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wish I could build mine in a day....I do like the railway and the buildings!
I've got a long way to go before I even start mine....and a hell of a lot to learn!!!
its not fair "I want my railway NOW!!!"
Oh well just have to see if hubby and rest of the family get the BIG hint's of buildings and stuff I want for Christmas!!!
roll on the spring when I might just have enough to get me going...
anyone know the man who predicted the lottery results- I could do with a nice big WIN!!!!!! I'll let him cut the ribbon on the grand opening!!!! but then if I did win I think the train I'd buy would be a bit bigger...........maybe FULL SIZE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!well we can but dream!!!! _________________ Newbie & Novice...future plan's- Garden railway "0" SCALE MAMOD STEAM...(2009)
Garden railway Sit & Ride 5 or 7 " (2012)
Steam Boat....Steam Car....(2009)
Sit & ride road traction engine 3 ? 4 or ? (2011)....re design garden's NOW!!
Here's my one day railway built very cheaply and quickly a couple of weeks ago. I was planning to build it outside but as winter is approaching I decided to build it in the garage instead. The winters out here in Michigan are very cold and brutal (had over 70 inches of snow last year!) so running indoors will be so much better. I might move it outside in the Spring.
It's just a simple oval about 15ft long x 9ft wide. Has 8ft diameter curves either end. It's certainly not as fancy as Alan's railway, no buildings or anything. Just a simple all-weather track for running live steamers.
It's only 20" off the ground but this is a nice comfortable height when sitting in a chair.
I am getting at the point where I want a full-time track setup. I'm looking at setting up an outdoor railway for Los Dos and my (as of yet) unnamed Ruby. Wife said "Shouldn't we work on stuff we actually need in the backyard, like plants?" I'm inclined to shrug it off! Looks good, both railways shown here. _________________ '48 Farmall Cub "Black Cat"
Mamod TE1A "Kayenta"
Wilesco Traktor
Wilesco "Old Smokey" roller
Red Rocks Railroad
Mamod SL "Los Dos"
Accucraft Ruby
I am getting at the point where I want a full-time track setup. I'm looking at setting up an outdoor railway for Los Dos and my (as of yet) unnamed Ruby. Wife said "Shouldn't we work on stuff we actually need in the backyard, like plants?" I'm inclined to shrug it off! Looks good, both railways shown here.
Plants and garden railways do go together, your wife could do the landscaping for you. _________________ Les - Nolo Servile Capistrum
I am getting at the point where I want a full-time track setup. I'm looking at setting up an outdoor railway for Los Dos and my (as of yet) unnamed Ruby. Wife said "Shouldn't we work on stuff we actually need in the backyard, like plants?" I'm inclined to shrug it off! Looks good, both railways shown here.
Plants and garden railways do go together, your wife could do the landscaping for you.
The idea is to let her think she is doing the Landscaping WITH you, the trains will set her plants of nicely _________________ Non Impedite Raditioni Cogitationis
I am getting at the point where I want a full-time track setup. I'm looking at setting up an outdoor railway for Los Dos and my (as of yet) unnamed Ruby. Wife said "Shouldn't we work on stuff we actually need in the backyard, like plants?" I'm inclined to shrug it off! Looks good, both railways shown here.
Plants and garden railways do go together, your wife could do the landscaping for you.
The idea is to let her think she is doing the Landscaping WITH you, the trains will set her plants of nicely
Here in Az., the plants are going to be minimal anyway. She really wants a vegetable garden and a tree. The railway would be elevated and not really come into conflict with these. It certainly won't affect the grass, since we aren't going to have any! _________________ '48 Farmall Cub "Black Cat"
Mamod TE1A "Kayenta"
Wilesco Traktor
Wilesco "Old Smokey" roller
Red Rocks Railroad
Mamod SL "Los Dos"
Accucraft Ruby
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Accucraft "Ruby" Locomotive Kit 2008 / 2009
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) its called the 1 day railway because it was built in 1 day ;whispers; and it shows!
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