The North Western Fells Railway.

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Post by Matt » Thu Jul 16, 2009 5:21 pm

Construction, sort of, has finally begun on my new garden railway.

I brought a load of track from the guy who'd bought the hornby set at the local auction. I think it's from tenmille, and is wooden sleepered. There's about 18 yards of useable track, plus 2 point's, all for under £75.

The previous owner made them as double track sections, possibly for the hornby trains. I've been busy cutting them down into single track sections for future use.

I'll report back when more progress has been made.
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Post by SLRmidge » Thu Jul 16, 2009 6:52 pm

I look forward to coming to the Northern Fells to see it :D
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Post by SillyBilly » Thu Jul 16, 2009 8:12 pm

Excellent news 8) .
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Post by laalratty » Thu Jul 16, 2009 8:41 pm

Great news Matt
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Post by LMS-Jools » Thu Jul 16, 2009 9:35 pm

Huwwah :D
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Post by bungle80a » Thu Jul 16, 2009 9:35 pm

So whens the opening then! NWAGs newest railway shall get an epic vid if I am able to attend! Make haste young man!
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Post by MDLR » Thu Jul 16, 2009 9:49 pm

Good luck with your new line - be aware that the chairs sometimes pop out of the sleepers (particularly if they're old) so keep a close eye on them - they can cause distinctly "odd" running if they pop out and the track goes out of gauge or level.
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Post by mhlr » Thu Jul 16, 2009 9:53 pm

Make sure you Creasote the sleepers lots too! Get that authentic smell! :lol:
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