Time to build a railway...but where?
Re: Time to build a railway...but where?
Another brilliant build, Peter. As well as bringing everything together, I think it's remarkable that a coat of primer transforms plasticard into heavyweight riveted steel castings.
Thanks for the info about the canvas. I want to tarp a couple of open wagons so will give it a try.
Rik
Thanks for the info about the canvas. I want to tarp a couple of open wagons so will give it a try.
Rik
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Re: Time to build a railway...but where?
My collection of military rail-mounted guns is well supported already and the neighbouring villages are getting quite concerned about our intentions!
I have a scratch-built German rail-gun.....
A rail-mounted naval gun (die-cast on scratch-built chassis)..... And a field gun (die-cast on a scratch-built armoured ammunitions van)...... Thank you for the suggestion but apart from being well represented, die-cast guns in this scale are not easy to find and can be quite pricey!
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Re: Time to build a railway...but where?
No probs.Peter Butler wrote: ↑Tue Dec 04, 2018 12:07 pm
Thank you for the suggestion but apart from being well represented, die-cast guns in this scale are not easy to find and can be quite pricey!
How about coils of barbed wire then?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/5-meters-BAR ... SwyQtVktPC
I came across this site recently and they have some fascinating stuff at reasonable prices, including mould sfor making your own rivets heads, bolt heads, etc. ( I haven't actually used them yet)
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Re: Time to build a railway...but where?
On the WDLR the heavier caliber field guns would have been transported on their own special wagons where you could remove a bogie and then end load. Shells for Howitzers and other heavy field guns is more likely than the gun itself. I am thinking that 'heavy stores' of all varieties would have ended up in the well wagons, but 6 and 9 pounders are unlikely - as they would have been a beggar to load. It would have been easier to wrestle them on and off a D wagon.philipy wrote: ↑Tue Dec 04, 2018 6:04 am Peter, I don't know whast sort of loads these would ahve carried, other than as you say, packing crates. However I wonder if you could put something appropriately warlike, such as a field gun ( not a massive great howitzer!) which could also have been preserved by the local reenactment group?
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Traffic Pattern? What pattern? Spuds out; grain in, but cattle, sheep and passengers are a lot less predictable.
Re: Time to build a railway...but where?
That barbed wire idea of Phillip's is very good Peter. You could make the (can't think of the name) sorry mate, with the cross handles quite easily I think, being the master you are...
Love the German scratch built gun too....Brilliant.
Love the German scratch built gun too....Brilliant.
ROD
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A wagonload of ploughshares might put their minds at rest... And WDLR did end up on agricultural work after the war didn't it, lugging potatoes around in Lincs?Peter Butler wrote: ↑Tue Dec 04, 2018 12:07 pm
My collection of military rail-mounted guns is well supported already and the neighbouring villages are getting quite concerned about our intentions!
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Many thanks for your suggestions, it is always interesting to hear other opinions and personal preferences. I like the ideas of both Philip and Andrew and it shows how people view the same issue differently.
My thoughts are that the farming equipment might not be easily recognised in context with the rest of my train, which still represents vehicles specifically designed for conflict. As for the barbed wire, that looks wonderful and no doubt suitable in a war-time diorama, however, as a responsible employer, I have doubts as to its use as a load in preserved wagons which would require a certain amount of maintenance by my staff and volunteers.... H and S you know!!!
Having weighed up the possibilities I have reverted to the original boring packing crate, simply because it would be a cheap and safe option for any heritage railway to use as 'dressing' for the vehicle..... Thank you for your feedback.
My thoughts are that the farming equipment might not be easily recognised in context with the rest of my train, which still represents vehicles specifically designed for conflict. As for the barbed wire, that looks wonderful and no doubt suitable in a war-time diorama, however, as a responsible employer, I have doubts as to its use as a load in preserved wagons which would require a certain amount of maintenance by my staff and volunteers.... H and S you know!!!
