A number of my garden Railway projects have been languishing uncompleted. I decided to catch up and as it is not the best weather for working outside I decided to get my little indoor 'test track' layout into shape. I decided on the simplest approach to get the best results.
I built up the area in front of the track enough to hold back some ballast (alpine grit); the grass is from a dolls house supplier. A few added scenic items have got it looking really nice. A shot of the freight area and headshunt.
A look at the bridge (used as a scenic break), and the siding which doubles for freight loading as well.
And lastly a closer view of the station.
Still a few more things todo. I've got to paint the bridge, put in some more small trees and add the road crossing.
A look at the bridge (used as a scenic break), and the siding which doubles for freight loading as well.
And lastly a closer view of the station.
Still a few more things todo. I've got to paint the bridge, put in some more small trees and add the road crossing.
I think I need to add some appropriate lettering and numbers ..
A recent running session saw my 'Little Critter' disel double-head with my scratchbuilt freelance diesel (which had recently had a replacement motion). I needed both of them to get the pulling power for the train which had one of the wagon loaded with a heavy die cast car.
Trying out the permanent works train, to check clearances etc before finishing painting the tool/mess van and the crane.
My indoor 'branch' of the CVR has now moved on a stage. I managed to find a cheap large HO backscene at A Toy and Train fair which I though would look great. So last weekend I put up some backscne boards and glued on the backscene.
New box car from Bachmann (replaced the running gear)
