Hi guys,
Work has now started on the new track which will give me about another 50’ or so.
the old track is lifted that was a ‘fill in’ - foa long time I might add
the long straight is lifted
and replaced with 5’ straights
the new loop is in
and height is gained to get us into the mountain sub-division
just enough height
Gail is in Preston shopping and I think I’ve pinched to much garden, but it’s all bolted together now!![:D]
Cheers,
Kim
Your an evil man Kim![}:)][:D][:p]
Oh yes Matt, through and through when it comes to track laying[:D]
Hi Kim
I think you might need a toombstone the reads:-.
In loving memory of all the wonderfull plants
that died at the hands of my husband
[:D]
regards John
Ahh, but John, think of the lovely new rockery, the pond has already been bought -complete with waterfall for a bridge to cross - and there’ll be at least 3 new flower beds. About the only casualty is the sand wort, and that’ll grow through again - eventaully!!
KIm
Got some more down today, now vanishes from view, it will come back around and join onto the track on the left
the back fence has finally been reached after almost 3 years
I love this hobby.[:D]
Kim
All you have to do is remind her of how it can bring her a nice chilled drink when she’s out there slaving in the garden pulling weeds and pinching back blooms on a hot summer day!
That, and a pound or two might get you a spot of tea!
Looks good, I trust it will pay off in enjoyment!
You are doing the same thing that I will have to do once the weather breaks here in northeastern PA. I’m already planning out new layout. I want to go out to 8 foot radius turns though. I am having a friend make a bridge for me. He is into welding and has plans for nice bridge. Can’t wait to see it in place. I have to re-do the roof on my train station. Seems the adhesive I used wasn’t up to the weather element we have here. It looks like a real roof with shingles missing. When I get pictures, I’ll have to get them on here so you can see.
Hehehee I love it Kim, I did the same thing with my dogbone expansion, just did it!.. right under the misses nose!
By the time she noticed it, it was too late! The deed was done, and it finally finished off that section of the patio to a level of completeness that even she chose not to argue with!
Cheers lads, to give Gail her due she does quite enjoy the railway, with the odd “HOW MUCH” thrown in now and then. I’m seeing a small decking to the left of the new straight - were the tubs are now -seperating the tracks and the pond to the front of that by the loop. Cutlass, all my curves are 8’, beware, they take a lot of room up - but 10’ would look better for the beer train!!
Kim
Hi Kim
Were is the couple of bricks that mark where Cherry Hill is ( the rockery )[:D]
Always wanted one of those Cherry Hill waiting shelters but never got around to buying one.
will probably be out of production by the time I get around to finding the cash for it.
regards John
Hi John,
The main rockery is going in the middle of the loop were the washing pole is now. After living here for nearly 3 years I’ve found out that there’s a stone yard 5 minutes walk away. I’m checlking it out later this week, I want stone kerbing for the track to sit on and give a good representation of a cliff face. Hopefully I’ll find curved stone as well, my mate gave me a piece and it’s just right for 8’ diameter. The new straight will be supported by kerbstone as well with the decking to the side and the water for the pond will rise in the middle of the new rockery and flow under the track into the pond. I know how it will look, I’ve just got to get it out of the head onto - and into - the ground. I expect that the stone I want will cost me upto a couple of hundred quid as well!! Nowts cheap in this hobby.
Cheers,
Kim
Hi Kim
Kerbing what a good idea wish I had thought of that before buying a pack of bricks for the main line
Not sure how kerbing would work on clay soil might have to check its avalabilaty in town, and see if I can get some R1kerbing and give it a try.
on the branchline I plan on geting rid of the rest of my R1 track on
regards John
Awesome! Can’t wait for new pics and updates! Keep us postd Kim!
Great work Kim! Now if you can only get that house out of the way you’ll have more room for tracks!
ditto; it’s coming along well. Houses can be used as backdrops if you use forced perspective, esp. with low camera angle; but 1:1 would be a stretch 
I’ve often wondered how to hide houses from train view (mini trees, mountains, etc)
Hi guys,
Spent the weekend getting the rising loop to look the part. A guy who works for me mentioned he had a load of stone to shift so I was there in a flash. This is the first test train and I’ve also run the Connie to make sure the clearances are good.
At the top of the incline…
Into the distance, I think a tunnel might just appear there…
The view from the top of the garden…
Cheers,
KIm
Ooh, I do like that raised right-of-way! It’s handsome!
SandyR
Hey Kim, that looks great. That middle of the circle will make a nice planter area and the raised section is a good excuss to build a couple bridges too!
Hi guys,
Yep! The middle will be filled in by the spoil that’s coming out of the pond dig Vic. There’s a bridge/tressle going in on the return curve from the top of the grade to the kerbstones, best seen on pic 4. The middle area will have a stone trough in a rockery feeding a small river to go under the bridge and into the pond which will be roughly were the planters are now. The pond will be bird friendly, another one of my passions, with a very shallow slope into the pond on one end.
Cheers,
Kim