I have just discovered and really appreciate your garden railway videos. I am just considering building a 5" gauge railway in my garden - which is difficult terrain to say the least! So what you have achieved with your 5" line and your Ivy Railway is very inspirational. Many thanks and I look forward to more videos.
Thanks so much! I need to renovate the 5" when I get a chance. If you have the choice I would recommend 7 1/4 for the added variety and ride on / in locos.
@@Elvinley Thanks for your advice - I will aim for 7 1/4. If you don't mind me asking, - on your Ivy Railway, are your points (and the loop round your sheds) 10ft radius or larger - I was just worried whether the standard 4 wheel 71/4 battery locos (e.g Maxitrak) would get round a 10" radius?
@@Elvinley Thanks very much - that's very helpful. Got a large sweet chestnut to circumnavigate that I hope I can just (or nearly) squeeze a 10" rad curve round!
Superb. I'm convinced I pass your Gaff when on our way down to camping in Fairbourne. Im surprised no ones said anything about dual gauge? Lol (A Lot of work). Keep them coming and the model stuff too.
That's great! I'm in South Wales though. Dual gauge would be possible but pretty tricky, especially where points are concerned. I think I will stick to keeping them separate. Thanks a lot for commenting!
@@Elvinley Your welcome. My geography is a bit off!! Lol. Its amazing at what you have achieved in such a hilly area. I had 7 1/4 " gauge sweet pea a while back. Built by Keith Appelton. I didn't have anywhere to run (apart from on blocks) so I has to flog it. Yours looks really similar except for the gauge. Keith's version had slightly larger cylinders. Good times...
Pretty much. Some of the bank where the track went would need rebuilding. Instead, I will probably extend the siding as an out and back to the left rather than right round the old viaduct.
Well, that railroad looks like a lot of fun! I see you have "mad speed" enabled on the Ruston loco. :-) A bit of clean up on the 5 inch gauge would not be wasted effort...
Thank you for the video it is amazing what areas you have just a suggestion for the future perhaps you can clear out the hidden other half of the figure 8 and get it running again
if the 5 inch gauge railway and the ivy railway are on the same property which I assume they are you could perhaps turn the track to 7 1/4 gauge and have it be a branch line of the ivy railway. Unless its one is significantly higher than the other
You my friend are an utter madman. In the best of terms. I absolutely love that viaduct layout. Keep these videos coming please.
Haha thanks Tom. I have to agree that I have lost a few marbles.
I love your narration it's very soothing, too many people just put text on the screen but proper narration makes the world of difference.
Thanks very much!
Ha! This is beyond charming! Love the understated commentary. This is living proof of why some of us are crazy about small home railways! Brilliant!
Thanks a lot Stan! Glad you enjoyed it.
Interesting viaduct ride. Enjoyed very much cheers
Thanks!
Another superb video ,bit of railway empire going on in west wales by the look of it !
Yes South West. I'm done now. Enough is enough! Thanks a lot Merv!
I think the location of the Cup Holder @5:17 needs a rethink. Bit hard to reach without spilling the contents.
I think there are many things that need a rethink on this railway!
Nice to see a Hampton loade sign from off the Severn valley railway and a great video
Thanks Marc. Always loved the SVR and the sign is a repro bought on Hampton Loade Station in the wagon that sells bits and bobs. Only cost a tenner.
Bargain ,I must have a little ride out over that way it's only 40 mins from me
I have just discovered and really appreciate your garden railway videos. I am just considering building a 5" gauge railway in my garden - which is difficult terrain to say the least! So what you have achieved with your 5" line and your Ivy Railway is very inspirational. Many thanks and I look forward to more videos.
Thanks so much! I need to renovate the 5" when I get a chance. If you have the choice I would recommend 7 1/4 for the added variety and ride on / in locos.
@@Elvinley Thanks for your advice - I will aim for 7 1/4. If you don't mind me asking, - on your Ivy Railway, are your points (and the loop round your sheds) 10ft radius or larger - I was just worried whether the standard 4 wheel 71/4 battery locos (e.g Maxitrak) would get round a 10" radius?
@@GardenHermit It is about 9ft radius around the shed but one point is even tighter than that. I use bogie vehicles for this reason.
@@Elvinley Thanks very much - that's very helpful. Got a large sweet chestnut to circumnavigate that I hope I can just (or nearly) squeeze a 10" rad curve round!
Lovely mate... Great video as always !
Cheers bud!
Fantastique, ce gars!!!
Thanks!
Superb. I'm convinced I pass your Gaff when on our way down to camping in Fairbourne.
Im surprised no ones said anything about dual gauge? Lol (A Lot of work).
Keep them coming and the model stuff too.
That's great! I'm in South Wales though. Dual gauge would be possible but pretty tricky, especially where points are concerned. I think I will stick to keeping them separate. Thanks a lot for commenting!
@@Elvinley Your welcome. My geography is a bit off!! Lol. Its amazing at what you have achieved in such a hilly area.
I had 7 1/4 " gauge sweet pea a while back. Built by Keith Appelton. I didn't have anywhere to run (apart from on blocks) so I has to flog it. Yours looks really similar except for the gauge. Keith's version had slightly larger cylinders. Good times...
@@wideyxyz2271 Yes I have a 7 1/4 Sweet William on my other line. Great little locos.
Very nice 😎👍
Thanks a lot!
Great. A bit of snipping and strimming... good as new. It's all there, just needs a bit of TLC.
Pretty much. Some of the bank where the track went would need rebuilding. Instead, I will probably extend the siding as an out and back to the left rather than right round the old viaduct.
Liked…but why does this line and tracks remember me to the Indiana Jones films…. 😜😁.
Haha not sure.
Well, that railroad looks like a lot of fun!
I see you have "mad speed" enabled on the Ruston loco. :-)
A bit of clean up on the 5 inch gauge would not be wasted effort...
Already started!
Lovely!
Thank you for the video it is amazing what areas you have just a suggestion for the future perhaps you can clear out the hidden other half of the figure 8 and get it running again
Maybe or can extend the siding I have left.
@@Elvinley haha yes
Nice to see the progression to where you are now, based on your history so far, a house move and 2ft gauge in the garden is next?
Haha no I'm staying put and have reached the gauge I am happy with!
Wow
if the 5 inch gauge railway and the ivy railway are on the same property which I assume they are you could perhaps turn the track to 7 1/4 gauge and have it be a branch line of the ivy railway. Unless its one is significantly higher than the other
It is probably ten or more feet between the two!
lol
I know. :)