Kris Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 I can now happily say I am no longer in the planning stage, because Hornbeam Railway works! That's not to say it's anywhere near finished, but here's a video of the first run all the way round https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3DrrpIPe5iIOXYxd3lIeGJMQ0U/view?usp=sharing More to follow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doublecee Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 Good to see your up & running. Looking forwards to seeing the layout in a bit more detail, from a few different angles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 Great news Kris. Getting something running is important as it gives you chance to 'play' while taking the rest of the build at a more sedate pace. That first running session is always a notable achievement and worth recording. Looking forward to seeing more videos in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traingeekboy Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 Wow, very nice! Is that blue rapier? (Pardon my limited knowledge about Brit trains. ) I really like that train, nice to see one running on a layout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris Posted July 9, 2015 Author Share Posted July 9, 2015 traingeekboy said: Wow, very nice! Is that blue rapier? (Pardon my limited knowledge about Brit trains. ) I really like that train, nice to see one running on a layout. Yes, it's a Hornby Blue Rapier (Railroad version). It was quite easy to convert to DCC and runs really well. Next step for this train is directional lights. Here are a couple more videos https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3DrrpIPe5iIeWNBSkZWeXVON0k/view?usp=sharing https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3DrrpIPe5iIVmpIdnF1aWV6MDg/view?usp=sharing https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3DrrpIPe5iIUENpX2JGQTJ3R1E/view?usp=sharing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris Posted June 10, 2016 Author Share Posted June 10, 2016 Just gone back after the winter, and pleased to announce that the glazing seal silicone has held rock solid so that's a tip for anyone wanting to fix track to concrete! I know it's stuck solid, because I had to pull a load up... The loop at the far end is round a large shrub and near a huge tree, so the moisture in the soil fluctuates wildly - it's either a swamp or a desert. As a result the concrete and brick structure has developed large cracks so I got rid of it. I have replaced it with the same method as the rest of the railway, fence posts and gravel boards! They don't move, are pre-reinforced and look nice. I shall take some more photos and upload as as update soon if anyone's interested Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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