Walnut Lane railway

[Andrew]

Very impressive!

[Sam95]

Few month ago I bought a station, but the roof was made from plywood.
So I printed some tiles and glue them on this plywood base.

Last week-end I started to create the platform with Syporex.

Now I would like to add some stuff on the platform like benches, lights, fences. But I don't know how to fix them.

Do you have any idea please ?

[Sam95]

Hello

Here is a quick video of the first train stopping in my station.
I have decided to named my station "walnut lane station" as my street's name is "gros noyer" In French which can be translated as "huge walnut tree"

[ge_rik]

Great little video. Nicely framed and realistic running speeds.

Rik

[Sam95]

Thanks

The running speed is possible thanks to battery powered loco.

Do you have an idea to fix accessories on the platform made of aerated concrete ?

[Andrew]

Great little video. Nicely framed and realistic running speeds.

I enjoyed the scale speed too, particularly the gentle station stop...

Sam, would silicone sealant ( as used in bathrooms etc) work to fix things to your platform?

Cheers,

Andrew.

[philipy]

Do you have an idea to fix accessories on the platform made of aerated concrete ?

If you really want things permanently fixed, try Gorilla Glue ( the original foaming one ). I used it to glue a loose stone platform edge to the concrete platform. It's still in place after about 5 years.

[ge_rik]

Another possibility is instant grab adhesive.

Rik

[Sam95]

Yesterday I worked a little bit on the layout installing some gravel and a wood wall.

[philipy]

Thats coming along nicely.

[Sam95]

Hello all,

Here are some news of my layout. I have printed my first truck from thingiverse a hudson tipper. The wheels axle is made of 3mm stainless steel . The bushing and spacer are made of 4mm brass tube.

the truk has been painted in brown and it works fine on my LGB rails with some weight in it.









I also add some gravel in the "mine" area. Now I am looking for plants to put into the 2 white flower boxes to cover the side of the boxes.



And finally 2 benches have been added to the station platform. Also from thingiverse and 3d printed in PETG.

[ge_rik]

The varnished wood on the benches has been really well represented.

Rik

[philipy]

The varnished wood on the benches has been really well represented.

Rik

Yes, I thought that as well.

[Sam95]

Thanks

It is only brown acrilyc paint applied with a brush. I think the white PETG print which is almost transparent helps a lot.

My problem actually is that I tried to glue the bench to the platform but it doesn't stick.
And the platform is too vacant without passengers......

[ge_rik]

My problem actually is that I tried to glue the bench to the platform but it doesn't stick.
And the platform is too vacant without passengers......

Have you tried Gorilla Glue?

Rik

[Sam95]

Not yet for the glue it is hard to find in France.

Rik I have a question for you :
I would like to add a Mine Hopper but I have no idea of the dimensions. I saw that you have one on your railway :https://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2012/1 ... opper.html

Could you give me some measurement for exemple total lenght, width and height thus I can draw my own model ?

Thanks
Sam

[ge_rik]

Not yet for the glue it is hard to find in France.

Rik I have a question for you :
I would like to add a Mine Hopper but I have no idea of the dimensions. I saw that you have one on your railway :https://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2012/1 ... opper.html

Could you give me some measurement for exemple total lenght, width and height thus I can draw my own model ?

Thanks
Sam

Hi Sam
I think I saw some Gorilla Glue in the local brico the last time I was in France.

I'm just out for a coffee, but I'll take the measurements of the loading hopper as soon as I get home.

Rik

[ge_rik]

Hope this is enough to get you started. Let me know if you need more info / photos / dimensions

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Rik

[Sam95]

Thanks Rik it is perfect with the picture

[Sam95]

Hello all,

A new platform is now present in the station, and also some fences.
The passengers are still missing, so we have only freight trafic for the moment :