Wolf27 Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 Hi All First of all a brief history of the railway. Construction started in summer 1986 following 'eviction' from the garage due it being converted to a granny flat! I have pictures of the railway in its early days but these are on slides and cannot upload them at the moment but there are scanned prints here http://southgateworks.fotopic.net/ in the Southgate Park garden railway gallery.These pics date from 1988 onwards. The railway was constructed from wood using fencing posts and old planks. Not the best discision but it was what was available at the time. The first two years consisted of a circuit at the top of the garden that formed a sort of L shaped oval. The station on this section was known as Westbourne Heath and featured a tunnel and viaduct with sweeping curves. Landscaping was carried out in winter 1986 and spring 1987. Later in 1987 construction started on the branch heading towards the house. This ran down the length of the garden giving a run of around 70ft. This was a long straight section of double track with a third track on a rising incline from the triangular junction, seen here in early 1988 This location was known as Ivy Bridge and featured a halt at the south end of the triangle for several years. Construction of the main terminus, Southgate park, began in late 1987 and a spare door from the garage building work was used as the base for the station. A discision that we regretted for years to come, which will become apparent later. I have uploaded videos to youtube of the railway which date from November 1990 and a selection can be seen here. I will add more about the history as time permits and when I can remember it, it was a while ago. Enjoy cheers Shane Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted August 25, 2010 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 25, 2010 I have uploaded videos to youtube of the railway which date from November 1990 and a selection can be seen here. I found loadsa vids, thankyou. Garden railways always seem rather jolly, but as your flooding scene demonstrates, the Weather Gods ain't necessarily on your side! I also think there might be a Garden Railways section within RMWeb - although joining the others is no doubt optional. Ah, yes, here we are. http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php/forum/114-outdoors/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnteal Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 Some great videos there, liked the 3rd one especially, lots to see, there are plenty more to see on your YouTube channel as well ! http://www.youtube.com/user/badwolf506#p/u John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf27 Posted September 10, 2010 Author Share Posted September 10, 2010 Another selection of videos added,11 in total. All of these where filmed in May 1991. Here are a few links This one has some added sound! cheers Shane Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf27 Posted September 18, 2010 Author Share Posted September 18, 2010 A few more vids added Bowled by a 47 at 1:01! A Lima 33 and a 4TC conversion 50035 departs Southgate Park All these were taken in May 1991 when things were greening up and the sun was out. cheers Shane Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf27 Posted September 22, 2010 Author Share Posted September 22, 2010 I have added a few more of the railway, I think these are June or July 1991, first few are when a friend brought some of his stock round for a play. All straight out of the box and nice and shiny This shot was taken from the back bedroom window and is 31165 on a frieght plodding its way round the garden one evening class 50's in their final summer of regular service. In this last clip there can be seen some repair work to the station base board, something that was to cause problems for the railways life. cheers Shane Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf27 Posted October 3, 2010 Author Share Posted October 3, 2010 AC electrics and overhead catenary outdoors, with panto 'working' Wrong type of weather 50's on Network Expresses Some major engineering works cheers Shane Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
87 101 Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 Thanks for sharing those just wish I had the funds to carry on building mine! Maybe next year will be better. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alleras Posted October 16, 2010 Share Posted October 16, 2010 Really excellent videos! I'm supposed to be painting a ceiling and then getting on with other DIY tasks before my better half gets home and now I've just stumbled across all these videos. It's pure nostalgia! There are some stunning views in the videos and I especially like one particular view of the viaduct which absolutely looks like it is meant to be there. Now to take a long hard look at my own and decide where I go from here. Thanks for sharing. Oh yes....the painting..... Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf27 Posted January 14, 2011 Author Share Posted January 14, 2011 Hi All Its been a while since I added any videos but since I have been uploading some other stuff here is a couple from April 1992 cheers Shane Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf27 Posted December 16, 2015 Author Share Posted December 16, 2015 Nearly four years since I posted in this topic! While looking for something else I uploaded this, the only time I recorded a train completing a full circuit of the railway. This was at its fullest extent, which only lasted about two operating seasons before it closed for good. Took about four minutes to get round without stopping, just! https://youtu.be/GucEf6bwmlU cheers Shane Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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