tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39960730309415609832024-03-21T00:02:10.049-07:00Building WaggaA HO Model railway layout based on the NSW town of Wagga Wagga.including the branchline to TumbarumbaRob Nesbitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17057159654871941767noreply@blogger.comBlogger142125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3996073030941560983.post-56096135763047128292024-03-18T16:56:00.000-07:002024-03-18T17:01:56.359-07:00Thoughts on Staging yard electronics<p> </p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Staging yards turnout control, and some extras<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipMKNgPIkpQsVWd65meF0u7ty_OgajVGlqmCesgqWQ40yG-MIkb7f0dlwniau8PA5GstaQgap8CHdioSwrWBuLGfTZ-lUryqy10JxXm_XlenVnQul0hWzn4yOibZaJj2QteQSQEXTFrlP8EU2dV8cgpPTR0ljvto_mpCiJ16XvVPtqNJV75vtR9to0eE4/s4080/20240223_121417.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3060" data-original-width="4080" height="420" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipMKNgPIkpQsVWd65meF0u7ty_OgajVGlqmCesgqWQ40yG-MIkb7f0dlwniau8PA5GstaQgap8CHdioSwrWBuLGfTZ-lUryqy10JxXm_XlenVnQul0hWzn4yOibZaJj2QteQSQEXTFrlP8EU2dV8cgpPTR0ljvto_mpCiJ16XvVPtqNJV75vtR9to0eE4/w560-h420/20240223_121417.jpg" width="560" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Auscision Models livery CLP9 "Peter Wilks" at Junee in February. </td></tr></tbody></table><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Way back in
August 2017, I wrote a layout design primer on “X” factor layouts, and
described that my design of the Wagga layout would be an X factor.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://buildingwagga.blogspot.com/2017/08/x-factor-layout-design-theory.html"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">https://buildingwagga.blogspot.com/2017/08/x-factor-layout-design-theory.html</span></a><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Whilst
painting the walls, and laying down the false flooring on my train room, I have
been giving some additional thoughts to the staging yards.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In the comment section of that original blog
post, James McInerney suggested that the number of staging tracks I had
proposed was too small in number.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He is
right.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The NCE Switch 8 that I have only
gave me enough for 9 staging tracks, which as James suggests, is not enough<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">In
addition, I was never comfortable with having to install a lot of wiring, and
slow motion stall turnout motors under the staging yard benchwork, as
adjustment later would be at best tricky, at worst impossible.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">I had
contemplated constructing the benchwork so the staging yards could be
extracted, but I could never settle on a feasible benchwork arrangement.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Another
option was to mount the switch motors above the benchwork, and use levers to
transmit the throw action to the tiebars<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>possible, but would need some
testing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Or go with twin coil motors –
peco makes an adapter base for their motors, and making a diode matrix for
route selection is something I have done before.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Peco side mounted turnout motors are smaller
again.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A further option was to use a
servo motor driver – Peco has one for 4 servos, although there are Arduino servo
driver circuits that can be built.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Any of the
above options could work, although I was never convinced they were the right
way to go.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All needed <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>a lot of wiring to return to a central
location<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">So it was a
