RWLR - Robin Wood Light Railway

hussra · Post by **hussra** » Fri Nov 30, 2012 8:10 pm

tom_tom_go:77230 wrote:I managed to sneak in a passing loop using the new Peco tighter radius points without having to rebuild any of the line

Yay, that looks like a definite step forward - good move. Is there room to squeeze in a slightly longer loop, by moving the points out into the curves either end (excuse naff drawing)?

tom_tom_go · Post by **tom_tom_go** » Sat Dec 01, 2012 10:26 am

Thanks for taking the effort Richard to show your idea. I agree that your plan would be better, however, I would have to completely rebuild each raised curve section of the line!

The passing loop looks small in my diagram. It is actually over a metre long which is sufficient for my small line as all my rolling stock is weighted to give a good chuff from the locos

hussra · Post by **hussra** » Sat Dec 01, 2012 1:04 pm

That sounds like a very good reason for not going with my suggestion. (Just wait until someone brings a longer train to visit...!)

tom_tom_go · Post by **tom_tom_go** » Sat Dec 01, 2012 2:28 pm

I doubt I will hold steam ups as my line is too small and I have tight radius curves so no good for manual locos

Sir Clothem Cap · Post by **Sir Clothem Cap** » Sat Dec 01, 2012 3:31 pm

Don't be put off holding steam ups on smaller lines people love variety and will adapt quickly to new lines.

tom_tom_go · Post by **tom_tom_go** » Sun Dec 02, 2012 7:12 pm

A poor video due to my camera, however, I hope it shows some of my line in action that is worth a visit

tom_tom_go · Post by **tom_tom_go** » Thu Jan 10, 2013 4:05 pm

Happy New to you all.

The weather has eased up for a bit in my part of the UK so I have started to put in the passing loop as Santa brought me some new Peco 'set track' points allowing for a tighter radius:

I have allowed enough room to fit two Silver Lady's side by side with space to spare.

hussra · Post by **hussra** » Thu Jan 10, 2013 6:36 pm

Aha - looks like good progress!

(Has anyone got a plan or some measurements for these new Peco points?)

tom_tom_go · Post by **tom_tom_go** » Thu Jan 10, 2013 6:44 pm

If you download www.anyrail.com you can view or print the new Peco points and curves in 1:1 scale. I made a template for the new 3ft curves and bent the rail to fit. Works great and saves you money

Lner fan Sam · Post by **Lner fan Sam** » Thu Jan 10, 2013 6:46 pm

Looking good Tom! The line really has got the narrow gauge feel to it.

tom_tom_go · Post by **tom_tom_go** » Thu Jan 10, 2013 6:56 pm

Thanks Sam. I am always grateful for encourage from forum members

The finer shingle I have will cover the larger pea shingle you see at the moment so it should look the part when all the track work is done (hopefully by the end of this summer!)

Dannypenguin · Post by **Dannypenguin** » Fri Mar 01, 2013 8:19 pm

Wow that looks really cool. I like the way it goes behind the bushes and I think the ballast is great.

Good job! :D

tom_tom_go · Post by **tom_tom_go** » Fri Mar 01, 2013 10:18 pm

I am glad you like it Danny and I hope it shows that not all raised lines have to be just planks of wood

Dannypenguin · Post by **Dannypenguin** » Sun Mar 03, 2013 11:13 am

tom_tom_go:80740 wrote:I am glad you like it Danny and I hope it shows that not all raised lines have to be just planks of wood

Unfortunatley, because of my parents thats all mine is at the moment!

IrishPeter · Post by **IrishPeter** » Mon Mar 04, 2013 1:22 am

hussra:77257 wrote:That sounds like a very good reason for not going with my suggestion. (Just wait until someone brings a longer train to visit...!)

That is simple enough - you pocket the short train and let the longer train have the main. The fun starts when he gets two running at the same time and then he will learn what the American Railroader means by a "saw-by meet."

Peter in AZ

tom_tom_go · Post by **tom_tom_go** » Tue Mar 05, 2013 5:34 pm

Is Spring finally here (dare I say it?)

Well the sun was shining today at least so I got some more work done on the railway:

Not sure if I like this set up, however, this is where the station will be:

Rusting well...

Cats on the line!

Lner fan Sam · Post by **Lner fan Sam** » Tue Mar 05, 2013 8:15 pm

That's looking excellent Tom, is the railway supposed to have a seaside feel to it as it does in my eyes

tom_tom_go · Post by **tom_tom_go** » Fri Mar 15, 2013 10:19 pm

I did not intend for the line to have a coastal look to it, however, when I found the Dorset shingle it looked the part for me (and I like the coast anyway)

Gremlin · Post by **Gremlin** » Sat Mar 16, 2013 8:25 am

Looking really good and I think manual locos would be quite happy. I have a 2'6" at one end and the 040's are fine as is the Lady Anne.

tom_tom_go · Post by **tom_tom_go** » Sat Mar 16, 2013 9:26 am

Your welcome to visit David when the weather improves!

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