Stage 2 has begun it involves bringing the 2 tracks around a series of curves to run across the yard into the "town area.
As there are no fence posts to attach to I have had to cut my own and concrete them in, they are made of galvanized "C" purlin (used to build sheds etc).
I have also used a piece of lattice screening that was on my back deck before it was renovated, it provides a finished edge to the railway when it is viewed from the house. As my wife likes Coleus plants and the lattice provides a shady spot that is what will be planted there thus giving area the name of 'Coleus Corner'.
Pictures of progress so far.
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Access to inside the loop will be via a lift up bridge hinged at one end.
In the centre of the layout design of a garden area has begun.
SWMBO wanted a firepit but we could not decide where to put one then I had a flash of brilliance and suggested we put it inside the railway that way we could sit by the fire in winter and watch a train or 2 trundle around.
Now this project has snowballed to me laying "Cracker Dust" (made of crushed rock which when mixed with cement acts like concrete) paths following the track and planting out and mulching the area so I do not have to mow grass inside the loop.
Picture shows the firepit in place, there will be another circle constructed and filled with "Cracker Dust", this thing could end up bigger than Stonehenge.
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