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Hi Rod

I saw your comment and fully agree about the inspirational quality of Rik's work.

As I run on 45mm too, Rik's stuff is directly applicable to WIRL (if on a different level entirely).

It was Rik's tutorial on using Windows video editor that got me started on attempting to video - so far I have only uploaded one on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRU0r7gAizo last autumn.

I have had a bit of an enforced layoff over winter due to having a hip replaced, but it has meant some time for building rolling stock, using some of Rik's files and certainly his construction guides. And also allowed for further negotiations with SWMBO on an easement for some stations etc to be constructed this summer.

Perhaps we can catch-up at the 16mm Garden show at Peterborough or the Llangollen shows - although I am not totally sure I will be able to go to either yet.

Stay well and enjoy your railway

The next installment



Rik

'Tatty' love it Rik. Another very informative video. A thousand bricks, blooming heck how long did that take you. It would have been months for me.

More please of these fantastic videos Rik.

The best of the 3 so far Rik. Most enjoyable.

Another wonderful video Rik, beautiful railway and a real pleasure to watch in action.

Thanks chaps. I found them really interesting to compile. I unearthed some previously unseen footage and it was encouraging to remind myself about what I had achieved.

Rik

Rick

I enjoy watching your videos.

I also find them inspiring - and really it was watching them that started off the building of my station at Tan -y - Grisiau.

Trevor

Trevor Thompson wrote: ↑Sat Apr 08, 2023 9:28 am Rick

I enjoy watching your videos.

I also find them inspiring - and really it was watching them that started off the building of my station at Tan -y - Grisiau.

Trevor

Thanks Trevor. Well, I've been in awe of developments on your railway. Your modelling skills are way above what I could achieve but I've gained a lot of ideas and inspiration from your efforts. I think this could become cyclic......

Rik

Delightful again Rik. Shouldn't Tatty Viaduct be in the Tatti valley in mid Wales?
Just a question about the marvellous replacement viaduct - does it live outside all year, or does it get brought out for operating sessions? I tried the Compton stone on a model building (textured balsa slips on a foamex frame), which was out full time, and was in need of serious renovation after just 3 years. I've redone it now, replacing the balsa with thin but dense foam board. Hopefully it will last a little better.

Lonsdaler wrote: ↑Sun Apr 09, 2023 2:35 pm Delightful again Rik. Shouldn't Tatty Viaduct be in the Tatti valley in mid Wales?
Just a question about the marvellous replacement viaduct - does it live outside all year, or does it get brought out for operating sessions? I tried the Compton stone on a model building (textured balsa slips on a foamex frame), which was out full time, and was in need of serious renovation after just 3 years. I've redone it now, replacing the balsa with thin but dense foam board. Hopefully it will last a little better.

No, I take it inside when not being used. I have constructed an embankment using the same technique but, although I hardened the balsa with plasticiser it has still deteriorated after five years.

Rik

My latest effort:


Rik

Another brilliant video Rik, the history of the line is told brilliantly too. A very relaxing 12 minutes + video.

I can watch yours all day if Anne would let me...

Question for you Rik.

How do those point levers work and where can I get them

FWLR wrote: ↑Sat Jun 10, 2023 11:49 am Question for you Rik.
How do those point levers work and where can I get them

Hi Rod
There are two sorts of point levers - the black flat type are bog standard LGB ones. I tend to use these where I am likely to walk on the railway (eg to cut the hedges behind). The others are my own make - https://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2021/0 ... evers.html

Mine are similar but (I hasten to add) not the same as those made by Bertram Heyn - https://www.modell-werkstatt.de/gleiszubehoer?i=4
He quite often comes to the Llanfair Garden Railway Show.

Rik

Hi Rik,

I will be using this design of yours when we come back off our holiday in Wales at the end of the month. Thank you for posting it for us.

My latest offering ...... this took 12 months to film.




Rik

A wonderful idea and beautifully filmed and edited. I can only presume your passengers had annual passes and imaginative excuses for being a year late for work!

Great stuff Rik. One minute per month is a brilliant idea.
As Peter said, there are some dedicated travelers on the PLR.
Your camera is really good - I liked the shot at Peckforton as the diesel trundled past and the cab interior was in focus as well as the background train pulling into the station.
It seemed that Harthill's whistle was a bit ' happier' in Júne than in freezing January .
Next year's January episode should show ice skaters on the frozen river, and an icicle on the end platform passenger's nose.

Great video again Rik. It’s really nice to see the railway through the year as the foliage evolves through the seasons - perhaps an opening for a time lapse of one or two locations over a year?

Ianm wrote: ↑Fri Aug 11, 2023 7:02 am Great video again Rik. It’s really nice to see the railway through the year as the foliage evolves through the seasons - perhaps an opening for a time lapse of one or two locations over a year?

Nice idea. I might give it a try.

Rik