My first garden railway

[phils2um]

Amazing progress in a couple of months! Got to figure how to incorporate my shed into the layout. But first I have to clear the junk out of the garage so I can move the junk in the shed!

Phil S.

 

[Adam1989]

So with the nights closing in by the time I get home from work progress has really been limited to the weekend. But nevertheless progress has been made I have ballasted the track to hide the bricks, put a few more plants in and even got a station after persuading (nagging) the wife.

 

[Sean.]

Is Blue your favorite color ?

 

[Adam1989]

Is Blue your favorite color ?

No it’s green why

 

[PhilP]

Possibly, due the slate chippings you have used a weed suppression?

 

[Adam1989]

Possibly, due the slate chippings you have used a weed suppression?

I see that was the wife / management / building regulations departments choice got to try and keep them happy

 

[Sean.]

All you need is some fish ....

 

[PhilP]

All you need is some fish ....

And a stream of bubbles coming out of the station!

Hmmmm... Wonder if the 'Diver' figures are anywhere near 1:24??

 

[Adam1989]

And a stream of bubbles coming out of the station!

Hmmmm... Wonder if the 'Diver' figures are anywhere near 1:24??

I am sure someone could make some if not. Maybe this could be an inspiration for a station name.

 

[Sean.]

Just get some

 

[Adam1989]

Possibly, due the slate chippings you have used a weed suppression?

Yes don't want to be constantly pulling up weeds so a liner was used
All joking aside it's not as blue as it looks, I will be planting more plants to brake it up, but as I know nothing about gardening I am struggling to know what to plant so any suggestions will be much appreciated

 

[Adam1989]

So we have a new locomotive added to the roster, purchased from Dave
( idlemarvel ) fantastic loco and thank you to Dave for helping set it up.

 

[idlemarvel]

The new loco looks much better and more at home on your outdoor layout. Glad I could help.

 

[Adam1989]

A few snaps from today’s snowy running.

 

[idlemarvel]

Great pictures, perfect snow for showing off your new locos, nice and deep and white with the slanting sun's rays.

 

[Wistow vale rlwy]

Yes don't want to be constantly pulling up weeds so a liner was used
All joking aside it's not as blue as it looks, I will be planting more plants to brake it up, but as I know nothing about gardening I am struggling to know what to plant so any suggestions will be much appreciated

Adam, your garden railway looks great! Please don't let people's comments about the colour of the slate you have chosen put you off - 10+ years ago I chose plum coloured slate to act as a weed suppressant like you - it looked a little in-your-face at the time but mother nature's weathering process has worked it's magic and it blends in nicely now - alpine planting and small-leaved ground cover plants will help.
Best regards, Wistow Vale Rlwy.

 

[Wistow vale rlwy]

So we have a new locomotive added to the roster, purchased from Dave
( idlemarvel ) fantastic loco and thank you to Dave for helping set it up.View attachment 246334

Good choice with the Nicki & Frank S - one of the favourites of my fleet.
Wistow Vale Rlwy

 

[Steve]

Looks brilliant thanks for sharing

 

[Adam1989]

Finally picked up some tunnel entrances for the shed at the Warwick show got them painted, tie dies it up nicely.

 

[dunnyrail]

Nice tidy setup and live the Pond (Lake). Hope there are no Herrons about. Casey recently lost all his Fish that had been around many years to one.