railwayman198
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When cool and damp this plant produces a rich green ground cover but the recent hot dry spell gives a completely different look. I rather like it.
Soleirolia solerolii 'Mind Your Own Business' after a dry spell.
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Rhinochugger
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MMmmm, not sure if that livery suits the Alco
Mind you, one loco did get outshopped with the loco 'Suffer'n Pacific - which is more in keeping with the plant life
railwayman198
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My other Alco is a little brighter... well, a lot brighter. Such a reliable runner that I felt obliged to get it a companion.MMmmm, not sure if that livery suits the Alco
Mind you, one loco did get outshopped with the loco 'Suffer'n Pacific - which is more in keeping with the plant life
railwayman198
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I also put some wasp stripes on the nose of the ex Southern Pacific one, mainly to cover up the lettering. Then weathered it a bit, to make it look a bit less like a lump of plastic.
The MYOB will return to its rich green when it gets a good dose of rain. A house near me had in addition to the rich green a lighter green in the front garden but it all got trampled by builders before I got round to asking for a slug of the lighter stuff. But it is returning now after about 3 years so I may be able to get some of the lighter green before long. It will continue to grow as the front garden is North facing so does not suffer so much from direct harsh sunlight.
SevenOfDiamonds
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No such problem here, even after a dry spell . . .
Indeed, the growth is so prolific that the "upper branch line" (right) is out of service at present, while the main line (left) is kept clear . . .
Cheers
David
Eaglecliff
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I hate this stuff...bought a pot for £2.99, split it into three - it's now taking over the entire garden. Monty Don raised his eyebrows over it when an interviewee on Gardeners' World said he had used it. Apparently there is no known killer, except possibly a flamethrower, or a small nuclear explosion.
JimmyB
Now retired - trains and fishing
Second best IMHO, Corsican Mint is my favourite, very similar to MYOB, but a minty smell
viaEstrecha
Spanish metre gauge in G scale (on the cheap)
Lemon thyme is similar. Does need to be trimmed back, but smells good and fills in low areas well. That said, I learned my lesson with the first iteration of the railway and when I rebuilt it, all ground level track has a thick PVC membrane beneath and I put a barrier (mostly substantial plastic edging - not the cheapo corrugated stuff that goes brittle) between the trackbed and plants, or used sunken troughs at the lineside, and now it does not get invaded and just the occasional sedum shoot manages to jump across.
Yes I also like them but had little luck growing them, I think in my case the soil is too rich having been in part a market garden before I got the house. Lots of years of manure building the soil to quality loam. Stuff that needs good load rockets away whereas thin nutrient plants suffer from the surplus of nutrients. All gardens have their issues!Second best IMHO, Corsican Mint is my favourite, very similar to MYOB, but a minty smell
Eaglecliff
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'Coz it doesn't stay where it's put...!
Ralphmp
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If your railway is elevated like mine is then ground cover plants aren’t really relevant. Shrubs and bushes to grow around the supporting structure are, in my case, the order of the day.
Railway is elevated but have some growing area’s. Ground cover very relevant in those areas but small leaf plants much appreciated. Only 1 location works fir MYOB due to sunny location, thus like other options but most are suffering just now.
stevedenver
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Great photo.
imho, very plausible livery too. Looks like a working locomotive.
the ‘varnish ‘ livery is also superb. Theres a real talent in developing an original livery and having it look plausible.
I like the figure in the foreground too. Helps the locos shortened proportion, imho.
I agree they are great locos .
however….i seem to recall your railway is tropical…probably not much snow….???
imho, very plausible livery too. Looks like a working locomotive.
the ‘varnish ‘ livery is also superb. Theres a real talent in developing an original livery and having it look plausible.
I like the figure in the foreground too. Helps the locos shortened proportion, imho.
I agree they are great locos .
however….i seem to recall your railway is tropical…probably not much snow….???
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railwayman198
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Yes, I was going to remove the plough until I saw this photo of a Jamaican bauxite train. Maybe it serves as a cow catcher?
