Thanks Rob. Oh yes, quite the team effort. Got a full video on the bridge rebuild on the way too, which is where my Grandfather really worked his magic on.
My opinion all G scale trains should be equipped with optional battery power since they have the space available for electronics and battery as G scale is designed for outside but requires a lot of maintenance and cleaning for smooth running year after year unless you plan on removing the track after a while.
I lift my track from time to time, but up here in Scotland, the weather can be unkind, so I always use stainless steel screws, round-headed. Absolute doddle to remove, after years of service. I have a mix of LGB and Aristo track. I really like Aristo track with the stainless steel screws through the fishplates, but use the Massoth clamps when linking LGB (mostly points) to Aristo track.Sad that Aristo went bust. I also found an LGB solution, mixed with water, that not only cleans the track, but leaves some protection against weather corrosion. However, like you, the trusty LGB block is still the best solution, albeit it hard work over several hundred of metres of tracks, not always easily accessible. Good work.
great video, one thing i used to use when we had a garden railway was the lgb track cleaning attachment that screwed under most lgb 4 wheel wagons and after a few runs round the line it cleaned the track up pretty well
That's a cracking garden railway. A very well behaved dog too, my dog would have been barking at the locos and probably knocked them all off the track. Thanks for the nice video.
Hi SD, Wow what a lovely layout. I noticed some big rocks and I think granite in the back ground. We live in Cornwall at the edge of Bodmin moor and the garden is full of rocks and granite like yours. Ive just started my layout outside and did notice the track getting dirty already. Its nickel silver but still seems to dull. So thanks for the tips on cleaning. The lube looks good as well. I loved your bridge over the pond. It looked like 2x1 structure fitted to the base with what I guess was timber uprights ?? Did you use ordinary paint on the timbers. My concern is that everything I make has to withstand the Cornish damp. So thanks again for sharing your layout it looks stunning. All the best Duncan.
Many thanks indeed and glad you found the video of help. Yes, the bridge is indeed an old scaffolding plank. The deck had since rotted away and was replaced, however it is yet to be refitted - I've sadly not used the railway for about 3 years now and thinking of selling most of it off.
that is a full family affair. great job for sure. and lots of work. but like all model RR, once it is left for awhile. it is going to take so " elbow grease " to get her up to full and smooth running.
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Excellent video of the updated & fantastic job of keeping your garden railway looking nice 👍 One possible question, can you do open days of showing your garden railway to everyone in the near future?
Hi Anothony, yes, I used PIKO rail claps were rails tend to come apart. I also grease the fish plates with graphite paste before fitting (I top this up very couple of years). As for isolating sections, hope this update I did on the contraction of the railway is of help; ua-cam.com/video/sTO3Ige0gTQ/v-deo.html
@@SDJR7F88 Hi mate,thankyou for your response,so with the rail clamps,you don't bother anymore?When you laid your points did you isolate them?I only really have experince of OO gauge and N gauge.i normally use my clubs G scale
@@anthonyhawkins9432 Should all be in the videos for the isolators, rail claps are left on all the time. Wiring is just the same as 00 and N, I recommend looking up isolating track plans if you need more info
Thanks Jim! I got the ballast from a local builders merchants. It's chippings for rockeries and paths. I got the clean chippings to the closest scale I could. Hope it's of help
Lovely video. Most enjoyable and a little help from your Granddad. A perfect demonstration of what a model railway is all about. Rob
Thanks Rob. Oh yes, quite the team effort. Got a full video on the bridge rebuild on the way too, which is where my Grandfather really worked his magic on.
Splendid garden railway Callum, love the little L&B Baldwin loco! Joachim
Thanks ever so much! Glad you like it! The Bachmann "Lyn" really is a lovely model! Highly recommend!
My opinion all G scale trains should be equipped with optional battery power since they have the space available for electronics and battery as G scale is designed for outside but requires a lot of maintenance and cleaning for smooth running year after year unless you plan on removing the track after a while.
I lift my track from time to time, but up here in Scotland, the weather can be unkind, so I always use stainless steel screws, round-headed. Absolute doddle to remove, after years of service.
I have a mix of LGB and Aristo track. I really like Aristo track with the stainless steel screws through the fishplates, but use the Massoth clamps when linking LGB (mostly points) to Aristo track.Sad that Aristo went bust.
