RMweb Gold holywell junction Posted September 29, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 29, 2020 Morning! We are moving house and I have had to break up my model railway. Just thought I'd share one thing that I've done to recycle my track, points etc. Apologies if you already know this but if you ballast your track using the diluted pva/fairy liquid approach, soak the track and leave for 20mins or so before lifting it. I use setrack so the ballast softens and you can just run a chisel under it to lift it. Heres the fun bit though. The track will have all bits of ballast stuck to it.....take outside and hose it down with as powerful hose setting as you have (not a jetwash). The ballast flies off, dry on an old towel and leave to air dry overnight. Once dry, pack, ready to use again! Cheers 3 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete the Elaner Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 A bit late for this one, but if you take the time to build your layout in sections like an exhibition layout, you can break it into sections for easy assembly next time. A bigger benefit is that you can also lift 1 section at a time to work on the wiring underneath. Al you need to do is ensure you have a room big enough for it when you move Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium njee20 Posted September 29, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 29, 2020 And exactly the right shape too! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chris p bacon Posted September 29, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 29, 2020 1 hour ago, Pete the Elaner said: Al you need to do is ensure you have a room big enough for it when you move That was the first thing on my list 16 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Mick Bonwick Posted September 29, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 29, 2020 2 minutes ago, chris p bacon said: That was the first thing on my list I think we now need an "Envy" button! 7 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chris p bacon Posted September 29, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 29, 2020 15 minutes ago, Mick Bonwick said: I think we now need an "Envy" button! Trust me you don't. This is the 'Kitchen' and it'll take 12 months+ and £200,000+ to knock it all into shape. 9 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium polybear Posted September 29, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 29, 2020 (edited) Kinda makes my Kitchen issues (Crispy knows.... ) look like a walk in the park..... Edited September 29, 2020 by polybear 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Harlequin Posted September 29, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 29, 2020 9 minutes ago, chris p bacon said: Trust me you don't. This is the 'Kitchen' and it'll take 12 months+ and £200,000+ to knock it all into shape. Just needs a bit of plastic sheet across the opening and I'm sure Mrs Bacon can make do until the railway is up and running...? Got to get your priorities right! 1 1 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium uax6 Posted September 29, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 29, 2020 I thought that it looked very upmarket... I can almost hear the smarmy estate agent now..... Andy G 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Mick Bonwick Posted September 29, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 29, 2020 13 minutes ago, chris p bacon said: Trust me you don't. This is the 'Kitchen' and it'll take 12 months+ and £200,000+ to knock it all into shape. I guess that you're OK with the odd challenge or two. That looks to me as if it's a tremendous opportunity to get what you want rather than just settle for what's on offer. I'm still envious. 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Nick C Posted September 29, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 29, 2020 27 minutes ago, uax6 said: I thought that it looked very upmarket... I can almost hear the smarmy estate agent now..... Andy G "Characterful property", "lots of potential", "very airy, open plan kitchen" 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chris p bacon Posted September 29, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 29, 2020 1 hour ago, Harlequin said: Just needs a bit of plastic sheet across the opening Funny you should say that.....it has! But that's to keep the 50-60 f*&^%$g homing pigeons out. Seems a previous owner kept homing pigeons and my address is in their DNA. His brother also had them and another house in the village has the same issue. 1 hour ago, uax6 said: I thought that it looked very upmarket... I'll soon drag it down.... 1 hour ago, Mick Bonwick said: I guess that you're OK with the odd challenge or two. Thanks Mick, I am, I do this for a living so I just break it down into smaller tasks, having your own digger etc makes this sort of work a lot easier along with a really good architect you can work with. It loks a bit ragged but it's a substantially solid building underneath, with a lot of insulation and high spec windows it should be economical to heat and run. The railway got priority...... 8 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
'CHARD Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 Looks like Rockfield Studios in Monmouth - check our comments in the visitors book for March 13-16th 2020 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium uax6 Posted September 29, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 29, 2020 You haven't told the Mrs about this impending move yet have you Dave? Andy G 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chris p bacon Posted September 29, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 29, 2020 7 minutes ago, uax6 said: You haven't told the Mrs about this impending move yet have you Dave? Andy G I've told the railway....that's all that matters.... 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Mick Bonwick Posted September 29, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 29, 2020 5 hours ago, holywell junction said: We are moving house and I have had to break up my model railway. Just thought I'd share one thing that I've done to recycle my track, points etc. See what you've done? One single mention of anything and the whole of the rest of the world takes over your thread! 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold holywell junction Posted September 30, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted September 30, 2020 I won't show where I am going, can't decide where to put the railway........ Next time it will all be collapsible sections......30 year old boards are off on a holiday to skip land... 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now