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C’mon, c’mon! I want to see the green bits...
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I'm getting there... the stone and slate are all done, just the window frames to go (in a slightly "offer" shade of white), then it'll be the green bits.
The interior's coming on too- the lever frame and stove are painted, and I've nearly completed some other bits of furniture. Still need to make the instrument shelf (to go above the levers) and a clock...
Cheers,
Andrew.
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Afternoon all - it's a lovely day here in the UK...
The signal box is getting there, with the second of two coats of green paint having gone on this morning - it looks like it will take four though...
In the meantime, here's a preview in the form of the little shed. I finished painting, weathering and varnishing it this morning, and could think of only one sensible way of delivering it - by train, of course...
Here's the cheerful little ensemble awaiting the off at Trefechan, confusingly consisting of two vehicles both numbered "4":
In an attempt at culling my stock and making some money, the well wagon actually ended up on the second-hand stall at Exeter. It's lucky that it didn't sell, because the hut wouldn't have made it through the tunnel on an ordinary flat wagon:
Climbing the bank:
And arriving at Penlan, where the station building has come out of winter storage:
In position at the end of the platform, where a little work with some Postcrete is required to bed it in properly:
And a ground level shot of the whole site (inspired by Rob R's recent pics), with shunting in progress to reform the train for the return journey...
Pictures of the signal box soon!
Enjoy the sunshine,
Andrew.
The signal box is getting there, with the second of two coats of green paint having gone on this morning - it looks like it will take four though...
In the meantime, here's a preview in the form of the little shed. I finished painting, weathering and varnishing it this morning, and could think of only one sensible way of delivering it - by train, of course...
Here's the cheerful little ensemble awaiting the off at Trefechan, confusingly consisting of two vehicles both numbered "4":
In an attempt at culling my stock and making some money, the well wagon actually ended up on the second-hand stall at Exeter. It's lucky that it didn't sell, because the hut wouldn't have made it through the tunnel on an ordinary flat wagon:
Climbing the bank:
And arriving at Penlan, where the station building has come out of winter storage:
In position at the end of the platform, where a little work with some Postcrete is required to bed it in properly:
And a ground level shot of the whole site (inspired by Rob R's recent pics), with shunting in progress to reform the train for the return journey...
Pictures of the signal box soon!
Enjoy the sunshine,
Andrew.
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That wood store is beautifully modelled Andrew, could almost believe it's real!!
Seriously though, sone very nice shots and nice modelling.
Seriously though, sone very nice shots and nice modelling.
Philip
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The well wagon looks great. It is nice when a railway has a function to perform.
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Ah! that lovely station building again with the inside framing in the waiting room, and I do like your delivery method for the shed. The last shot at ground level does it for me.
Glad you were able to enjoy the sunshine.
Grant.
Glad you were able to enjoy the sunshine.
Grant.
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Great photos Andrew. Like the photo of the tunnel, it was a good job the well wagon didn't sell, it would have been one heck of a job carrying it over the tunnel..
ROD
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Hello!
An afternoon in the garden saw some work done to bed the tunnel into its surroundings and prepare the site for the signalbox.
Three slate tiles were cemented in to create a sort of rock face/retaining wall in front of the line on the upper level, a base created for the 'box, and the beginnings of some planting added with a few alpines. Some slate chippings were sprinkled about to finish things off for now - I tend to use those early on to tidy the lineside up until nature takes over.
There's still more to do, but here's how it looks for now:
The yellow gauging van came into its own again to help position the tunnel, which is quite a tight fit in places.
Might run a train tomorrow, I think...
Cheers,
Andrew.
An afternoon in the garden saw some work done to bed the tunnel into its surroundings and prepare the site for the signalbox.
Three slate tiles were cemented in to create a sort of rock face/retaining wall in front of the line on the upper level, a base created for the 'box, and the beginnings of some planting added with a few alpines. Some slate chippings were sprinkled about to finish things off for now - I tend to use those early on to tidy the lineside up until nature takes over.
There's still more to do, but here's how it looks for now:
The yellow gauging van came into its own again to help position the tunnel, which is quite a tight fit in places.
Might run a train tomorrow, I think...
Cheers,
Andrew.
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Give the Russell a run if you can, be good to see it running again.
A very rustic scene you have created Andrew...
A very rustic scene you have created Andrew...
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What a transformation, all of your efforts have paid off and the effect is so satisfying, great work.
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The tunnel mouth definitely looks settled in now Andrew.
Grant.
Grant.
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All your hard work has paid off, it's looks fantastic Andrew.
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
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Good evening!
Today I got a couple of coats of varnish on the signalbox, which completes the exterior, with the exception of glazing:
Time to complete the interior now, but I couldn't resist a couple of photos first!
Cheers,
Andrew.
Today I got a couple of coats of varnish on the signalbox, which completes the exterior, with the exception of glazing:
Time to complete the interior now, but I couldn't resist a couple of photos first!
Cheers,
Andrew.
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Hi Andrew,
You're making some good progress. The box looks very well in it's location.
Keep up the good work,
Andrew
You're making some good progress. The box looks very well in it's location.
Keep up the good work,
Andrew
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Waited until you painted it Andrew before making a comment...
Wow what a fantastic job you have done mate, the time and patience you must have taken to paint the individual tiles was well worth it. You have got the colours of the tiles just right in my opinion, for what it's worth. Looking forward to seeing the interior when it's done.
Wow what a fantastic job you have done mate, the time and patience you must have taken to paint the individual tiles was well worth it. You have got the colours of the tiles just right in my opinion, for what it's worth. Looking forward to seeing the interior when it's done.
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
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Very impressive, it does inspire to start building, just need to find the time.
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Nearly there now... The 'box is glazed, and most of the interior detailing bits and bobs are ready to go in:
Just a few last details to complete, but I think I'll leave The Inspector to discover those next week...
Cheers,
Andrew.
Just a few last details to complete, but I think I'll leave The Inspector to discover those next week...
Cheers,
Andrew.
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Great looking details, Andrew.
For a moment, I thought the blackboard on the left was a tablet computer
Rik
For a moment, I thought the blackboard on the left was a tablet computer
Rik
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