willo Posted October 14, 2011 Author Share Posted October 14, 2011 Thanks all, I think build up a bit of stock, finish the tunnel im working on and generally enjoy adding as i go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traingeekboy Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 I had to come back and watch the video again. The layout really does have a nice look to it. Also, you've got that short line look by having single track which I think is a really nice touch. It already has the natural scenery look, but next summer as things grow up and around the track beds it'll look really nice. A suggestion and not intended as knocking you or your work in anyway: Some of your curves seem really tight. The uncoupling on the video is one example. You might try adding a piece of wood to the inside of that curve and using some flex to get a wider radius on it. Or cut the beams back and put a new platform of ply where the curves are. i think that having a joint between beams right at a curve complicates matters by having a potentially shifting joint and grade change in the middle of a curve. But these are merely suggestions, the layout is looking fantastic. keep em runnin' and keep posting pics and videos. I really like that you are running small wheelbase locos. Jintys I assume, although my limitede knowledge of UK trains means that anything with an 0-6-0 wheel base is a jinty to me. ha ha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willo Posted October 20, 2011 Author Share Posted October 20, 2011 yes that particular curve is a real problem i think youve hit the nail on the head there,i am re thinking that area thanks for the suggestion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willo Posted October 21, 2011 Author Share Posted October 21, 2011 (edited) good day to you all here is my tunnel mouth ive created out of recycled chopping boards ere we go again ive put them in the pic gallery Edited October 21, 2011 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleanerg6e Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 Just had a look at the video wonderful and nice music too. Was Chris cross when the stock fell off at the curve?. I think with that curve you may have to ease it a bit which is simple by putting in more posts closer together. It will give you a number of smaller boards but it'll make the curve easier for the locos and stock. Roy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 good day to you all here is my tunnel mouth ive created out of recycled chopping boards ere we go again ive put them in the pic gallery Well they deserve to be posted on your thread Dave and so as I don't like to see anyone struggling - allow me Absolutely first class (you dark horse!) and a really excellent structure. http://www.oogardenrailway.co.uk/gallery/image.php?album_id=18&image_id=616' alt='URL>'> http://www.oogardenrailway.co.uk/gallery/image.php?album_id=18&image_id=614' alt='URL>'> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traingeekboy Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 wow those look good. This is the kind of stuff we need tutorials on. How'd you cut it. What did you paint it with. Are those painted on mortar lines or cut and then painted? It kind of makes sense to use that material because it already has all kinds of cuts and marks and texture like a rock; good idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willo Posted October 21, 2011 Author Share Posted October 21, 2011 Hey Mick thanks for doing that great help Traingeekboy thanks they were just cut with a jig saw to what i thought was a reasonable shape and painted They didn’t turn out to bad really Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traingeekboy Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 I think they turned out quite well actually. Once installed and viewed from a normal distance they'll look great. Got any more tricks up your sleeve? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willo Posted October 22, 2011 Author Share Posted October 22, 2011 went out to do some building today and thought i would start up the train and have a few runs while i play and do you ever have those days when nothing goes right i knew i had issues with the line but can usually get away with a few runs without derailments at a steady speed,not today as soon as i turn my back to go in the shed you here this scuffing noise as the carriages bogies try straddle the lines like a drifting car and happening in various places anyway as we all know sometimes it can be frustrating,but i did manage to get my tunnel in place which im quite pleased about Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traingeekboy Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 It sounds like you have some seemingly serious issues, don't panic! With my railroad I found that although putting it all together is the logical thing leading to construction, there is also the fiddling little bits and redoing parts. My entire tracklaying process was one of setiting and resetting till everything matched up. It sounds like you need to spend some time fiddling with things a bit. Mick advised me to get my eyes at track level and sight down the rails to see if there were irregular patches, and there were. The other issue is of course the wheels on your locos and cars. People will tell you to buy a track gauge and wheel gauge, but I just use a spare piece of track to check my wheels. Turn the cars upside down and set a piece of track on one set of wheels; you may need to look at it from the end. If they are not in proper alignment I just pry them apart or squeeze them together till they fit. Your cars wheels shouldn't be wallowing between the rails or so wide they are almost to the point of being squeezed out of one side. With a little time spent tweeking you'll end up with good operation. On my N scale layout I once forgot a 11 car passenger train running overnight for a good 11 hours or more. When I came back it was still running smoothly, so yes perfect operation really is possible. It.s not a matter of fixing it now, but rather a process of repeatedly tuning things till it all works. Sorry about your bad day. I think everyone here has had a day or two like yours. Very frustrating especially after so much work to get rolling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyR Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 I meant to say I missed a trick with my old chopping board as I threw one out just like that recently! Sorry to hear about the frustrating day, I had one last time I was out. Today was fault free and put my faith back in everything.I'm sure it wont be long before you have made a few tweaks and everything is running perfectly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willo Posted October 25, 2011 Author Share Posted October 25, 2011 Just a short high quality video to show my new tunnel in place and that awkward bend smoothed out gGbKVBwP0-0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyR Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 There I was looking forward to seeing the new tunnel, but the video is private Any chance you could make it public? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willo Posted October 25, 2011 Author Share Posted October 25, 2011 didnt realize try that andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanR Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Excellent work Dave, you really have been busy haven't you? The tunnel looks super Keep it up! Ian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traingeekboy Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Uhm... I can't see the link. Is it just me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyR Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Worth the wait The tunnel looks superb, are you going to put any plants on top or leave as is? I need to start some landscaping on my layout, get too distracted running trains now I have the lines working! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 You guys with "Garden Railways" are making me envious. I love my "Outdoor Railway", but it's four foot above the garden so the trains aren't mixing it up with the plants. I've got no plans for lowering my baseboards, my garden is too small for that. Loving how things are shaping up for you Willo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traingeekboy Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 It really does look great as well as the overall running shots. Have to agree with chris, I want plants on mine as well. I am thinking pots and vines on my layout. I gotta have plants next summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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