I also found an LGB solution, mixed with water, that not only cleans the track, but leaves some protection against weather corrosion. However, like you, the trusty LGB block is still the best solution, albeit it hard work over several hundred of metres of tracks, not always easily accessible. Good work.
great video, one thing i used to use when we had a garden railway was the lgb track cleaning attachment that screwed under most lgb 4 wheel wagons and after a few runs round the line it cleaned the track up pretty well
Will have to look some of those up! Would be quite handy on long running days :)
That's a cracking garden railway.
A very well behaved dog too, my dog would have been barking at the locos and probably knocked them all off the track.
Thanks for the nice video.
Many thanks indeed! Ha! Yes, he's quite well behaved when it come to the trains :) Though he does make up for it in other ways ;)
Glad to see more videos on your garden railway
Many thanks! Sadly didn't get around to running this summer again. However, I plan to edit together a large running session very soon :)
Great video, would love that in my garden...cheers, Chris
Thanks Chris! Glad you like it!
Hi SD,
Wow what a lovely layout. I noticed some big rocks and I think granite in the back ground.
We live in Cornwall at the edge of Bodmin moor and the garden is full of rocks and granite like yours.
Ive just started my layout outside and did notice the track getting dirty already. Its nickel silver but still seems to dull.
So thanks for the tips on cleaning. The lube looks good as well.
I loved your bridge over the pond.
It looked like 2x1 structure fitted to the base with what I guess was timber uprights ??
Did you use ordinary paint on the timbers. My concern is that everything I make has to withstand the Cornish damp.
So thanks again for sharing your layout it looks stunning.
All the best
Duncan.
Many thanks indeed and glad you found the video of help. Yes, the bridge is indeed an old scaffolding plank. The deck had since rotted away and was replaced, however it is yet to be refitted - I've sadly not used the railway for about 3 years now and thinking of selling most of it off.
Great to see the garden railway back on youtube! :D Amazing video Callum, was really enjoyable to watch!
Many thanks Mark! Hopefully will be able to get a bit of running in now this year :) Will have to see.
Brilliant video! Going to the South Devon railway diesel gala tomorrow, will hopefully get a ride on a new class for me, 31's
Many thanks! Hope you had a good day! A very local engine for me, really is quite a beast!
@@SDJR7F88 yeah! It was amazing, 5518 and D7535 double heading was superb!
that is a full family affair. great job for sure. and lots of work. but like all model RR, once it is left for awhile. it is going to take so " elbow grease " to get her up to full and smooth running.
Really is indeed! Oh yes, especially after a couple of winters. Hopefully will get some time to give it a proper run this year :)
Thank you!
Glad it was of help
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Many thanks indeed Jamie, was good to meet you too. Really was quite the day!
Excellent video of the updated & fantastic job of keeping your garden railway looking nice 👍
One possible question, can you do open days of showing your garden railway to everyone in the near future?
Many thanks! Never know maybe one day
Should have put down some weed gard just under the balast.
There is, as you will see in my original build videos, however over time seeds get spread into the top lair of ballast over the guard :)
I had forgotten about your original build videos they were such a long time ago.
Nice one
Thanks Peter
A good two days work.
Many thanks! Always a challenge to get thing back up and running
Nice how to video
Many thanks! Glad it was of interest
Wish I could work that fast [ only joking ]. Enjoyed the video very much. Cheers Greg
Ha! Yes, me too ;) Glad you enjoyed it
Lovely layout. What do the wooden pegs rest on?
Cheers. They were just hammered into the hardcore which forms the trackbed
Hi mate,please may i ask,how do you find it in regards mainting track current,do you use those track clamps?Also how do isolate the points,many thanks
Hi Anothony, yes, I used PIKO rail claps were rails tend to come apart. I also grease the fish plates with graphite paste before fitting (I top this up very couple of years). As for isolating sections, hope this update I did on the contraction of the railway is of help; ua-cam.com/video/sTO3Ige0gTQ/v-deo.html
@@SDJR7F88 Hi mate,thankyou for your response,so with the rail clamps,you don't bother anymore?When you laid your points did you isolate them?I only really have experince of OO gauge and N gauge.i normally use my clubs G scale
@@anthonyhawkins9432 Should all be in the videos for the isolators, rail claps are left on all the time. Wiring is just the same as 00 and N, I recommend looking up isolating track plans if you need more info
@@SDJR7F88 Thankyou for all your advice and help,i appreciate it.all the best
Great video. What did you use for the ballast chippings, where did you get it from? , thanks Jim
Thanks Jim! I got the ballast from a local builders merchants. It's chippings for rockeries and paths. I got the clean chippings to the closest scale I could. Hope it's of help
@@SDJR7F88 yes, thank you 😃