The MGLR extension is complete

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The MGLR extension is complete

Post by MoelygestLR » Mon Jun 07, 2010 12:36 am

Here are the pictures of the finished extension. Although I have said it is complete, it still needs a platform putting in at Borth Y Gest station and the station building needs constructing and putting in place

anyway pics ...

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The new pway hut
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and finally, first steam on the newly finished extension ...
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Post by LMS-Jools » Mon Jun 07, 2010 7:22 am

What a Lovely Location. 8)

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Post by Dr. Bond of the DVLR » Mon Jun 07, 2010 7:57 am

Nicely done, looks like it matches up to recent welsh railway standards!
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Post by laalratty » Mon Jun 07, 2010 11:27 am

Great stuff, must of nearly doubled the length of run! Looks like you've made a fine job of it though, look forward to seeing it 8)
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Post by MoelygestLR » Mon Jun 07, 2010 12:00 pm

thanks for all the kind comments.

Hopefully the idea is that my line should now be able to accomadate 2 to 3 engines comfortably.
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Post by mhlr » Mon Jun 07, 2010 1:05 pm

Fantastic! Looks superb, the ballast looks great!

Is the PW hut one of those ones off eBay? I like the look!
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Post by MoelygestLR » Mon Jun 07, 2010 1:59 pm

bought the hut at stoneleigh, from cain howey structures i think it is.

the thing is cast out of concrete - one solid block so pretty heavy!

unpainted it only cost £20 which i thought was a bargain considering it only needed painting and you would pay more for a kit.
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Post by taliesin001 » Mon Jun 07, 2010 4:00 pm

Very good, nice and neat job. :D

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Post by Dr. Bond of the DVLR » Mon Jun 07, 2010 5:35 pm

I can vouch for the heaviness! Looks great, how will you make the station?
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Post by DolwyddelanLightRail » Mon Jun 07, 2010 6:31 pm

Nice one! :D

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Post by MoelygestLR » Mon Jun 07, 2010 6:40 pm

I already have the station building - a lineside delights country station kit, it's just about fitting it in

originally I was going to put the station at the end ahead of the headshunt but i don't think there is enough space, so another idea has been to create a little street scene like the one shown here from the Wigfa and Llanwrst Light Railway and put the building and maybe a couple of cottages and a pub above the slate wall.

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the platform will probably be cast concrete like the others. although I have not decided on the edging stones yet.
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