Vale of Ddualt light railway
Time for a update! although i still haven't got round to completing the spiral as i am still debating different options for the track plan of the station at the bottom I have progressed with other areas of the line and apart from a few gaps here and there all the track bed is now complete . The main progression is the construction of the "long drag" section of my line along the left Fence, I have used the wood "stretcher" technique by using two wooden battens (supported by the posts) spaced apart supporting the planks on top; I just need more track to complete that section. Also I have acquired a large amount of slate which is ideal for starting to make things look a bit more "Welsh" and to build embankments and cuttings with. Finally the swing bridge is now connected up to the drop in corner section built a while ago and a well positioned swing bridge "buffer" means the track lines up correctly so after purchasing more track i will soon be bale to run a train around the whole large loop which practically loops round the whole of the garden.
Steam is highly under rated
- Soar Valley Light
- Driver
- Posts: 1451
- Joined: Sun Dec 08, 2013 5:18 pm
- Location: North West Leicestershire
Well the spiral is now finished (as far as the trackbed is concerned) and the first open day has been and gone with generally all going well. My next project will be to continue adding scenery on the other sections of the railway. I decided to stick with just a passing loop at the bottom of the spiral which will mean i can run bi directionally by using the other passing loop on the raised section; there is also the possibility of adding a siding at the bottom of the spiral towards the buddlea as after an open day the need for more stock storage space was highlighted.
Steam is highly under rated
- Soar Valley Light
- Driver
- Posts: 1451
- Joined: Sun Dec 08, 2013 5:18 pm
- Location: North West Leicestershire
Hi Joe,
Grant and Jim are right, the way your line has come together is remarkable. You're making a cracking job of it. Looking back at some of the early shots it's hard to believe it's the same line now it's becoming established in it's surroundings. From your comments you are clearly enjoying operating it and developing it further. Keep us posted.
Andrew
Grant and Jim are right, the way your line has come together is remarkable. You're making a cracking job of it. Looking back at some of the early shots it's hard to believe it's the same line now it's becoming established in it's surroundings. From your comments you are clearly enjoying operating it and developing it further. Keep us posted.
Andrew
"Smith! Why do you only come to work four days a week?
"'cause I can't manage on three gaffer!"
"'cause I can't manage on three gaffer!"
Thanks for all the continued support all, its been a long journey but ive got to the stage now where i no longer have to rush what i am doing as trains are able to run the full circuit. I already have plans to continue with the scenery with some quite ambitious projects and being inspired by other lines I intend to add a little slate quarry behind the spiral. Heres some more photos Jim but on a my second open day.
Steam is highly under rated
As mentioned earlier work has begun on a slate quarry area behind the spiral although due to the small scale of the site perhaps more of a waste slate dump site. Anyway ive experimented with building a foam board hut which i have covered in exterior polyfiller and added slate chippings. For the roof i have applied ex polly but drawed in tile shapes which dont look to bad at all. The bank surrounding the hut is mostly made up of spare builders sand which chippings are added on top of; i intend to lay track where the bricks are laid when finances allow
Steam is highly under rated
- Soar Valley Light
- Driver
- Posts: 1451
- Joined: Sun Dec 08, 2013 5:18 pm
- Location: North West Leicestershire
- Soar Valley Light
- Driver
- Posts: 1451
- Joined: Sun Dec 08, 2013 5:18 pm
- Location: North West Leicestershire
Looking good Joe. The landscape is really starting to establish itself, it's going to look better and better with each passing month this year. I love the shot.
Keep us updated as Spring takes hold.
Andrew
Keep us updated as Spring takes hold.
Andrew
"Smith! Why do you only come to work four days a week?
"'cause I can't manage on three gaffer!"
"'cause I can't manage on three gaffer!"
- Peter Butler
- Driver
- Posts: 5253
- Joined: Sun Sep 09, 2012 10:33 pm
- Location: West Wales
- tom_tom_go
- Driver
- Posts: 4824
- Joined: Wed Feb 23, 2011 3:08 am
- Location: Kent, UK
- Contact:
Who is online
Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 3 guests