The CVLR gets it's new home (WIP railway & stock)

Dr. Bond of the DVLR · Post by **Dr. Bond of the DVLR** » Fri Feb 04, 2011 9:03 pm

That shot along the line with the fence and under the bridge looks brill!

I'd love to visit, non of my locos are terribly large compared to other "16mm scale" offerings... The excelsior looks large but because of the pony truck it tucks its bottom in on the corners. It was found to be smaller width wise than a RH katie which scraped all the walls when it visited when I have my open day!

Pendo Pilot · Post by **Pendo Pilot** » Fri Feb 04, 2011 10:38 pm

hussra:47726 wrote:(Will there be a forum open day some time once you've done the complete circuit?)

I hope so, that would be good. Will sort that out when the circuit is down & I have a few more sidings in. Could get a bit cramped otherwise.
In the meantime I would love to see more stock trying the line out as it is. Always good to see what fits really & what I may need to think of on the new bit.
So far we have cleared the following as within gauge..
-Mamods.
-Edrigs.
-Carradoc's.
-Carrie's.
-B9 1/2 Fowlers.
-W&L Earl/Countess.
-IP Jack & Jessie's (& rapier of course)
-Accy W&L stock (not tried Pickerings yet).
-Accy L&B stock.
-My NWNGR bogie coaches.
-FR slate wagons & hudson rugga's of course.
-LGB & IOM 4 wheeler coaches.

Next on the list...Garrett!!

That would cause some issue's I reckon.

So PM me if you want to come over & try out the CVLR shortline version..

All the best,
Shane

Pendo Pilot · Post by **Pendo Pilot** » Fri Feb 04, 2011 10:49 pm

Sir haydn:47722 wrote:Me me me! Although my locos are tiny so will not have any loading gauge issues.

Will they have the power for the gradients though.

. Would love to find out Matt. We should sort out a time when you & Greg could pop down, you can drive whilst he regauges his Lady Ann. Actually that would be interesting to see, a meths fired loco on the line. That would be another first.

Shane

Sir haydn · Post by **Sir haydn** » Fri Feb 04, 2011 10:58 pm

I have had a full 7 ft scale weighted train go up the spiral thats 1:40 on a 4ft 3" radius behind Edward Thomas and it went up a treat

Deffo need to get over to you. I'll bring all my stuff, that will test your siding space!

90733 · Post by **90733** » Sat Feb 05, 2011 12:09 am

Can I come too, with a RH Jack

bessytractor · Post by **bessytractor** » Sat Feb 05, 2011 1:00 am

Pendo Pilot:47740 wrote:
hussra:47726 wrote:(Will there be a forum open day some time once you've done the complete circuit?)
I hope so, that would be good. Will sort that out when the circuit is down & I have a few more sidings in. Could get a bit cramped otherwise.
In the meantime I would love to see more stock trying the line out as it is. Always good to see what fits really & what I may need to think of on the new bit.
So far we have cleared the following as within gauge..
-Mamods.
-Edrigs.
-Carradoc's.
-Carrie's.
-B9 1/2 Fowlers.
-W&L Earl/Countess.
-IP Jack & Jessie's (& rapier of course)
-Accy W&L stock (not tried Pickerings yet).
-Accy L&B stock.
-My NWNGR bogie coaches.
-FR slate wagons & hudson rugga's of course.
-LGB & IOM 4 wheeler coaches.

Next on the list...Garrett!! :twisted: That would cause some issue's I reckon.

So PM me if you want to come over & try out the CVLR shortline version..

All the best,
Shane

I'd be interested to see if my coal fired de winton would go round. That tests the loading gauge a bit.

90733 · Post by **90733** » Sat Feb 05, 2011 1:25 am

Also, I'm sure some Ex-CVLR mamods could visit

Now that would be interesting with those gradients!

Sandy Harper · Post by **Sandy Harper** » Sat Feb 05, 2011 11:11 am

Thanks Shane, I had a brilliant afternoon and your instructions on raising steam and driving were excellent.

Kind regards
Sandy

Pendo Pilot · Post by **Pendo Pilot** » Sat Feb 05, 2011 11:15 pm

Keith&Joanna:47779 wrote:Might spread your rails a bit though 8) :lol: :lol:

By about 13mm I'm guessing...

bessytractor · Post by **bessytractor** » Sun Feb 06, 2011 12:27 am

my Dad's mate has a Sandy River. I thought how disappointing it was that it was too big to go round my curves.

