Re:The EJ&KLR project
Well I was over at the EJ&KLR today so as well as do some running there were some jobs to sort out...
The decking plank has not faired well as a platform - note of caution to others - it's been down about 6 months and it's twisted along it's length more than banana'd but it means it no longer lay flat. Last time I was at the EJ&KLR I dug out the foundations and buried a bit deeper which kind of cured it, well minimised the impact on passing steam engine's connecting rods, but with the recent spell of hot weather it's even worse today.
So out it came - and I went down to B&Q, stealing Mel's road surface idea and getting some cold-cure tarmac. Less than £7 for a big bag - and there is enough left to sort my drive too (I've a dodgy repair from the previous owner to repair!) - it's a bit black at the moment, but I trust it will weather in and be a bit more outdoor friendly than timber. It's quite a rough surface despite a good thudding with a brick, but it will be ok I think.
http://ejklr.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/platform-banana.html < Link To Platform banana...
http://ejklr.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/cold-cure-platform.html < Link To Cold cure platform...
I also got some trains out for a play - the Schoema and EJ&KLR modern stock got a run - the recently repainted coach looking great in the garden, it was windy and I was worried about derailments so until the wind died down I got out the railbus - and then later the Rugens hauled various trains until it was time to pack up and come home...
http://ejklr.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/windy-afternoon-on-line.html < Link To Windy afternoon on the line...
I also took a few better shots on the Lumix...
Big news - my son will be born on Monday, if not before! The EJ&KLR will not be renamed, but how long before Alex has his own train?
I had a lot of fun, as you can see!
) and even a OBB gondola (£30 brand new of evilbay!!!!!) waiting on the bench and just need the bigger wheels to rewheel the gondola.
