The Charlwood Light Railway (CWLR)

[FWLR]

They are superb Rob. Like the white walls...

[Andrew]

Well, you did say you were looking for new angles!

I really like some of those low level shots, particularly the one of the timber wagon and green carriage...

Cheers,

Andrew.

[RobRossington]

Thanks Guys!

As part of an ongoing drive to improve safety and standards, the CLR S&T department have today installed a home signal at Charlwood station. Similar installations will follow at Top-End.

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[FWLR]

Was that a scratch build Rob...

[Andrew]

Was that a scratch build Rob...

It's nice, isn't it? Looks like it probably works too?

[RobRossington]

Was that a scratch build Rob...

It is, but not by me. There’s a guy who sells them from time to time on eBay.

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Was that a scratch build Rob...

It's nice, isn't it? Looks like it probably works too?
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It does indeed! I just need to get a battery box for it.

[RobRossington]

A Scottish headboard for a Scottish themed loco;







The Mull and West Highland was a railway that I was very fond of, so much so it was the first railway I ever volunteered on. Last time I was there I bought this badge to use as a headboard, it’s nice to remember such a special place from time to time. I paid a visit to the site of Craignure station last year. What is left (or rather, what isn’t!) is absolutely heartbreaking.

Anyway, a couple of images from the last few days;







No.4 even came out for a while. I’ve finally ordered a battery and the RC kit for it, so hopefully it’ll be up and running in the next couple of days. In the meantime I’m working on finishing touches. The cab interior has been painted (and will be detailed) and a real coal load has been added to the bunker.







And to finish off, a spot of chain shunting!

[Andrew]

Great pictures - and some ambitious operations by the looks.

I like that the Torosay Castle Express appears to be a goods train - there can't have been many named goods trains? I can think of The Condor, the Night Mail (I guess technically passenger) and The Flying Kipper!

Andrew.

[LNR]

I like the idea of chain shunting, been thinking I might have to use that with my timber mill.
Grant.

[FWLR]

Great pictures Rob. They take my breath away with those low level shots, they are truly amazing.

[ge_rik]

A great set of pictures Rob. Looks like some interesting running in evidence.

Rik

[Soar Valley Light]

Lovely Pics Rob. I love to see a railway being operated - as opposed to one where trains are just being run.

All the best,

Andrew

[RobRossington]

Thanks Guys, you do flatter me!

Not much to report over the last few days, although today I spent a few hours installing the batteries and RC gear into No.4 so that it can finally enter service.

The speed controller and receiver arrived a few days ago and were set up temporarily to make sure everything worked. For this I used the Li-Po from my Baguley diesel.

Today I completed the proper installation. The good news is that it works. The bad news is that I can’t get the battery to charge. I’m using the same battery charger as LOTI, and I’ve wired it the same way. The only thing I can think of is that the switch I’ve used to switch in the charging circuit is dodgy, so I’ve orders a couple more (I need one for my 009 layout too).

After a few hours of heads scratching (I hate electrics with a passion) I decided to finish the cab interior so I could at least put the bodywork back together.





Detailing parts are from GRS.

The Futaba receiver is on the cab back, in the bunker essentially, and the viper marine 10 speed controller is in the firebox. Batteries are from Strikalite and are in the tanks.

[FWLR]

Looks great Rob.

I also hate electrics with a passion also...

[RobRossington]

Looks great Rob.

I also hate electrics with a passion also...

Thanks Rod. I’m glad it isn’t just me! I was saying to my Dad last night that I love building layouts, but I hate woodwork and electrics! Electrics more so! With my new 009 layout I’ve now finished to woodwork and track work, and am now onto the electrics.....

Anyway, No.4’s charging issue has gotten me completely flummoxed, so I’ve started a new thread in the electric loco section of the forum...

[RobRossington]

The guard of this afternoons goods train noticed something unusual when crossing the midday down passenger this afternoon....

The long awaited return to service of No.4 ‘Old Man of Storr’;



The first couple of trains were double headed with No.3 just to see how it got on. It’s a little rough but does seem to be improving as time goes on;

[LNR]

Some nice pictures once again, you like your Baldwin's. Glad you got No. 4 sorted out.
Grant.

[FWLR]

Great photo's again Rob.

Love the Black and White photo a lot, very atmospheric..

[ge_rik]

Really like that first shot looking down the train. You did well to get the focus and depth of field right. I find AF settings on my camera tends to focus on precisely the wrong thing.

Rik

[philipy]

Yes, I agree that the first shot has a certain 'something' that I really like.