That is coming along nicely.
can I ask what type track you will be using?
can I ask what type track you will be using?
The Rhubarb Triangle Line
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Earlier this year Chris, my good lady suggested that we alter the garden to remove hazards for her and to give me the space to have a garden railway.
At that point the garden looked like this with the red lines marking the suggested route of the prospective garden railway.
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The last shot gives an idea of the challenges involved because the red line in this one marks a water course that ran most of last year
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At that point the garden looked like this with the red lines marking the suggested route of the prospective garden railway.
The last shot gives an idea of the challenges involved because the red line in this one marks a water course that ran most of last year
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On and on towards the finish line. The weather is still kind to us in our bit of Yorkshire - its the rhubarb leaves that keep the rain off.
This meant another couple of hours when I got in.
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Only five more Metposts to go - I must be getting the hang of it because I managed to get four in tonight.
This meant another couple of hours when I got in.
Only five more Metposts to go - I must be getting the hang of it because I managed to get four in tonight.
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The final hurdle on the construction of the track bed was completed this evening - it would have been done earlier but we had to go out for more timber.
Unbeknown to me Chris was taking photos as we went along.
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Unbeknown to me Chris was taking photos as we went along.
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A few last jobs this morning before giving all the track bed another coat of creosote.
First off was to make some steps to get down in to the drainage ditch - now that the others are enclosed by railway!!!.
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Then I added a few more planks to the deck where Chris's remaining bit of garden is.
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The sun shone gloriously so I made the most of it - I even had my shirt off, not bad for October.
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First off was to make some steps to get down in to the drainage ditch - now that the others are enclosed by railway!!!.
Then I added a few more planks to the deck where Chris's remaining bit of garden is.
The sun shone gloriously so I made the most of it - I even had my shirt off, not bad for October.
After work this evening I took what track I had outside to get a better idea of how much more I need to buy.
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I estimate that I need another three boxes so I had best get saving.....
I estimate that I need another three boxes so I had best get saving.....
Excellent work, you will enjoy it when the track is down
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Had you thought about a "Before & After" shot of the garden as it currently is? It certainly looks different, but the elevated views certainly would show a marked difference........
Had you thought about a "Before & After" shot of the garden as it currently is? It certainly looks different, but the elevated views certainly would show a marked difference........
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That's looking excellent! by the look of the way you have built it I suspect it will stand the test of time very well mate
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Three boxes of O gauge track!! Oouch that's gonna hurt the wallet
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Kind regards
Paul
Three boxes of O gauge track!! Oouch that's gonna hurt the wallet
Kind regards
Paul
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A couple more videos
Chris also took some stills.
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Frustratingly the J63 ran flawlessly after giving quite a poor showing at Telford - and I all I did was chuck the track down to play... I haven't done anything more with it than contemplate adding more pickups.
Chris also took some stills.
Frustratingly the J63 ran flawlessly after giving quite a poor showing at Telford - and I all I did was chuck the track down to play... I haven't done anything more with it than contemplate adding more pickups.
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My goodness! I've been so engrossed by the micro-engineering posts on your other threads that this magnum opus had quite passed me by.
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The reworking of the garden and the transformations in levels are quite breathtaking. Isn't this the sort of complex out-in-the-open project that the old railway companies' CMEs would appoint an "Outdoor" Superintendent to direct?
I'm quite taken by the way the garden nymph continues to regard all the changes and now the arrival of the trains imperturbably.
Will there be any way of accessing the loggia and garden seat at the centre of things?
Maybe here's an idea for you
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LF&T
The reworking of the garden and the transformations in levels are quite breathtaking. Isn't this the sort of complex out-in-the-open project that the old railway companies' CMEs would appoint an "Outdoor" Superintendent to direct?
I'm quite taken by the way the garden nymph continues to regard all the changes and now the arrival of the trains imperturbably.
Will there be any way of accessing the loggia and garden seat at the centre of things?
Maybe here's an idea for you
LF&T
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QUOTE (Long funnel & tiresome @ 20 Oct 2013, 21:24) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>My goodness! I've been so engrossed by the micro-engineering posts on your other threads that this magnum opus had quite passed me by.
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The reworking of the garden and the transformations in levels are quite breathtaking. Isn't this the sort of complex out-in-the-open project that the old railway companies' CMEs would appoint an "Outdoor" Superintendent to direct?
I'm quite taken by the way the garden nymph continues to regard all the changes and now the arrival of the trains imperturbably.
Will there be any way of accessing the loggia and garden seat at the centre of things?
Maybe here's an idea for you
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LF&T
Hi LF&T,
By remarkable coincidence I offered to built something very like that, but as my good lady pointed out - it's not that high where it crosses the decking so we can just step over it.
The reworking of the garden and the transformations in levels are quite breathtaking. Isn't this the sort of complex out-in-the-open project that the old railway companies' CMEs would appoint an "Outdoor" Superintendent to direct?
I'm quite taken by the way the garden nymph continues to regard all the changes and now the arrival of the trains imperturbably.
Will there be any way of accessing the loggia and garden seat at the centre of things?
Maybe here's an idea for you
LF&T
Hi LF&T,
By remarkable coincidence I offered to built something very like that, but as my good lady pointed out - it's not that high where it crosses the decking so we can just step over it.
The first cut of the grass this year prompted discussions on plans for completion of the track laying at the Rhubarb Triangle HQ.
I received another box of track for Christmas from my son - he was quite disgusted that I only wanted track:rolleyes: . That left me needing a further box plus half a dozen turn outs.
Since last year, modelling funds have been used on various bits and pieces needed to complete projects etc. so I was thinking, as you do, of moving it forward in stages as my funds would allow.
To my surprise and delight Chris wasn't hearing any of doing it in stages - "get the bits you need to finish it and I will sort the funds" were her words.
Orders have been placed before there is any chance of a change of mind
I received another box of track for Christmas from my son - he was quite disgusted that I only wanted track:rolleyes: . That left me needing a further box plus half a dozen turn outs.
Since last year, modelling funds have been used on various bits and pieces needed to complete projects etc. so I was thinking, as you do, of moving it forward in stages as my funds would allow.
To my surprise and delight Chris wasn't hearing any of doing it in stages - "get the bits you need to finish it and I will sort the funds" were her words.
Orders have been placed before there is any chance of a change of mind
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We got back early from our weekend in Kidderminster and while I was away I had read that Simon had finished wiring the circuit on his line. So I decided to cut the grass and since the sun was shining to make a start on the track for the line. First I laid it all out to see whether I had enough, sadly not but I am only about 6 or 7 lengths short and they are for the sidings so I can crack on with the main circuits.
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Once it was all laid out I made a start on soldering the dropper strips to the bottoms of the rails - after figuring it all out I managed to get about half of the outer circuit done so I am quite pleased with progress. Now the light nights are here I should be able make steady headway before working indoors after tea.
Once it was all laid out I made a start on soldering the dropper strips to the bottoms of the rails - after figuring it all out I managed to get about half of the outer circuit done so I am quite pleased with progress. Now the light nights are here I should be able make steady headway before working indoors after tea.
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