New loco gets a run ..

A nice sunny day and I gave my Aristocraft 0-4-0T a run round outside, here it is paused for short break in the station.

New Arrival - 0-4-0T

My latest addition to my loco stud, an Aristocraft 0-4-0T, simmers after doing some shunting on my 'CVR indoors' layout. I bought it secondhand at a local toy&train fair for a good price. Looking forward to running it round the outdoor layout.

Spring Running

A smidge early to call it spring but close enought for me. Nice to get out in the sun and run a few trains.

The track inspection boys go out first ...

Mmy new little shunter loco moves a couple of small wagons past the signal tower .

A stop for the passenger service ...

New Arrivals ....

Firstly and LGB track cleaning loco (secondhand), needs some new cleaning wheels fitted; otherwise a good runner.

Secondly my little mini shunter (converted Postman Pat loco toy body on old LGB motion), seen here on the CVR indoor branch.

Level Crossing Completed

I took advantage of the sunny weather today to complete my level crossing project. The side approaches are from the Playmobil crossing, the track inserts and centre piece are cut from dark grey ceramic floor tile.

New Signal Tower

Positioned by the entrance to the good yard and the station, the signalman will be well able to keep a watch on all the train movements ..

In order to make space for the signal tower I had to move a windmill, I put it next to the farm, it seems to fit in quite well ..

Snowbound ....

After the snow had fallen I thought the graden railway looked quite picturesque. I only had time to take some photos when I got home; however the darkness and the camera flash show up the snow quite well.

An overall shot of the town and railway (where is that snowplough ?)

The town looks well snowed in ...

A view of the station and top end of the town ...

The main station building, some very brave passengers are waiting for the next train (they must be cold) ....

I don't think the windmill will be working for a while ....