relevation to discover a product that was compact, DCC controlled, modular, and
designed to mount above the benchwork<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Enter
the DCC Concepts SS point control<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Metro
Hobbies had a recent sale, and I bought a 12 pack from Metro Hobbies for $399,
a $100 saving.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The pack contains six DCC
addressable control modules, each module will switch 2 turnouts.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The turnout motors are extremely compact, and
rely on a stepper motor to turn a screw shaft containing the attachment for the
linkage.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In addition there are
extender wiring harnesses, sets of mounting screws, and a selection of pre-bent
wire linkages<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-fQbUnNQlYGdx7G-khxERoCQokP5nrEMoiYuqsN0XvG1DglQjWOPSrwVkdE7Fr76U9AdVuBBKXlxVLQ71aqH7nJlMKwHjvYwTZhdSQyq8bYahyphenhyphenNLFeS-cH8AEvKRy7JlrrCfMqXiB3LTQk1srAxUAxXO87IPoCY-tuwrpyOWqItAocwIobVlA7r_DlIQ/s1000/s-l1600.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-fQbUnNQlYGdx7G-khxERoCQokP5nrEMoiYuqsN0XvG1DglQjWOPSrwVkdE7Fr76U9AdVuBBKXlxVLQ71aqH7nJlMKwHjvYwTZhdSQyq8bYahyphenhyphenNLFeS-cH8AEvKRy7JlrrCfMqXiB3LTQk1srAxUAxXO87IPoCY-tuwrpyOWqItAocwIobVlA7r_DlIQ/s320/s-l1600.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The DCC Concepts, Cobalt SS 12 pack box.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><br /></span><p></p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEyHNMsRBtT4Uv7cvffEMhvu_R2wmhvZ8tTySUpHs2tXwhnHTzsOvRz0ZZGMJMKXuodpfAzPwO0PTNVm7CTAab9jxjd7dD_oDUm81j5bN7aZf0dQdf2CaN6uXZR5LPDD3g5VddcgRH01_VcBMDF47or0ArtDbn6lxP5h5CGd229cQHJro2GOpBSLaSDfo/s320/s-l1600%20(1).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="320" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Control module supports 2 DCC controlled turnouts. There are six of these in the box</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEyHNMsRBtT4Uv7cvffEMhvu_R2wmhvZ8tTySUpHs2tXwhnHTzsOvRz0ZZGMJMKXuodpfAzPwO0PTNVm7CTAab9jxjd7dD_oDUm81j5bN7aZf0dQdf2CaN6uXZR5LPDD3g5VddcgRH01_VcBMDF47or0ArtDbn6lxP5h5CGd229cQHJro2GOpBSLaSDfo/s1000/s-l1600%20(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgdUnyd4LmlRj9-IBxb-msUAwAoggj57xj4Dt1KuwqaWiPw_h822Nja6lAGCanJTXcWsup3j9SxFMHf3otc-b5gQKWkP_wIiCK8iiW_TEB2SuVxggUkrQVttnyzyP5UtOXmDdPR05JzV2b_zXucLFxbERhWcW2GDnwnzqf2wfjUZtp5t1QFlUgQkEwxXWE" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="320" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgdUnyd4LmlRj9-IBxb-msUAwAoggj57xj4Dt1KuwqaWiPw_h822Nja6lAGCanJTXcWsup3j9SxFMHf3otc-b5gQKWkP_wIiCK8iiW_TEB2SuVxggUkrQVttnyzyP5UtOXmDdPR05JzV2b_zXucLFxbERhWcW2GDnwnzqf2wfjUZtp5t1QFlUgQkEwxXWE" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The turnout motor is tiny - around 2 x 1 cm. There are 12 in the box</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></a></div><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Testing.<o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">I found a suitable
board, and mounted two turnouts, 2 point motors, and one controller.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Annoyingly, the DCC concepts wire linkages
were all designed for vertical holes on the tiebar (peco), and not the
horizontal tiebar hole in my Atlas turnouts.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>So I bent my own linkage with brass wire.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">To power it
