Bartb

Just need some better weather so i can get out and do some more. I have managed a few hours through the winter, but need some warm weather to sit and catch up on the wiring side. One good thing my stock has grown, and have a few things on order for later in the year.

So while the weather was good the work continued. until I came to the tree. There was not enough room to go behind the tree, so some pruning was the order of the day. Been meaning to get rid of it anyway, so now I had free passage for the railway.

A friend said "it's a pity you can't go through the shed" , and this got me thinking. I re organized the shed and bought a Ply wood board. cut a hole into the shed and then cut a hole on the side of the shed. I had to have a slight incline as the other side had to miss the window. so after a bit of work I had an extension to my garden railway. I added extra power feed and we were up and running.

started installing point motors and and working on the plug and play controls. so far everything working alright. Also got some more wagons.

A few more points, and I had a track plan. I now had somewhere to use my train, so out come my old H & M controller and we had movement at last.

While sitting in the garden I realized I could add an extension to part of my board. so after purchasing another plank of wood, I set to work.  I then covered it all in Roofing felt, and added a edge in case of derailments. Next job was the track plan.

I have wanted a garden Railway for years, but never had the time to do it. Now that I am retired, I decided it's now or never.  Problem is I haven't got the room for the track to go around my small back garden, so the only option was a end to end layout. This was just an idea in my head, till Dapol decided to start modeling O gauge. So I took the plunge and ordered a O gauge Terrier and a wagon. I also ordered some peco O gauge track. So now where could I put my layout ?  Along the fence seemed a good idea, so I purchased some wood and started construction. So this is the start of my garden Railway.

Great little layout Gilbert, some really nice detail there. Look forward to seeing more

so meanwhile back at the post, I hope we hear some news soon.

when do Dapol announce their new items ? 

I have tried to resist, but gave in today and ordered one today in BR blue. Can now retire my old Lima one.

I am using a old Duette controller that is 1amp, and it is working fine for me.

Just got in tonight and have  e-mail saying my Terrier is on it's way. So looking forward to this. Looking at the BigBee line's photos it looks Great, thanks for posting the pictures BigBee.

So looking forward to receiving my one, hope it will be next week. Then I can finish of my small garden layout.

I have always been a OO gauge modeler, but my interest was stired by Dapol's O gauge Models. So I have decided to have a small O gauge Railway in the garden, tho it will not be very large. So looking forward to receiving my first loco to try it out. Be interesting to see how Dapol's O gauge stock will develop over the years and how the prices will go. So watch this space

After reading this topic I decided to get intouch with Dapol and ask them what is happening. I received a very quick reply from Kevin Grindley, Sale admin Manager.

Hello John

Thank you for your email.  The first 3 Terriers 7s-010-003, 004 & -005 should be here by the end of the month all being well.

If there is anything else I can help you with please do not hesitate to contact me direct.

So there you have it straight from Dapol, so i hope this helps answer all our questions about delivery.

Thank you Kevin for your quick responce.

Thats what I said the other day after I got intouch with Dapol, Davy

well we can only hope that this time it will be right Andy

After reading this topic I decided to get intouch with Dapol and ask them what is happening. I received a very quick reply from Kevin Grindley, Sale admin Manager.

Hello John

Thank you for your email.  The first 3 Terriers 7s-010-003, 004 & -005 should be here by the end of the month all being well.

If there is anything else I can help you with please do not hesitate to contact me direct.

So there you have it straight from Dapol, so i hope this helps answer all our questions about delivery.

Thank you Kevin for your quick responce.

Received my one today, run it around my test track and went well both ways. Now just the wait for something to put behind it.

I took this picture in Norwich a few years ago, thought it might help.

Just recieved my 2-Bil this morning, and running it in on my test track. So far (after 20 minutes) running well on DC. To my eye the detail is alright. As others have said no couplings are included,but to me this is not a problem. It is more basic than we are used to, but I am happy with it. Now What number do I put on the front?

Mike

At least I now know what these old tracks were, and it seems I was 35 years to late to photograph the WC & PR track. I delivered in Clevedon and Portished in the late 80,s, a lovely part of the country.

John

I don't know if these pictures are of any use but I took them at Portishead in 1987.

John

This Photo was taken at Felixstowe in 1990

John

So i'm not the only one awake early in the morning, weather misty and cold in Harlow, Essex, must be time for another cup of tea

John