Having weighed up the possibilities I have reverted to the original boring packing crate, simply because it would be a cheap and safe option for any heritage railway to use as 'dressing' for the vehicle..... Thank you for your feedback.
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Re: Time to build a railway...but where?
I'm sure you've already seen this, Peter, but just in case - Swift Sixteen do a nicely moulded shell load for sick squid.
https://www.swiftsixteen.co.uk/Detailing/Shell-Load
Rik
https://www.swiftsixteen.co.uk/Detailing/Shell-Load
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Thanks Rik, I have seen these used in a 'D' wagon belonging to a friend and they do look very good. Possibly the same applies to them, as I said before, in that they are perfect for a diorama or wartime layout, whether they would be used in a heritage railway setting I don't know? Perhaps I'm being too picky?
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Re: Time to build a railway...but where?
Tinker's Park:
Doesn't look quite as businesslike or aggressive as the Swift Sixteen load.
Doesn't look quite as businesslike or aggressive as the Swift Sixteen load.
Re: Time to build a railway...but where?
I don't think you are Peter, but you can always swap and change things when ever you want, to want ever you want, how ever you want....
It's all want, want, want.....
It's all want, want, want.....
ROD
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The wagon is now finished, painted, detailed and load permanently attached.....
Moving on to the next project already......
The crate has WD markings and 'this way up' arrows on its side and is tied down in neat and tidy regimental style.....Moving on to the next project already......
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Re: Time to build a railway...but where?
Brilliant!
Rik
Rik
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Same as Rik, Peter...Brilliant.
ROD
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https://www.youtube.com/@fairywoodlightrailway
Life is so easy when I run my trains.
https://gardenrails.org/forum/viewtopic ... 41&t=11364
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As I said previously, I have already started another project. I have been searching for a basic loco to bash into something which my friend can use to pull his new coaches. He isn't able to do it himself so asked me.
On Saturday morning my e-bay purchase arrived just as we were leaving the house so I didn't see what I had bought until late that evening. It was a pleasant surprise...... Soon I had worked out how to make it look more to 16mm scale, so on Sunday morning a trip to the workshop removed most of the 'not wanted on journey' material.... ...which left me with this.... The new cab is much larger than the original and is built around a battery pack as the loco will be RC using a Deltang controller. It's quite a chunky loco so will look OK hauling couple of coaches.
On Saturday morning my e-bay purchase arrived just as we were leaving the house so I didn't see what I had bought until late that evening. It was a pleasant surprise...... Soon I had worked out how to make it look more to 16mm scale, so on Sunday morning a trip to the workshop removed most of the 'not wanted on journey' material.... ...which left me with this.... The new cab is much larger than the original and is built around a battery pack as the loco will be RC using a Deltang controller. It's quite a chunky loco so will look OK hauling couple of coaches.
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That looks like it will have an appealing presence on a track.
Grant.
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This will be an interesting one to watch. I have a soft spot for diesel 'critters.
Peter in Va.
Peter in Va.
Traffic Pattern? What pattern? Spuds out; grain in, but cattle, sheep and passengers are a lot less predictable.
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If Peter works at his usual speed, and it looks as though he is, it wil definitely be a case of 'don't blink or you'll miss it'!
Philip
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I thought I recognised that loco...So it was you who beat me to it mate.....
ROD
Life is so easy when I run my trains.
https://gardenrails.org/forum/viewtopic ... 41&t=11364
https://www.youtube.com/@fairywoodlightrailway
Life is so easy when I run my trains.
https://gardenrails.org/forum/viewtopic ... 41&t=11364
https://www.youtube.com/@fairywoodlightrailway
Re: Time to build a railway...but where?
Excellent! I do like those Faller locos - I've got one in my bits'n'bobs box which I might do something with at some point. At one point I had it wired up with some cheap RC from a toy car as I recall - I think it ended up dying in a fug of frying electricals smoke! Yours is looking great, I really like the new cab and running plate, looking forward to seeing how it turns out.
Cheers,
Andrew.
Cheers,
Andrew.
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