworking skills going on there… :thumbright:

If the structure can take the weight of those guys, who knows what you can run on it. :lol: :lol:

Brilliant I love it. The shed looks ok to me Julie. :thumbright: :thumbright:

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Re: Merlins Castle Line

Post by Just Julie » Fri Jul 13, 2018 9:54 pm

Line is now up and running. locos are Peter,s having the maiden run. Buildings are Cain Howleys purchased from a retired gentleman. The journey has started to the future, thinking cap is now in overdrive :lol:
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Re: Merlins Castle Line

Post by bazzer42 » Fri Jul 13, 2018 9:57 pm

Wow! That's what you call progress :D That looks lovely, the Cain Howley buildings are nice.

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Re: Merlins Castle Line

Post by tom_tom_go » Fri Jul 13, 2018 10:03 pm

Who's lurking under the railway in the first picture? Can't work out if it's a dog or a cat?

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Re: Merlins Castle Line

Post by Peter Butler » Fri Jul 13, 2018 10:08 pm

She is one of a pair of Welsh Terriers, lovely, lively, friendly dogs with loads of energy. Railway installation consisted of fit one length of track, throw the ball... etc...
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Re: Merlins Castle Line

Post by IanC » Fri Jul 13, 2018 10:24 pm

That's a very impressive railway and it's all come together nicely. It will give you many hours of pleasure and repay the effort many times over.

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Re: Merlins Castle Line

Post by FWLR » Sat Jul 14, 2018 7:25 am

Love the buildings Julie and now it’s all systems go for running your own locos. :thumbright:

Maybe an extension is on the horizon…. :thumbright: :thumbright:

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