Laverstock Hill Light Railway

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Laverstock Hill Light Railway

Post by godsteam » Tue Dec 08, 2015 1:39 pm

I have been working on this project since the end of last winter. Inspiration came from a visit to The Milford Hill Light Railway, thanks Alan.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=okTr6CS8P5Y

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Post by MDLR » Tue Dec 08, 2015 2:19 pm

The name is certainly accurate - I estimate every level from -18" to + 4' and everything in between - just shows what can be done!
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Re: Laverstock Hill Light Railway

Post by Alan P » Tue Dec 08, 2015 10:43 pm

godsteam:114694 wrote:I have been working on this project since the end of last winter. Inspiration came from a visit to The Milford Hill Light Railway, thanks Alan.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=okTr6CS8P5Y

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Well, all can say Godfrey is, you have been busy! I can't remember how long ago it was that you came and had a look at my line but it certainly doesn't seem long enough to have achieved all that.
Fantastic, i'm very envious of all the space you have to play with. Love to see a steam video.....
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Post by Andrew » Wed Dec 09, 2015 10:35 am

That's looking great! I really like the way it goes from a fairly deep cutting to raised sections, just like the real thing. Loads of scenic potential too...

All the best,

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Post by Marquis DeCarabas » Wed Dec 09, 2015 1:32 pm

I like that - what are the concrete blocks you've used to make the formation with, please?
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Post by godsteam » Wed Dec 09, 2015 1:56 pm

Marquis DeCarabas:114708 wrote:I like that - what are the concrete blocks you've used to make the formation with, please?
They are Aerated blocks which I cut to 50mm deep x 100mm wide using either a hand or electric circular saw laid on 2" foundation of concrete. I got a very good price from Wickes by buying all their damaged blocks. The track is fixed down using 25mm galvanized pins.

The "gorge" sides are "WICKES LINDALE UTILITY PAVING SLAB 450X450MM BUFF" (cut in half or quarters for the curves) which if you look closely are riven and hopefully in time will look like cliffs!!

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