Andrew P Posted April 2, 2018 Author Share Posted April 2, 2018 (edited) O.K. Here is a map of Bala, I've added to it the original lines to Blaenau Ffestiniog and Barmouth that split at Bala Junction. The Barmoth section from Bala Penybont Station along the Lake to Llanuwchllyn is now the Bala Lake Railway and is 2 ft Narrow Gauge and four and a half miles long. Some signs still remain in Bala of the old Station although it is now an Industrial Estate, and Fire Station, an original Signal does still stand roughly where it would have been on the line from the Station to Blaenau Ffestiniog. I have assumed that the Line from Corwen / Llangollen stayed open and my Pen Y Bont Station is in the Meadows to the South of the original Bala Station. Corwen was served by the GWR from Llangollen but also the LNWR from the North coming in just East of Corwen Town. I have assumed that after closure of Bala Station, and the Line beyond Bala Junction to the West, the LNWR had running rights extended from Corwen as far as Pen Y Bont, this will allow my Jinty that is Shed Code 6A Cres Newydd / Wrexham to come into Pen Y Bont. Click on map to view locations etc. Edited April 2, 2018 by Andrew P 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwr Posted April 2, 2018 Share Posted April 2, 2018 I didn't know the LNWR swerved Corwen. You learn something new everyday Paul R 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
81A Oldoak Posted April 2, 2018 Share Posted April 2, 2018 O.K. Here is a map of Bala, I've added to it the original lines to Blaenau Ffestiniog and Barmouth that split at Bala Junction. The Barmoth section from Bala Penybont Station along the Lake to Llanuwchllyn is now the Bala Lake Railway and is 2 ft Narrow Gauge and four and a half miles long. Some signs still remain in Bala of the old Station although it is now an Industrial Estate, and Fire Station, an original Signal does still stand roughly where it would have been on the line from the Station to Blaenau Ffestiniog. I have assumed that the Line from Corwen / Llangollen stayed open and my Pen Y Bont Station is in the Meadows to the South of the original Bala Station. Corwen was served by the GWR from Llangollen but also the LNWR from the North coming in just East of Corwen Town. I have assumed that after closure of Bala Station, and the Line beyond Bala Junction to the West, the LNWR had running rights extended from Corwen as far as Pen Y Bont, this will allow my Jinty that is Shed Code 6A Cres Newydd / Wrexham to come into Pen Y Bont. Route Map.gif Click on map to view locations etc. New Map.png Andy, A convincing twist of history. Bernard Cornwell has been doing it successfully for many years. Now, about that industrial line which will need a Manning Wardle K... Regards, Chris 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted April 2, 2018 Author Share Posted April 2, 2018 Andy, A convincing twist of history. Bernard Cornwell has been doing it successfully for many years. Now, about that industrial line which will need a Manning Wardle K... Regards, Chris Could it run on the Std Gauge as far as Bala Junction Chris? hahaha. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted April 2, 2018 Author Share Posted April 2, 2018 I didn't know the LNWR swerved Corwen. You learn something new everyday Paul R I didn't know until I read Larry's Carrog last year either. http://www.disused-stations.org.uk/c/corwen/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jintyman Posted April 2, 2018 Share Posted April 2, 2018 I didn't know the LNWR swerved Corwen. You learn something new everyday Paul R The LNWR reached Corwen from Rhyl, via Denbigh and Ruthin. It was a very picturesque route that unfortunately has long gone. I used to play in the old goods yard in Denbigh after it was closed, but there was still lots of railway bits and pieces knocking around. Could it run on the Std Gauge as far as Bala Junction Chris? hahaha. With the correct permits it could Andy Your plan positions the station on the Bala Junction to Blaenau Ffestiniog line, albeit after closure and terminating before Bala Town Station. A very interesting line indeed and prior to closure another picturesque line with a perilous hillside ledge that was traversed alongside the valley before Trawsfynnyd. I had the pleasure of walking along the old rail bed last year, and there is still plenty to be seen, especially the beautiful viaduct and the drop on one side to the valley below. I must go up there for a walk again soon. Jinty 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted April 2, 2018 Author Share Posted April 2, 2018 (edited) The LNWR reached Corwen from Rhyl, via Denbigh and Ruthin. It was a very picturesque route that unfortunately has long gone. I used to play in the old goods yard in Denbigh after it was closed, but there was still lots of railway bits and pieces knocking around. With the correct permits it could Andy Your plan positions the station on the Bala Junction to Blaenau Ffestiniog line, albeit after closure and terminating before Bala Town Station. A very interesting line indeed and prior to closure another picturesque line with a perilous hillside ledge that was traversed alongside the valley before Trawsfynnyd. I had the pleasure of walking along the old rail bed last year, and there is still plenty to be seen, especially the beautiful viaduct and the drop on one side to the valley below. Cwm Prysor 02.jpg Cwm Prysor 10.jpg Cwm Prysor 08.jpg Cwm Prysor 09.jpg I must go up there for a walk again soon. Jinty Yeah those Viaducts and ledges are a great site from the road to Trawsfynnyd, I wish I was able to climb up there as the view looks awesome. Edited April 3, 2018 by Andrew P Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jintyman Posted April 2, 2018 Share Posted April 2, 2018 Yeah those Viaducts and ledges are a great site from the road to Trawsfynnyd, I wish I was able to climb up there as the view look awesome. If you park on the top bit it is about a half mile flat walk to the viaduct Andy. Jinty Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachmann Posted April 2, 2018 Share Posted April 2, 2018 People I didn't know the LNWR swerved Corwen. You learn something new everyday Yup.....The LNWR should have built a chord the other way then trains could have swerved to avoid the station.... