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Thanks guys- as well as the wood sticks being a real movement from wood yard to kindling box, the works train also conducts a real purpose - you'll notice the wire carrier, well it carrying garden wire (and string at times) that I use to tie/tidy up the multitude of plants growing and rising up from under the line - the train and I set off from the depot and travel the whole line doing my gardening - there is also a tipper wagon included in the consist for some of the clippings! (altho I do chat a bit as summer goes on as I'd need a continual train service for all the cuttings!)
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It's a real working railway. I like it.
Trains and gardening. What a great way to relax. Have you got a refreshment train too?
Ian
Trains and gardening. What a great way to relax. Have you got a refreshment train too?
Ian
Ian
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Of course Ian Meet the Gin & Tonic train - the holders of the can and glass and gin miniature lifts out so it can carry beer cans and bottles
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And we do sausages running trains from the BBQ area to the seating area
The challenge is running trains and cooking sausages at the same time!!!!
The challenge is running trains and cooking sausages at the same time!!!!
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- Soar Valley Light
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It's a joy to behold Mark.
My original Soar Valley Light Railway was based around the concept of an 'Estate Railway' that would service the garden. However, my love for Narrow Gauge Railways (as opposed to industrial tramways) of the W&L and L&B variety, combined with living in an area of outstanding beauty and having a fertile imagination that can see a railway in the most challenging of landscapes (whether there was ever one there or not!) led to the birth of the Charnwood Forest Light Railway. I love the concept but regret the loss of the 'real' working railway that the SVLR, just like the CHLR, would have been.
Andrew
My original Soar Valley Light Railway was based around the concept of an 'Estate Railway' that would service the garden. However, my love for Narrow Gauge Railways (as opposed to industrial tramways) of the W&L and L&B variety, combined with living in an area of outstanding beauty and having a fertile imagination that can see a railway in the most challenging of landscapes (whether there was ever one there or not!) led to the birth of the Charnwood Forest Light Railway. I love the concept but regret the loss of the 'real' working railway that the SVLR, just like the CHLR, would have been.
Andrew
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"'cause I can't manage on three gaffer!"
"'cause I can't manage on three gaffer!"
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Now there's a man with his garden railway priorities just right!
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Great line Mark, love the weathering on your’e wagons…
The plants and bush’s are growing fast around our line too, so we will be getting our’s sorted too…in-between showers that is…..
The plants and bush’s are growing fast around our line too, so we will be getting our’s sorted too…in-between showers that is…..
ROD
Life is so easy when I run my trains.
https://gardenrails.org/forum/viewtopic ... 41&t=11364
https://www.youtube.com/@fairywoodlightrailway
Life is so easy when I run my trains.
https://gardenrails.org/forum/viewtopic ... 41&t=11364
https://www.youtube.com/@fairywoodlightrailway
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Just brilliant. I love it. My own railway is at the planning stage (has been for years). It hasn't got a name yet, but does have some stock and track ready to lay. I want my railway to have a raison d'etre and plausible story. If it has a real purpose too, even better.
Ian
Ian
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Hi everyone - you'll have noticed I've been a bit quiet on here recently - the reason is that we've decided to relocate back to Yorkshire (numerous family reasons) from Kent AND around the same time i was made redundant from work - add to that a mum with Alzheimers and things have been a bit hectic - anyway, as a result (no move date yet) I have started to gradually take the CHLR down and apart - all very sad BUT it will rise again in the future upt'north - so far I've taken about two thirds of the line down - left myself one side of garden to play own until we sell the house - here are a few sad pics of the demolition gang in action and how things look without the rails - all feels very late 60's post Beeching!
I have taken quite a few pics over the last few days during the last days of operation so hope to share them soon
I have taken quite a few pics over the last few days during the last days of operation so hope to share them soon
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- Soar Valley Light
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Hi Mark,
Commiserations on your problems, you have my sympathy for what it's worth.
It's sad to see the railway go, it's been one of my favourites, especially as it's always been a real working railway.The pictures are very evocative.
I hope the move goes well and that a new line makes an appearance as soon as you're settled back in the homeland. I look forward to the commencement of the 'Batter Pudding Special' service!
Andrew
Commiserations on your problems, you have my sympathy for what it's worth.
It's sad to see the railway go, it's been one of my favourites, especially as it's always been a real working railway.The pictures are very evocative.
I hope the move goes well and that a new line makes an appearance as soon as you're settled back in the homeland. I look forward to the commencement of the 'Batter Pudding Special' service!
Andrew
"Smith! Why do you only come to work four days a week?
"'cause I can't manage on three gaffer!"
"'cause I can't manage on three gaffer!"
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Cheers - yes I think I'll need a new headboard - The Yorkshire PuddingSoar Valley Light wrote: ↑Thu Aug 30, 2018 4:26 pm Hi Mark,
I hope the move goes well and that a new line makes an appearance as soon as you're settled back in the homeland. I look forward to the commencement of the 'Batter Pudding Special' service!
Andrew
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Sad news Mark, we never did meet up for a run on your line. My railway is getting the axe as well so you are not the only one.
Good luck.
Tom
Good luck.
Tom
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Cheers Tom - my hope is that my next line will be a lot more visitor loco friendly (ie have wider clearances) so who knows you may make it to CHLRv2!
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Two railways disappearing within a week is not good news. I'm sorry to hear the circumstances that have led to this move, too much happening at the same time and a need to prioritise your actions to make the best decisions available. Good luck and best wishes for your future.
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Sorry to hear this Mark,
I hope all goes well in the weeks and months ahead.
I hope all goes well in the weeks and months ahead.
If at first you don't succeed, use a bigger hammer!
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Thanks Peter & Jim - sure it will all work out...........eventually
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Mark,
I understand your reasons for you having to dismantle your railway. I'm sure, in time you will construct something that will give you as much or more pleasure than your present line did. From what I see the Yorkshire group of the 16mm association is large and active so there should be plenty of opportunity to run your stock until you are able to build your new railway.
I understand your reasons for you having to dismantle your railway. I'm sure, in time you will construct something that will give you as much or more pleasure than your present line did. From what I see the Yorkshire group of the 16mm association is large and active so there should be plenty of opportunity to run your stock until you are able to build your new railway.
Ian
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I can only add my commiserations to those of everyone else Mark, and hope that you are soon able to complete the move you hope for. As Ian says, Yorkshire 16mm Assoc group is large and thriving, so once you're up there, you'll be able to get running again, and maybe see some examples to base CHLR mk2 on. Good luck!
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Phil
Sporadic Garden Railer who's inconsistencies know no bounds
My Line - https://gardenrails.org/forum/viewtopic ... 41&t=11077
Sporadic Garden Railer who's inconsistencies know no bounds
My Line - https://gardenrails.org/forum/viewtopic ... 41&t=11077
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Hope all works out well with the move.
Perhaps Birds Nest Halt should be renamed Wasps Nest Halt on the new railway in the light of the picture.
Rik
Perhaps Birds Nest Halt should be renamed Wasps Nest Halt on the new railway in the light of the picture.
Rik
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Sad news - I've really enjoyed the way you created a 'real' working railway - but I look forward to seeing how CHLR 2 will shape up.
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