Horsetan Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 For his next trick, Ron will be making a working replica of the Millau Viaduct in southern France ...won't you, Ron? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted June 13, 2013 Author Share Posted June 13, 2013 For his next trick, Ron will be making a working replica of the Millau Viaduct in southern France ...won't you, Ron? Only if the roads are replaced by railway tracks Will need a larger garden for the 32.3 metre length and a bit of a ditch for the tallest mast height of 4.5 metres *** World Shortage of Styrene *** Ron Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium jamie92208 Posted June 13, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 13, 2013 Only if the roads are replaced by railway tracks Will need a larger garden for the 32.3 metre length and a bit of a ditch for the tallest mast height of 4.5 metres *** World Shortage of Styrene *** Ron Ah but the 'Viaduc du Gabarit' (if I've got the spelling correct would be better and still has trains across it (just) along with some lovely catenary. Jamie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted June 14, 2013 Author Share Posted June 14, 2013 Ah but the 'Viaduc du Gabarit' (if I've got the spelling correct would be better and still has trains across it (just) along with some lovely catenary. Jamie Hi, Jamie 7.4m long and 1.6m high Just needs somebody with an extra large garage or garden pool and a deep pocket or sponsorship Cheers Ron Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 Hi, Jamie 7.4m long and 1.6m high Just needs somebody with an extra large garage or garden pool and a deep pocket or sponsorship Well, you've got the deep cellar, so that's a start..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Is the bridge now finished Ron ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted November 3, 2013 Author Share Posted November 3, 2013 Is the bridge now finished Ron ? Yes. Packed away in the Railway Room ready for the layout extension into the garden and summerhouse. Probably a year or two yet Cheers Ron Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrg1 Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 Truly extraordinary-congratulations! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bywell Burner Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 WOW what a truly fantastic model, I have lived within a mile or two of this Bridge all of my life and have walked over it swam under it ( when I was a lot younger) and cycled over it so I am well placed to say that it is accurate in every detail, the short video from youtube might be the Bridge but the immediate countryside after the Bridge is not correct must be from some where else but it is not the Wylam loop. Local folk law states that this Bridge was the prototype for the famous Tyne Bridge in Newcastle and therefore Sydney Harbour Bridge but not to sure if this is true or not but if you ask any of the locals they will say that it is, a fantastic effort well done. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Heggs Posted April 2, 2014 Author Share Posted April 2, 2014 WOW what a truly fantastic model, I have lived within a mile or two of this Bridge all of my life and have walked over it swam under it ( when I was a lot younger) and cycled over it so I am well placed to say that it is accurate in every detail, the short video from youtube might be the Bridge but the immediate countryside after the Bridge is not correct must be from some where else but it is not the Wylam loop. Local folk law states that this Bridge was the prototype for the famous Tyne Bridge in Newcastle and therefore Sydney Harbour Bridge but not to sure if this is true or not but if you ask any of the locals they will say that it is, a fantastic effort well done. Hi, Whilst it was a personal challenge to build a complex railway structure, I am extremely pleased that you have found it to be a reasonably accurate representation of something you are most familiar with. Modelling is a creative pastime - recreating structures and environments is most enjoyable and satisfying, if this brings inspiration, and/or pleasurably memories to others, I am more than pleased Cheers Ron Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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