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted April 2, 2018 Share Posted April 2, 2018 Love the debates your threads create Mate, very interesting reading.. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Focalplane Posted April 2, 2018 Share Posted April 2, 2018 We drive along the Bala-Trawsfynnyd road a lot and every time I pass the viaduct I think "next time". The road post dates the railway and is one of the best kept secrets in North Wales, capable of being driven at the speed limit unless there are tourists around. Our neighbours in Borth y Gest had a newsagents in Bala and used the road every day once they decided to build their house in ByG. It was occasionally closed by snow drifts, they tell me. In my earlier days we used to drive to Porthmadog (Portmadoc then) from Birmingham via Lake Vyrnwy, going "over the top" of the Berwyns. This is one bit of Wales that has not changed much in 60 years. Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted April 2, 2018 Author Share Posted April 2, 2018 Cheers Guys, hopefully more work on the project tomorrow, but not sure what yet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Brinkly Posted April 2, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 2, 2018 All coming along nicely Andy: I admire your speed! Best wishes, Nick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted April 2, 2018 Author Share Posted April 2, 2018 All coming along nicely Andy: I admire your speed! Best wishes, Nick Thanks Nick, but this one will be slow, I need to do short stints so that I don't over do things. All that is planned tomorrow is to fit the over centre latches to hold the two boards together. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted April 3, 2018 Author Share Posted April 3, 2018 (edited) Today after preparing some Sound Chips for sending off for re blowing, mainly for KM, I decided to make a start on the New 54 Inch Fiddle Yard that will replace the current 2ft one. Firstly a sheet of 54 inch x 15 inch 9mm Ply had a couple of sides and an end fitted. It was also cut in an arc to enable it so swivel on the central pivot. Because the F/Y is longer on the over hang than the supporting frame, I had to come up with a solution to stop the front lifting. So I've made a locating key, that sits under the main frame, allowing the F/Y to slide into position before inserting the swivel pin. So now I can lay the Track, (not today, I'm knackered). The Centre Fiddle Yard Track will line up with all thee Tracks from the Scenic section, whilst the outer two will line up with the Centre Main Line, and it's relevant Scenic Track. This is just old scrap track to show what I mean. Edited April 3, 2018 by Andrew P 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 That looks nice Bodge, very neat ... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted April 3, 2018 Author Share Posted April 3, 2018 (edited) That looks nice Bodge, very neat ... Cheers Mate, but what you meant to say was; Very neat for YOU, hahhaha Edited April 3, 2018 by Andrew P Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Brinkly Posted April 3, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 3, 2018 Cheers Mate, but what you meant to say was; Very neat for YOU, hahhaha Harsh!!! Hahah It is neat Andy. Regards, Nick. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium boxbrownie Posted April 3, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 3, 2018 Or another Shed, NOOOOOOOOOOOOoooooooooooooo Wife won't let me, haha, Get the Wife a shed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted April 3, 2018 Author Share Posted April 3, 2018 Harsh!!! Hahah It is neat Andy. Regards, Nick. Thanks very much Nick, normally my carpentry is diabolical, and yet my Farther was a Master Craftsman when it came to woodwork, and he loved it. Get the Wife a shed With a BIG padlock? 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brossard Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 It does look good Andy. I'm the same as you, I can't do a professional looking job with wood to save my life but I can make functional things when I need to. Helps to have mates with power saws, they scare the dickens out of me and I won't go near them. Like you, my dad was very good with his hands making all sorts of furniture. John 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted April 3, 2018 Author Share Posted April 3, 2018 It does look good Andy. I'm the same as you, I can't do a professional looking job with wood to save my life but I can make functional things when I need to. Helps to have mates with power saws, they scare the dickens out of me and I won't go near them. Like you, my dad was very good with his hands making all sorts of furniture. John I can produce Sawdust for the world with miss cuts and funny angles. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brossard Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 I can produce Sawdust for the world with miss cuts and funny angles. Snap! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold aselley Posted April 4, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 4, 2018 I wish when I went to Bodge something it turned out this good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted April 4, 2018 Author Share Posted April 4, 2018 I wish when I went to Bodge something it turned out this good. Thanks Anthony, I can assure you, there are still many mistakes, like nails coming through the side where they didn't go in strait, one side piece is 1/4 inch higher than the other, but I knew that, and still put it on the wrong side of the deck. So don't be alarmed, mistakes can be good, hahahha 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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