Garden Railway Forum

I think it doesn't matter how old the thread or post is really, the question was put 'Why do we do it' If the post by dudeface is what got him into garden railways it really ok to post old threads or posts don't you think. I haven't got anything against anyone on the forum, it's personal choice in w...

How do I start to say how much I am so appreciative of all of your support, it is heart warming to say the least. I have missed the forum and as you all know the banter and general warm welcome we all get from members is far better than all the rest of the forums I have had dealings with. This is th...

Large needle works for me, but then it's whatever works for you Phil. It's always good to try things out, although I don't relish doing those things, my eyesight is getting worse and sometimes I miss the point of the needle onto them and they go flying away never to be seen again..

Thanks for those photos Phil, they will come in handy i'am sure.

Nice colours on them.

Not like most of us then....

They have lasted a long time though Peter, most I have seen seem to be damaged in some way. Don't you think garages and other buildings that have some sort of exhaust smoke from petrol and diesel vehicles and smoke from steam engines, dirty up glass in the real world. When I worked at the exhaust fa...

I am really impressed with your progress Phil and with the help of the master builder, Peter, you have got the beginnings of a line that anyone would be proud of. I certainly would be.


Need to try and come and visit when we get around to visiting Peter next year sometime.

That is neat Drew. Are you not going to have a rake of them, they would look good with about 6 or more. Next year perhaps... :dontknow: Thanks Rod. Just trying to focus on the earthworks and pond setup and (someday) laying the track down. Once it gets too cold to work in the garden I plan to get ba...

I spent some time building the back wall of the raised bed today, and emptied the rainwater out of the ponds so I can get them into level position and put in the plumbing for the waterfall and filter. At this rate trackbed will probably have to wait until at least the spring, but maybe I can get in...

Just gets better and better Rik, you must be up for an Oscar this year as best producer, director and film script....

Thats really neat Phil, hopefully you will be able to try it out this week, apparently we are in for a few days of decent weather before it goes back to being that wet stuff again...

Nice that Peter.

Well Jake, at least you are able to run your'e brilliant rolling stock. :thumbright: Ours are no where near yet because our line has stopped now because of all the blooming rain we are getting and it will soon be far too cold to do anything when November comes according to the long range weather for...

Nothing more to say about it really, only wow...what an expertly built wagon and the rest of the crane build. :salute: Not going to be easy for the rest of us to come close to your skills Peter. Just in awe the master and jaw dropping beautifully built...not picked my jaw of the floor yet mate.... :...

Nice Peter.

Nice video Dazza, shame we don't get more night running videos don't you think. It seems after sundown the trains stop running for some reason mostly in our hobby. when I get my line finished I will have to get some night time running done me-thinks

Thats so much better isn't Phil. Go a little bit closer by either moving closer or zoom in a little before you start filming mate. I promise you, you will get a lot better at it with practice mate.

Thats why we do what we do isn't Andrew, to love the hobby no matter how long things take. We never finish adding to the rolling stock or buildings in some why do we.

I did start to watch this earlier, but had to go out, just finished watching now and it's a brilliantly shot video. Some interesting rolling stock also.


Did I spot two figures stood by that building who look suspiciously like you and MAM Dazza....