A Quiet Sunday
- Peter Butler
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Re: A Quiet Sunday
A superb conversion, beautifully finished.
The best things in life are free.... so why am I doing this?
Re: A Quiet Sunday
Great conversion. Thats a traction to be proud of.
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: A Quiet Sunday
Actually that last pic. is quite old as I was running it along the wall of the dam up on the property. It was good because I could walk alongside with it at about chest height, however it was rather muddy clay.
Grant.
Re: A Quiet Sunday
I thought the scenery in that photo looked more like the goldfields than anything around here........
The other one looks like it's from early in the history of the LNR as well.
Graeme
- Soar Valley Light
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Re: A Quiet Sunday
Lovely Grant.
Every time I see there's been a new post on the 'A quiet Sunday' topic I get a little rush of excited anticipation. I've never been disappointed!
Andrew
Every time I see there's been a new post on the 'A quiet Sunday' topic I get a little rush of excited anticipation. I've never been disappointed!
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
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Re: A Quiet Sunday
Just discovered this and thought of your mill Grant, you need some of these guys to add atmosphere. Note the provision of PPE......
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=loajo_hhwXg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=loajo_hhwXg
The best things in life are free.... so why am I doing this?
Re: A Quiet Sunday
Thanks Peter, I enjoyed that.
Quite the opposite end of the scale to the computer controlled, hydraulically powered machinery of a modern mill. The casualness in proximity to the blade, safety thongs, the list is endless, but I guess they get the job done.
Don't know if you looked at one of the follow on videos of the two truck method of bringing a large log to the mill. One driving backwards and the other forwards log between, with some difficulty turning sharply !!
Grant.
Quite the opposite end of the scale to the computer controlled, hydraulically powered machinery of a modern mill. The casualness in proximity to the blade, safety thongs, the list is endless, but I guess they get the job done.
Don't know if you looked at one of the follow on videos of the two truck method of bringing a large log to the mill. One driving backwards and the other forwards log between, with some difficulty turning sharply !!
Grant.
Re: A Quiet Sunday
Skilled guys though...
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
- Old Man Aaron
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Re: A Quiet Sunday
Ah, you beat me to saying that.Soar Valley Light wrote: βTue May 19, 2020 8:53 pm Every time I see there's been a new post on the 'A quiet Sunday' topic I get a little rush of excited anticipation. I've never been disappointed!
A traction engine done that well really adds something special, yet still believable, to a scene.
Regards,
Aaron - Scum Class Works
Aaron - Scum Class Works
Re: A Quiet Sunday
Nice job makes me want to do a paint job to mine really like the black, and the difference the roof makes to the look
Re: A Quiet Sunday
MIDDAY AT GRAY"S MILL
It has been a wet summer, the tractor being the preferred power for bringing logs to the mill. The traction engine has been idle all summer. The mill loco will head off to return empty log bogies to Nayook as a new coup has been granted there for pine logs. With little wind up the valley the mill can be a smoky place. As soon as pressure is up the mill can return to operation after the break. The hungry saws. Another log is winched up for the saw carriage. And the rip bench can continue ripping flitches. Grant.
It has been a wet summer, the tractor being the preferred power for bringing logs to the mill. The traction engine has been idle all summer. The mill loco will head off to return empty log bogies to Nayook as a new coup has been granted there for pine logs. With little wind up the valley the mill can be a smoky place. As soon as pressure is up the mill can return to operation after the break. The hungry saws. Another log is winched up for the saw carriage. And the rip bench can continue ripping flitches. Grant.
Re: A Quiet Sunday
Hi Grant,
This is such a wonderful sawmill, just looks so realistic with all that wood. The modelling is of the highest order and makes you feel as you are there watching the cut up the logs.
A deserved salute is worthy of it.
This is such a wonderful sawmill, just looks so realistic with all that wood. The modelling is of the highest order and makes you feel as you are there watching the cut up the logs.
A deserved salute is worthy of it.
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: A Quiet Sunday
By the way Grant how would this look on your mill. The horse and wood cart...
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: A Quiet Sunday
Stunning!!!
As ever, your modelling is an inspiration to us all...
Rik
As ever, your modelling is an inspiration to us all...
Rik
- Soar Valley Light
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Re: A Quiet Sunday
Hi Grant,
You have a real knack for the subtle. I've said before how much your pictures feel like looking at railway in old photos. (of course, it IS a real railway in it's own right - but you know what I mean). One of the subtleties I noticed in the first photo was the layout and spacing of the sidings. All of a length and in a position exactly suited to their purpose. Pure poetry! Thanks for being a continued inspiration, I for one need all I can get.
All the best.
SVLR Andrew
You have a real knack for the subtle. I've said before how much your pictures feel like looking at railway in old photos. (of course, it IS a real railway in it's own right - but you know what I mean). One of the subtleties I noticed in the first photo was the layout and spacing of the sidings. All of a length and in a position exactly suited to their purpose. Pure poetry! Thanks for being a continued inspiration, I for one need all I can get.
All the best.
SVLR 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!"
Re: A Quiet Sunday
Your modelling is superb Grant. The detail in the mill, including the saws is awesome. Thank you for sharing and providing inspiration to those less gifted than you (i.e. me)
Phil
Sporadic Garden Railer who's inconsistencies know no bounds
My Line - https://gardenrails.org/forum/viewtopic ... 41&t=11077
Sporadic Garden Railer who's inconsistencies know no bounds
My Line - https://gardenrails.org/forum/viewtopic ... 41&t=11077
- Peter Butler
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Re: A Quiet Sunday
Absolutely wonderful. Mechanically convincing and artistically presented.
The best things in life are free.... so why am I doing this?
Re: A Quiet Sunday
It's ten minutes to five on a quiet Wednesday afternoon, and Chas. is eager to get away tonight. He hopes no one is about to turn up for petrol at the last minute.
PS a pic test, new computer.
PPS going to have to get some trees for background next.
Grant.PS a pic test, new computer.
PPS going to have to get some trees for background next.
Re: A Quiet Sunday
Excellent atmosphere. Love all the detail
Rik
Rik
Re: A Quiet Sunday
Well on the basis of this piccy, we can confirm that your new computer is working perfectly.
...and that is a beautiful shot to test it on.
Philip
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