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.

First Running session this year.

A view of the town after one of the paths has been re-laid to run alongside the track (for ease of access)...Trying out the permanent works train, to check clearances etc before finishing painting the tool/mess van and the crane.

CVR Indoors - 2

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.

The rolling stock looks right now against it; an added extra is I've got a lovely panoramic view to look at while I'm sitting at my modelling desk.

Spring Tingle

Now that spring is here, I feel I want get some running sessions in.

I've got a bit of major garden rework to finish (new path/border), then I can get onto the railway.

I've managed do so some work on the track. Removal of weeds etc. Some of the builidngs need repairing and a lick of paint.

New Rolling Stock

Car Transporter - converted (not quite finished yet) backmann wagon:

New box car from Bachmann (replaced the running gear)

What of the crane and tool van, these are still awaiting their final coat of paint (doh ! must finish this project off).

CVR Arrives Indoors ..

The only space I had was around my modelling desk and rolling stock storage shelves. I managed to fit in a small 'U' shaped layout, but did not I have room for some Gn15.

It will allow me to test new rolling stock and fiddle with locos etc. The layout has a curved passing loop and a short stub siding.

The intention is to add backscene boards and to add details like a small station halt, goods area and if I can squeeze it in (with some extra track) a small engine shed.

Going Indoors ?

Having been given permission to have a small running area in-doors, I've been busy with the tape measure and drawing track plans. A small re-organisation of my modelling desk area and some suitable shelving and simple baseboards should do the job.

Current plan is to have a G scale loco shed and exchange siding to a Gn15 narrow gauge feed. I managed to get some cheap wagons (On30 - but they look just about right for a large Gn15). Fingers crossed, I'll see what I can shoe-horn in to the space available.

Unfortunately I won't be able to connect the in-door track to the out-doors layout, but it will give me somewhere to play with my trains if the weather is bad.