Post by scrapman on Aug 18, 2014 16:35:33 GMT 1
Once the Garden Fete was finished and out of the way I had promised myself that I would widen the radius at the western end of the loop before Autumn set in. Also it was a good chance to add a trestle bridge, something else I've always wanted to build.
Using an old pallet destined for the Dechetterie, I de-nailed it and cut it into strips on the table saw. It's ideal material for outdoor use. Most pallets are well weathered and often impregnated with a waterproof substance. Building the trestle into the radius meant that it would be on a curve plus keeping the inward tilt of the radius made my design a bit more challenging. Photo shows my 4-6-2 Baldwin Pacific about to attempt the crossing pulling a train of four box cars and two stock cars.
Anyone out there with a gauge one loco, whether live steam, battery or two rail pick- up are more than welcome to try out my loop.
The garden Fete drummed up around 800 Euros for the Twilight Dog Hospice. The money has gone towards the Vet's bills. Thankyou to everyone who attended and a special thankyou to Brian
Keep up the good work.
Using an old pallet destined for the Dechetterie, I de-nailed it and cut it into strips on the table saw. It's ideal material for outdoor use. Most pallets are well weathered and often impregnated with a waterproof substance. Building the trestle into the radius meant that it would be on a curve plus keeping the inward tilt of the radius made my design a bit more challenging. Photo shows my 4-6-2 Baldwin Pacific about to attempt the crossing pulling a train of four box cars and two stock cars.
Anyone out there with a gauge one loco, whether live steam, battery or two rail pick- up are more than welcome to try out my loop.
The garden Fete drummed up around 800 Euros for the Twilight Dog Hospice. The money has gone towards the Vet's bills. Thankyou to everyone who attended and a special thankyou to Brian
Keep up the good work.
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