Eighton Bahn AKA testing testing RhB
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bloody ace gordon
Nodrog1826
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This weekend has seen some developments, more slabs laid, until we ran out of cement, track laid until I starting making silly mistakes in the measuring and cutting dept.
But then again it aint all been doom and gloom.
There are a couple of vids as well, one featuring some fat bloke, (Not sure who he is!!) at one point, if/when I can get them up loaded to U Tube.
OK
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1oOCOAvUwg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89-rj6TpOWQ&list=UUP1cvtGx-WP0yPqEBm4_7tQ
But then again it aint all been doom and gloom.
There are a couple of vids as well, one featuring some fat bloke, (Not sure who he is!!) at one point, if/when I can get them up loaded to U Tube.
OK
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1oOCOAvUwg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89-rj6TpOWQ&list=UUP1cvtGx-WP0yPqEBm4_7tQ
Neil Robinson
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Keep up the good work Gordon, some impressive progress.
It's really heartening to see.
It's really heartening to see.
Nodrog1826
Professional Idiot
Today has seen some changes in the MPD, after the delivery of a couple of R1 Points, the R3`s have been retained for further use.
More slabs laid as well, and have taken the opportunity to try out those concrete sleepers I bought a while back, their use will fit in with the story of the railway.
Trust me, I`m an Idiot!!![e]14[/e]
Whilst in silly mode, have to admit something has gone wrong with the angles, the curved point is too curved for my idea of how things will work, and will need a reverse curve to get it right again, need to re think the layout, but it`s dark, and my brain hurts so a job for another day.
More slabs laid as well, and have taken the opportunity to try out those concrete sleepers I bought a while back, their use will fit in with the story of the railway.
Trust me, I`m an Idiot!!![e]14[/e]
Whilst in silly mode, have to admit something has gone wrong with the angles, the curved point is too curved for my idea of how things will work, and will need a reverse curve to get it right again, need to re think the layout, but it`s dark, and my brain hurts so a job for another day.
Nodrog1826
Professional Idiot
Well today the Brain has been flexed, and I have sorted out the curved track problem
Before.....Curving off too much
After.....Straight
After, created another problem of suspended track and additional edging required.
So take two 40 cm sq paving slabs, cut one in half for the new straight section, then mark up the other to get a diagonal cut and three additional different sized triangles out of it.
May not get them laid this weekend, other commitments...
Before.....Curving off too much
After.....Straight
After, created another problem of suspended track and additional edging required.
So take two 40 cm sq paving slabs, cut one in half for the new straight section, then mark up the other to get a diagonal cut and three additional different sized triangles out of it.
May not get them laid this weekend, other commitments...
Nodrog1826
Professional Idiot
The passing loops will hold a five/six coach train and loco. But it`s supposed to be two platforms with a middle through running line.
Think the head shunt will need adjustment for a wider platform.
Any how today (Saturday) as it`s getting close to Sunday as I type, has seen the cementing of those cut triangles, and them some testing, with almost all my stock, bar 4 wagons.
The blue glow is the Massoth`s display inside the shed.
Finally the end for tonight.
There were some videos taken as well, for up loading to U tube tomorrow, or is that today!!
http://youtu.be/wckeAKzr9zo
http://youtu.be/w_3Lvj9EkF4
Don`t know what has gone wrong with U tube, but looks as if I carn`t up load videos to my channel, had to select a duplicate one.
Think the head shunt will need adjustment for a wider platform.
Any how today (Saturday) as it`s getting close to Sunday as I type, has seen the cementing of those cut triangles, and them some testing, with almost all my stock, bar 4 wagons.
The blue glow is the Massoth`s display inside the shed.
Finally the end for tonight.
There were some videos taken as well, for up loading to U tube tomorrow, or is that today!!
http://youtu.be/wckeAKzr9zo
http://youtu.be/w_3Lvj9EkF4
Don`t know what has gone wrong with U tube, but looks as if I carn`t up load videos to my channel, had to select a duplicate one.
Nodrog1826
Professional Idiot
More track fettling today, in light of experience, to create better/wider platform spaces.
Resulting in, from L to R.
Headshunt, Platform one face, Through/Branch line, Through Line, (Island Platform for a later development if necessary) Through Line, Platform/Station buildings.
Not too bad, seeing as it was all worked out ad hoc, dismantled, re jigged, and re assembled by 9.30 AM.
Not sure how long I can keep up this frantic pace.
Resulting in, from L to R.
Headshunt, Platform one face, Through/Branch line, Through Line, (Island Platform for a later development if necessary) Through Line, Platform/Station buildings.
Not too bad, seeing as it was all worked out ad hoc, dismantled, re jigged, and re assembled by 9.30 AM.
Not sure how long I can keep up this frantic pace.
Nodrog1826
Professional Idiot
Today has seen the development of some strange lumps in the trackbed.
Its all part of a gluing it down attempt, it may not work, it not plan s next...as in sod it, if it don`t stick, then it will float on the slabs.
Also tidied up the stone heap, after sifting through it yesterday for back fill, so now nature can reclaim part of the space.
Its all part of a gluing it down attempt, it may not work, it not plan s next...as in sod it, if it don`t stick, then it will float on the slabs.
Also tidied up the stone heap, after sifting through it yesterday for back fill, so now nature can reclaim part of the space.
Nodrog1826
Professional Idiot
Looks as if the gluing is a success, one failure out of twenty four, and it still needs a day or so to set.
The failed bond is one of the two on the bridge approach, so it does not matter in the great scheme of things, IMO.
One thing of note is that the MPD will not be glued down.
I did think about screwing it down, and have nailed/tacked it down on the bridge, but the potential to split/crack the thin slabs, didn't appeal to me.
The failed bond is one of the two on the bridge approach, so it does not matter in the great scheme of things, IMO.
One thing of note is that the MPD will not be glued down.
I did think about screwing it down, and have nailed/tacked it down on the bridge, but the potential to split/crack the thin slabs, didn't appeal to me.
Nodrog1826
Professional Idiot
Not sure if I am just talking to myself or not, but today has seen some alpine scenic additions.
Ok maybe not quite yet....but they are on site...
Ok maybe not quite yet....but they are on site...
Nodrog1826
Professional Idiot
A serious question, to which the only answer I can give, is I don't know, there is no plan as such, it's just going to evolve.
and I'm looking forward to each post