Time to build a railway...but where?
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Re: Time to build a railway...but where?
My Transporter Wagon is progressing, but more slowly than usual due to other gardening commitments. This is yet another of Jerry's well thought out kits which, despite the limitations of space, he has managed to fit superb bogies, each containing seven ball-race bearings for free and stable running, while still being able to negotiate fairly tight curves.....
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Re: Time to build a railway...but where?
The two wagon kits have the positions of all rivets carefully engraved which could be sufficient to show after painting, however, I chose to apply 'Nail-art' rivets to enhance the appearance, so, armed with a pot of glue, a cocktail stick and a glass of suitable lubrication (for me, not the model), I managed to attach 606 of the little beasties in one sitting!......
You can also see the chequer-plate I fitted to the side walkways. I'm unsure this was as on the original but I like the look of it.
You can also see the chequer-plate I fitted to the side walkways. I'm unsure this was as on the original but I like the look of it.
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Re: Time to build a railway...but where?
To easy Peter, I will have to add more rivets on my next creation ( girder bridge )
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Wow that is some patient you have there Peter. It really does make the model stand out though. Brilliance once again from you...
ROD
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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?
Wow! That's going to look great! Have you decided where to site a length of standard gauge track at the end of a siding?
Rik
Rik
Re: Time to build a railway...but where?
I really like the way this is shaping up Peter, and so many rivets allows a meditative state to develop whilst you work.
Phil
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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
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Re: Time to build a railway...but where?
I do have one siding where I can install a loading bay or transfer site? It would just be a symbolic gesture only as there wouldn't be room to off-load the wagons, even if I could separate them as they are secured to prevent separation at inappropriate times.
I'm sure I mentioned this previously, the track gauge on the original transporter wagon, a pre-built GRS kit, came with a tanker wagon (Newqida) with its wheels set to maximum width within the axleguards. Due to this the load gauge is less than standard gauge, but more than SM32, so it looks acceptable, though not 100% correct. I see no reason why two narrow gauge lines of differing gauges should have a problem with this set-up.
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Re: Time to build a railway...but where?
Correct me if I'am wrong Peter, I usually am.... Wasn't there a thread somewhere that mentioned and showed some photos of a transporter wagon showing it in use...
ROD
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https://gardenrails.org/forum/viewtopic ... 41&t=11364
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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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The Leek and Manifold videos have a few images of the transporter wagon in use, this shows one being manually loaded....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDFURJZJfvs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDFURJZJfvs
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Re: Time to build a railway...but where?
Thats the one Peter. Thank you for reminding me.
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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Re: Time to build a railway...but where?
I think this project is finished now, all painted, weathered, lettered etc. and ready for its official portrait.....
The two transporter wagons have slight differences in design, as would happen in reality during service, however, they look perfectly well together and make an interesting feature on my preservation line, where anything goes!
Jerry's kit has been a real pleasure to build and adequately detailed to suffice without modification. I have added rivet heads (as previously mentioned), chequer plate footways, manually operated brake wheels at each end and brake-pipes to match the GRS wagon. All other detail parts are included in the kit, buffers, coupling hooks and chain and all brake gear components.
I am undecided about a load, could be just chains after delivery of something? They must run empty at some point!
The two transporter wagons have slight differences in design, as would happen in reality during service, however, they look perfectly well together and make an interesting feature on my preservation line, where anything goes!
Jerry's kit has been a real pleasure to build and adequately detailed to suffice without modification. I have added rivet heads (as previously mentioned), chequer plate footways, manually operated brake wheels at each end and brake-pipes to match the GRS wagon. All other detail parts are included in the kit, buffers, coupling hooks and chain and all brake gear components.
I am undecided about a load, could be just chains after delivery of something? They must run empty at some point!
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Re: Time to build a railway...but where?
The rivet detail really makes this model! I love the great western detailing on the payload wagon.
Where do you buy the chequer plate from? I was looking for something similar only last night, is it something like this? https://www.hattons.co.uk/46143/plastru ... etail.aspx
Where do you buy the chequer plate from? I was looking for something similar only last night, is it something like this? https://www.hattons.co.uk/46143/plastru ... etail.aspx
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Re: Time to build a railway...but where?
Thank you George, in answer to your question.... I have no idea! During my many years of exhibiting I have stumbled on so many things at shows which I think would be useful one day, and this is one of those. Most likely it was amongst a selection of random embossed sheets and it caught my attention? I think it is probably made for 7mm scale, but it looks fine to me.
Perhaps someone with connections to the 'Gauge 0 Guild' might be able to help?
Perhaps someone with connections to the 'Gauge 0 Guild' might be able to help?
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Beautiful wagons as we would expect from you Peter, well done.
Having said that, I'm slightly bemused by the livery of the load wagon. I realise that the BURPS is a preservation line and being your railway Rule 1 applies, but surely no preservation group would paint a GWR vehicle in a greenish shade, with a loco livery style "Great Western" and none of its correct wagon markings!
Having said that, I'm slightly bemused by the livery of the load wagon. I realise that the BURPS is a preservation line and being your railway Rule 1 applies, but surely no preservation group would paint a GWR vehicle in a greenish shade, with a loco livery style "Great Western" and none of its correct wagon markings!
Philip
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They look great together, Peter. Agree with previous comments about the quality of the level of detailing.
Antics sell plasticard 1/25 scale treadplate. Not sure if this is what Peter used.
https://anticsonline.uk/Product/Slaters ... N108390953
Rik
Antics sell plasticard 1/25 scale treadplate. Not sure if this is what Peter used.
https://anticsonline.uk/Product/Slaters ... N108390953
Rik
Re: Time to build a railway...but where?
I love them. Brilliant detailing as usual from you Peter. You do set high standards for us, which one day I may get to achieve.
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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Re: Time to build a railway...but where?
I think that's it Rik, good to know, well done.
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Re: Time to build a railway...but where?
georgesheppard wrote: ↑Fri Apr 30, 2021 10:41 pm The rivet detail really makes this model! I love the great western detailing on the payload wagon.
Re: Time to build a railway...but where?
Post by philipy » Sat May 01, 2021 4:40 am
I'm slightly bemused by the livery of the load wagon. I realise that the BURPS is a preservation line and being your railway Rule 1 applies, but surely no preservation group would paint a GWR vehicle in a greenish shade, with a loco livery style "Great Western" and none of its correct wagon markings!
You can't please everyone!
The next one will be pink!
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I have a Grand Daughter who will be well-impressed, if it is, Peter!
Phil.P
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Following the principle that there is a prototype for everything..........
https://www.flickr.com/photos/87791108@N00/4140437880
The loco is now running in preservation, but the preservation group don't have a sense of humour and have repainted it into something resembling the old VR blue and gold livery.
Graeme
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