fungus Posted July 22, 2012 Author Share Posted July 22, 2012 Here are a few pictures of the railway and the garden around it. The lowest point of the current line is at the foot of the pond, beside the bean wigwam. Here, a train starts the ascent of the 1 in 50 bank, passing the Head Gardener at work behind the wigwam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 It's great to see some additional photos of what's fast becoming one of my favourite outdoor garden railways. What I like most about it is that it actually looks like it belongs there, as if a railway has always existed in that place. The track bed looks so natural. No sign of the usual wood and roofing felt. It's becoming a true miniature railway that oozes inspiration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traingeekboy Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 i have to agree with Mick. I love this shot. A railway that looks natural, mixed with a shady place that is naturally appealing. Even a non model railroader would be drawn to sit and admire here. Another of my thick yank questions. Would you consider your garden to be very english in style? it really reminds me of Italy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleanerg6e Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 I have to agree with the others as this is a very nice railway with what looks like great potential. Roy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fungus Posted July 28, 2012 Author Share Posted July 28, 2012 Spending time working close to the ground laying and ballasting track, I meet garden residents we don't normally see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traingeekboy Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 He looks rather startled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 traingeekboy said: He looks rather startled. Probably due to the Coming of the Railway... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaybee Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 Very impressive! Looking forward to seeing more photos. How did you build the viaduct? Construction on the Jaybee railway has been temporarily suspended until after the Olympics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fungus Posted August 2, 2012 Author Share Posted August 2, 2012 One of the tasks defined for phase 2 of the Garden railway was to " provide a method for easily loading and unloading trains from the railway. This should allow for trains of up to 12 coaches and two locos, though a train of this length may need to be split." Some time ago, I purchased some 3/4" L-section aluminium and some 1/2" MDF. From these materials I fashioned two trial cassettes, one about 18" long and the other 4'. The current abrupt "end of the line" was given the necessary facilities to allow this cassette to be used. The preliminary trial with the short cassette and a lashed-up support showed that alignment with the rails and successful transfer is possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 Great work with the cassette idea. I'm going to have to consider using something similar once I get connected up into the shed and until I can complete the rest of the circuit. The final shot with the train exiting the cassette and heading onto the curve - simply stunning! What more can I say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fungus Posted August 2, 2012 Author Share Posted August 2, 2012 Jaybee said: ... How did you build the viaduct? .... Plywood sides, deck, and vertical cross-walls. Voids filled with expanding foam, carved and painted for curved surfaces inside arch. Stripwood and plywood buttresses and lintels. Still to do: decoration including brickwork; fencing; proven weatherprooing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traingeekboy Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 Yeah that last shot is of epic magnitude. (I'm not worthy!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fungus Posted August 4, 2012 Author Share Posted August 4, 2012 This afternoon was a time for playing with the video camera. Here are a few stills I took; a link to the video will follow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 Ian, I'd been assuming your camera was a much larger camcorder affair. That dinky little thing looks ideal for propelling through tunnels. Could you tell us what it is please, and also whether and how you edit the videos. Many thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fungus Posted August 6, 2012 Author Share Posted August 6, 2012 Andrew - Go to ebay and seach for "HD keyring camera" and you'll find plenty. As Mick says, make sure you get the true HD version. It cost me about £25 delivered. I use Vegas Movie Studio for the editing, but any video editing software enabled for HD should do. Results from the recent filming session are at Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 Very nice video. It's good to see a line under construction and then get to take a ride along. It feels like you already know it as you're trundling down the track. Good quality video too. Well done also on the quality of your track laying - it looks very smooth on film. I reckon I have more outtakes than actual footage from my old Selby layout. It was amazing the number of times I'd forgotten to couple up, place vehicles on track correctly, stop them in time etc.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossi Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 Loved the "out-takes." last bit made me chuckle as it hits the gravel. Progressing fine though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grockle Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 Rossi said: Loved the "out-takes." last bit made me chuckle as it hits the gravel. Progressing fine though. Ditto to that Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 Mick and Ian, Thanks for the info on HD cameras. Not only are they smaller than I expected, but much cheaper - brilliant! There's no excuse for not having one, really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 Furthermore: Definitely a fine video result that. You'll have to take care that dinosaur doesn't grow much bigger or your garden could end up as Jurassic Park meets The Railway Children. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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