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I go away for a week!
« on: August 22, 2019, 04:07:08 am »
Hi,

First I have to say that I have nothing to do with the construction but having been away visiting railways and gardens for a week I come back and there is only 76 feet until the new track extension is complete!



I hope you enjoy

Regards Tony.
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Re: I go away for a week!
« Reply #1 on: August 22, 2019, 06:14:38 am »
Wonderful railway & really coming along on the construction, very nice Tony.
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Re: I go away for a week!
« Reply #2 on: August 22, 2019, 12:24:23 pm »
Neat!
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Re: I go away for a week!
« Reply #3 on: August 22, 2019, 03:06:33 pm »
Lots of work but it'll be worth it - wonderful railway!
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Re: I go away for a week!
« Reply #4 on: August 23, 2019, 08:10:03 am »
A fantastic addition to this fine railway. I hope to see it in person some day!
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Re: I go away for a week!
« Reply #5 on: August 23, 2019, 10:11:52 am »
Make the oval of track out in my yard look like N scale!

Best get out the hoppers and flanger as it looks like there is a lot of ballasting to get done before the new track shifts. I suspect however that the Engineering Dept. would prefer a few more folks out with picks and shovels to complete that cut and finish the link-up.

Nice rail line there to be sure.
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Re: I go away for a week!
« Reply #6 on: August 23, 2019, 11:21:18 am »
Fantastic Tony, looks like there has been quite a few changes at the CMES since i last visited many years ago!
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Re: I go away for a week!
« Reply #7 on: August 23, 2019, 11:31:03 am »
Hi Stoker,

Best get out the hoppers and flanger as it looks like there is a lot of ballasting to get done before the new track shifts. I suspect however that the Engineering Dept. would prefer a few more folks out with picks and shovels to complete that cut and finish the link-up.

We have a small Caterpillar digger and a self propelled wheel barrow so the link up shouldn't take long.  However the ballast (we do have two ballast wagons) and levelling will; not to mention the track circuiting and signals, the idea is to get it operational for public use next year.  There is still a lot of work to be done on the tramway which had to be moved to accommodate the new railway. The tramway is at least still operational. I am glad that I only have to be in charge of the garden railway!  Heaven knows how much ballast will be needed.

Take care Tony.
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