I used my portable Powercab test bench.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The alligator clips made connection to the power easily.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF4vA9EveFvnwJNoJrTNFfNPOCbO377gWZaq0dIYxNQveQksUqv7VVIwPO4li6SZdNxxvITgXwayshkpazHoD68hreSrjfaCf45Eq4rRl3_ftp5jZ9b2jozBBC5BA3-yCrk-Sm2kXZCWox-_6TDBCiuHUA69fYyUbfJE39M2MxKFZbOTk-fE8q_LcGjbM/s3744/20240318_172229.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1680" data-original-width="3744" height="260" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF4vA9EveFvnwJNoJrTNFfNPOCbO377gWZaq0dIYxNQveQksUqv7VVIwPO4li6SZdNxxvITgXwayshkpazHoD68hreSrjfaCf45Eq4rRl3_ftp5jZ9b2jozBBC5BA3-yCrk-Sm2kXZCWox-_6TDBCiuHUA69fYyUbfJE39M2MxKFZbOTk-fE8q_LcGjbM/w578-h260/20240318_172229.jpg" width="578" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Two Atlas customline #6 turnouts installed on the board. Each turnout connected to a point motor, which is then connected to the control module - one uses the extender cable. DCC power via the alligator clips from the NCE Power Cab. What I haven't wired is the frog polarity wiring - switched also from the control module. (click on the picture to enlarge the image)</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Following
the DCC Concepts instructions,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1)<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><i>Assign an address to one side of the
control module.<o:p></o:p></i></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><i><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">2)<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">reset the point motor<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><i><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">3)<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Using the Powercab accessory operation,
check the throw.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You will need to
activate the accessory address multiple times, whilst you adjust the throw
distance using the adjustment control on the control module.<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><i><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">4)<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Once the throw distance, matches the turnout
tiebar movement, attach the linkage, double check the throw, and then screw the
point motor down.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I only used 2 screws,
leave the other 2 holes in case you need to later adjust the position of the
motor.<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><i><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">5)<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--></i><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><i>Program the other side, and repeat
the above.</i><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18pt;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMJVV3mE7TBHsimSuIkD4MRFvvtvWu9UpfVtiApJINZrwVVP6D0sZpVmEMzjSiE3sYo5grFxp18cHpp-UZ7D2LED1gBcHMCI7Co6GU9NAmKZeQ-oSjyeU3GWKq41rVOOx8JUjTtO5lRc1RClTF_1JHwmYZJveD4JKfVb6dpj9t3PF1u1wxFmrKhlDVgeQ/s4080/20240318_171901.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3060" data-original-width="4080" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMJVV3mE7TBHsimSuIkD4MRFvvtvWu9UpfVtiApJINZrwVVP6D0sZpVmEMzjSiE3sYo5grFxp18cHpp-UZ7D2LED1gBcHMCI7Co6GU9NAmKZeQ-oSjyeU3GWKq41rVOOx8JUjTtO5lRc1RClTF_1JHwmYZJveD4JKfVb6dpj9t3PF1u1wxFmrKhlDVgeQ/w400-h300/20240318_171901.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I had assigned 0001 and 0002 as the DCC accessory numbers for the specific turnouts. Later, I will use a dymo label to record the accessory numbers more professionally</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3NmoXkYX5SMOVqYs18CTUm0bssas4_psQy8Ge94TwEz4z5_eB6rKe7Ouv05MH93kww-SxmM_DD8E5PUCD1TGPDlP9N1AhJHaEAg0g3e3-DU8_f8xUVjxr0Euf1Ue0RXUihaa4Kjp_GgUI1M34Dk6fhcIyXjDl4zXrovkpxvWq0oTv6x4Ei-ad-x46SC0/s4080/20240318_171925.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4080" data-original-width="3060" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3NmoXkYX5SMOVqYs18CTUm0bssas4_psQy8Ge94TwEz4z5_eB6rKe7Ouv05MH93kww-SxmM_DD8E5PUCD1TGPDlP9N1AhJHaEAg0g3e3-DU8_f8xUVjxr0Euf1Ue0RXUihaa4Kjp_GgUI1M34Dk6fhcIyXjDl4zXrovkpxvWq0oTv6x4Ei-ad-x46SC0/w300-h400/20240318_171925.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The NCE hand controller has specific buttons for selecting accessories, or a macro. The screen on this controller image is asking for the Macro number. </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18pt;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">The NCE
Macros.<o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Controlling
