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.

CVR Indoors - Station completed

The station building and telephone box are some kiddies toy oddments I got at a car boot. The lamps are from a doll's house range. Flower boxes again from dolls house supplier.

I'll be doing the scenic break next; can't decide on bridge or tunnel entrance.

Crane Project - Completed

At last I've finished building and painting the Crane and it's Mess&Tool van.


I think I need to add some appropriate lettering and numbers ..

Diesels 'Double Head'

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.