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 ....

CVR Indoors - progress at last

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.