Accessories with your DCC system can be tedious, and my preference is to avoid
it if possible.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The NCE system that I
have, has an <Select ACCY> <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>button,
but you still need to enter the ID of the accessory, press <Enter>, then
“1” (for Normal), or “2” (for reverse).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Some of software available for the mobile phone throttles makes this
process less of a chore.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In any case, to
align 4 hidden staging yard turnouts one by one, to find the appropriate stub
ended track is not going to end well.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>This is where the Macro comes in.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>A macro allows a number of turnouts to be switched simultaneously – and
if a macro is assigned to each of the staging tracks, than just activating one
macro, all the necessary turnouts can be aligned.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">The system
limitations of the NCE Power cab are 16 macros, each of 8 accessories.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Not enough?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The NCE Power Pro system has 256 macros, each of 10 accessories.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Testing
of the route control using macros<o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">For the
purpose of testing, I assigned 3 end points.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>And then programmed the macros using a truth table<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Staging
track 1.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Turnout 1 – Normal<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Turnout
2-Normal<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Staging
track 2<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>Turnout 1 –
Reverse<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Turnout 2 – don’t care<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Staging
track 3<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>Turnout 1 –
Normal<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Turnout 2 - Reverse<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">In
operation – press <macro>, enter the macro number (which is staging track
ID) and hit <Enter>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In my test
above, one, or both turnout motors activated simultaneously, selecting the correct
route.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">It is like
magic. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Theoretically, I could set up 128
stub ended staging tracks at each end of the layout, by using the macro
function, although in practice, it is unlikely to be more than 16, which will be switched by 4 or 5 turnouts<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">There are a
few you-tube tutorials on using the NCE system to control the DCC Concepts SS
turnout.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This one by Barcoola is
excellent<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNmD3cDphmE</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p><u>An alternative to the DCC Concepts SS system </u></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9FktyM8DKlxAh63RbBEy-5uBOiydetiOOCZbuVjs0tpMywUQdpelY76mq1ebTIKAnsDGSghm2y9RAHzZDkso1E84wotbzU4wxDeq4bIgOpwVDHkbNvdLPmsmffbeoPIC6_TzCKwJkZi4mILR_1e6k7VsOqkYhGtO9STNK27aS8qWYOcbv9tuSR8dRCO4/s4080/20230715_154705.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3060" data-original-width="4080" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9FktyM8DKlxAh63RbBEy-5uBOiydetiOOCZbuVjs0tpMywUQdpelY76mq1ebTIKAnsDGSghm2y9RAHzZDkso1E84wotbzU4wxDeq4bIgOpwVDHkbNvdLPmsmffbeoPIC6_TzCKwJkZi4mILR_1e6k7VsOqkYhGtO9STNK27aS8qWYOcbv9tuSR8dRCO4/s320/20230715_154705.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Something that I wanted to avoid with the DCC Concepts SS motors, is a mass of wiring, and circuitry below a layout. Whilst this undoubtably works, the complexity, arduino components and programming could lead to a nightmare in diagnosis a few years down the track when the memory goes hazy. </td></tr></tbody></table><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Repair