Then I looked at the RH site and was truelly amazed that it would indeed go round LGB R1 curves. That is quite something for such a lump!

I need to ask him to come over with it now

Pendo Pilot · Post by **Pendo Pilot** » Thu Feb 10, 2011 1:21 pm

Messing about in video editor...

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Historic CVLR footage...

Sir haydn · Post by **Sir haydn** » Thu Feb 10, 2011 1:31 pm

Nice video shane!

Very nice

DVT Dweller · Post by **DVT Dweller** » Thu Feb 10, 2011 2:19 pm

Shane,
Sorry not kept up with the thread lately, but Im more than willing to add a VoR and a roundhouse Jack to you clearences list.

Pendo Pilot · Post by **Pendo Pilot** » Fri Feb 11, 2011 12:22 am

Keith&Joanna:48101 wrote: you may want to check the spelling on "compiled february"

dear...Missed that one, nevermind....

Pendo Pilot · Post by **Pendo Pilot** » Fri Feb 11, 2011 12:25 am

DVT Dweller:48104 wrote: Sorry not kept up with the thread lately.

Understandable fella, We will sort out a date, the more loco's that try it out before I build the next stage the better. Think the VOR might be a challenge but would love to try that, especially as I want one eventually. I will PM you some dates when I'm off.

All the best mate.

Keith&Joanna:48117 wrote:sounds like a cvlr open day is needed

I think that would be a little cramped at the moment. Two sidings, one passing loop & a run round loop at the far end.. Serious congestion. Got the points in ready for a couple of sidings at the far end & another set of point just waiting to go to a turntable & about 4 shed roads. However I'm torn between spending money on track for that or track for the full circuit!

Pendo Pilot · Post by **Pendo Pilot** » Sun Feb 13, 2011 12:11 pm

Finally had a few minutes to put together a short video from Sandys visit with his new loco.

We may have been speeding a little, but the CVLR likes to compete with the mainline & sometimes offers a "crack" express freight service. It's known as the "Kamikaze" & drivers for this service are booked on two hours early & sit spare, in one of Chyknells public houses first.. :shock: :D :D

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Thanks to Sandy for coming over, had a good time & was great to see someone elses loco tackling the line.
Will email the pics over to you soon Sandy, have not had a chance to resize them yet.

Sandy Harper · Post by **Sandy Harper** » Sun Feb 13, 2011 12:22 pm

What Shane didn't mention was that it was on a down grade and my little legs haven't yet got the ability to keep up with it and adjust the regulator on the move at the same time!!

However, despite the over exuberance on my part, it was a super afternoon and I have now visited Steve at Back 2 Bay 6 and stocked up on steam oil and gas.

I also got a pair of buffers for you to replace the pair you kindly lent me. I'll drop them in to you some time but just at the moment I am spending more time at the hospital than at home, so I don't know when I can make it.

Kind regards
Sandy

Pendo Pilot · Post by **Pendo Pilot** » Sun Feb 13, 2011 6:22 pm

Just a few pics from the last few days.

No 10 on a mixed train (Must sort out a cover for the RC batterys).

Ex L&B brake brings up the rear of the mixed train. Trackbed weathering in good now.

Then today's running, had a day off & not even the horrible driving rain stopped some steam running.

No 8(23) arrives at Chyknell with a freight. Flooding in evidence.

Passing Lens crossing.

Heading towards Mawll.

On the return working, footplate men (crouched down looking at fire) glad it wasnt the Carrie booked on today as theres more weather protection on No 8.

Cresting Mawll summit with lots of steam left for the next climb.

Worth getting a little damp for! Steam effects in rain.. Looks like Wales most times I go anyway.

MTA · Post by **MTA** » Sun Feb 13, 2011 7:30 pm

The wet weather has added a whole new dimension to those pics, Shane. Proper job!

Pendo Pilot · Post by **Pendo Pilot** » Thu Feb 17, 2011 7:59 pm

Been doing some P-way & civil work today on the line.

Dug out all the rowlands mix on Llangunllo bank that went wrong when I put it on (an experiment to apply it wet). Ready for reballast in normal rowlands mix now. Then slate walled the whole area... I like it better now.

Hopefully it will dryout ok. Also planted some heathers. Just waiting now to fit boarding for the occupation crossing.

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