LNERW1 Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 I’m bored, time to put more of my self indulgent shite on a forum that I have already posted enough self indulgent shite on. I’m building my first proper layout, and I’m basing it on the rails running along Wexford quayside like it’s 1934. Welcome to Ardree Quay (Céibh Árd Rí). It’s a completely fictitious layout, purely taking inspiration from Wexford’s example. I want to someday have a “dream layout” style setup, but don’t yet have the space. So, I’m resorting to building individual modules that I can attach to each other when I want to/ have the space. The modules will be built to be stackable, and the design is to be usable in an exhibition scenario(if that’s not too ambitious). This is the first stage, and I’ll just make it up from here. This is the terminus of the Ardree line, a 2-mile single track line connecting the Galway-Clifden line (open till the 80s in my alternate timeline) to a small port, from which sails a daily ferry to Sheehaun Island (Another fictional location, on which my garden railway is based- I enjoy creating a sense of continuity on my layouts). There are 3 stations on the line- Ardree Junction, Ardree Town and Ardree Quay. I’m starting at the quay and working my way up. After this step, the next will be a module or two between Quay and Town stations, then a module of the outskirts of Ardree, then filling in the rest of the space, perhaps with a passing loop or two, bridges, cuttings, tunnels, etc (I know Connemara hardly justifies that amount of variation, but does it really matter? One of the reasons I chose to model Connemara is because I can’t bother me arse making trees. Give and take). I look forward to building the rest of the layout. And for those wondering, this will primarily be an out-of-season pastime while my garden railway is not running (like in winter, or on rainy days). As of right now, Ardree Quay has the track plan laid out, and buildings, structures, etc. (some placeholders) are in place. Pictures to follow 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayner Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 (edited) Garden railway modellers tend to he a hardy lot seldom let a little snow or rail stop them Edited February 13 by Mayner 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNERW1 Posted February 13 Author Share Posted February 13 39 minutes ago, Mayner said: Garden railway modellers tend to he a hardy lot seldom let a little snow or rail stop them Haha yeah, only difference between that guy and myself is that he isn’t scared of anything- he’s the same guy who blows up, crashes, sinks, drops, crushes, and otherwise mutilates any model in his collection worth less than $400 so he can film it and put it up on YouTube. You might have seen his videos- “PASSENGER TRAIN FALLS OFF BRIDGE”, etc. Edit: the YouTuber, not @Mayner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNERW1 Posted February 13 Author Share Posted February 13 13 hours ago, LNERW1 said: …Pictures to follow Pictures (a picture) is here. The layout as it is now, with track intended to be corked removed for that exact purpose: With the track all in one piece, ready for corking: I intend to cork the trackbed today. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhb171achill Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 Is there a fiddle yard each end? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNERW1 Posted February 13 Author Share Posted February 13 2 hours ago, jhb171achill said: Is there a fiddle yard each end? The far end is going to be the end of the line, and that’s just a headshunt you see there. The other end will connect to future modules, but the first module I want to build after this is actually a fiddle yard, to attach to the current end of the line, ie whatever I’ve reached at any given point. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derek Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 22 hours ago, LNERW1 said: . And for those wondering, this will primarily be an out-of-season pastime while my garden railway is not running (like in winter, or on rainy days). Ok, so that means you will be working on this pastime about 357 days of each year? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNERW1 Posted February 14 Author Share Posted February 14 14 hours ago, derek said: Ok, so that means you will be working on this pastime about 357 days of each year? 358. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNERW1 Posted February 14 Author Share Posted February 14 Corked the layout, and have begun applying clay to the sidings due to be set into concrete or stone or whatever. I’ll post photos once I’ve dropped my little brother his lunch. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNERW1 Posted February 14 Author Share Posted February 14 Too lazy to type up post, here’s a video (contains one usage of strong language) 72960510986__36235D49-F87C-40FA-B8A0-277FD4321055.MOV 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNERW1 Posted February 14 Author Share Posted February 14 AAARGH…I need more clay to finish the yard, and my sister won’t give me any…and I can’t start ballasting until I’m finished with the clay…oh no… Never mind, it’s sorted now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNERW1 Posted February 14 Author Share Posted February 14 B134 is on site with a work train. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNERW1 Posted February 14 Author Share Posted February 14 Siding clayed. 72961952404__88BA0612-695B-423D-A74A-C4913E40A33E.MOV 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNERW1 Posted February 14 Author Share Posted February 14 (edited) B134 ready to make itself useful again! Edit: I don’t think I have to clarify this, but it’s a ballast train. Just to be completely sure there’s no confusion. 2 minutes ago, LNERW1 said: Just wondering- is it OK to put the ballast in the wagons, and then apply it from the wagons? (As in, scoop out the ballast with a spoon and apply it normally) Edited February 14 by LNERW1 Context Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNERW1 Posted February 14 Author Share Posted February 14 So I’ve been having some fun, any advice on ballasting points? IMG_0064.MOV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNERW1 Posted February 14 Author Share Posted February 14 Ballast is down, and so work is complete for today. Here, B135 (erroneously referred to in previous posts as B134), is moving ballasting equipment to the Ardree Quay goods shed. See ye tomorrow. IMG_0065.MOV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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