of Westinghouse Brake gauge for display<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Installing
Yellow Tongue flooring on the walls was a deliberate choice.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The main reason was for strength in hanging
the upper deck off the wall without needing to know where the wall studs were.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The bonus was to allow for simply screwing on
my railway memorabilia directly onto the wall.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Last month,
I was transferring a box of brass gauges from the house, to the railway room,
when I heard the unmistakable crunch of broken glass <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm-VBmWoS1KSbejzSVtwu-iV2VPTibBGlOQ53_jWgsBAjLFmhbdb9GEKyoQXwqgpbu_mriQuyCPQy2D0V-nYr0zcmAKvdh1EM9oqy3PPonG55Rlq78pGhTfaXMtpaCwnL9dTsZsdSJMisHFa-n948_RF56K4FsppsWHnKQqgGt-JHxoNVaSUnjzP42bP0/s4080/20240224_171319.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4080" data-original-width="3060" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm-VBmWoS1KSbejzSVtwu-iV2VPTibBGlOQ53_jWgsBAjLFmhbdb9GEKyoQXwqgpbu_mriQuyCPQy2D0V-nYr0zcmAKvdh1EM9oqy3PPonG55Rlq78pGhTfaXMtpaCwnL9dTsZsdSJMisHFa-n948_RF56K4FsppsWHnKQqgGt-JHxoNVaSUnjzP42bP0/s320/20240224_171319.jpg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Westinghouse air brake pressure gauge from a NSW48 class. </td></tr></tbody></table><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl1zmPjIiqFIBS4QGMmON3b4SR-KckEv1NMMNn9zXEidltwdDf5TlA5lapcnUkIUE_khDC9VNYmHLiVkQJBEOca7Fmt4-E0WuIzMUk8XWfnUe8gmt4eS0FAWfThkVCfa48HMOKBGEraVzHrBIBd0KZLn2B2T82T9RGzHiLYIrCV68WUF-p9of-12THFvg/s3396/20240225_151343.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3396" data-original-width="2922" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl1zmPjIiqFIBS4QGMmON3b4SR-KckEv1NMMNn9zXEidltwdDf5TlA5lapcnUkIUE_khDC9VNYmHLiVkQJBEOca7Fmt4-E0WuIzMUk8XWfnUe8gmt4eS0FAWfThkVCfa48HMOKBGEraVzHrBIBd0KZLn2B2T82T9RGzHiLYIrCV68WUF-p9of-12THFvg/s320/20240225_151343.jpg" width="275" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">After removal of the brass bezel, and the broken glass, both arms also showed damage - the Main Reservoir hand also lost part of the enamal, and writing </td></tr></tbody></table><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioYMk0fObhhUJ-RuBFmnxk3wxBsA3HD-qnH_UnCxxETsYJltjPXVbzPWrwDpLHzJLuhcwrlF37Ujj-c2R8-cgH09i7nZT0RKoDQL1_aY1ru5RQNVbEoijrzY-aFWMLb4sxIQYtQgbSeZ1bR6lTVo42tkuJWDA-wywEQ3lKcblgGRLWIZCWwKUtYZ44BpA/s3048/20240225_151406.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3048" data-original-width="2880" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioYMk0fObhhUJ-RuBFmnxk3wxBsA3HD-qnH_UnCxxETsYJltjPXVbzPWrwDpLHzJLuhcwrlF37Ujj-c2R8-cgH09i7nZT0RKoDQL1_aY1ru5RQNVbEoijrzY-aFWMLb4sxIQYtQgbSeZ1bR6lTVo42tkuJWDA-wywEQ3lKcblgGRLWIZCWwKUtYZ44BpA/s320/20240225_151406.jpg" width="302" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The broken glass was used as a template to draw a circle on the 2mm thick clear PVC that I had</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX-thXuMRq8bqECQsfIaHYvGIYAyITWgfgKMKoKI4gu8vmP8a3oT0lCdv1u0RgpIxaTDJxOCTbLJ79MiZlZkd3CqT3OlVUyaUkOrkKLm63U3MYdvmvALSnEYLNM-Dgx1a2KSp6wqiiHxxVssdbnbRNmZFxUMVEDh642N0nRiTk8gOU3CRxcFuXH3547ns/s2598/20240225_163440.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2388" data-original-width="2598" height="294" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX-thXuMRq8bqECQsfIaHYvGIYAyITWgfgKMKoKI4gu8vmP8a3oT0lCdv1u0RgpIxaTDJxOCTbLJ79MiZlZkd3CqT3OlVUyaUkOrkKLm63U3MYdvmvALSnEYLNM-Dgx1a2KSp6wqiiHxxVssdbnbRNmZFxUMVEDh642N0nRiTk8gOU3CRxcFuXH3547ns/s320/20240225_163440.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Using a dremal cutting disk, I cut around the line. Note the protective paper on the clear PVC</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgL5r_Srds_EBq7D3uTO4VLdXhuvTzq6ZTFhDWaw_Jyr8L9rYJSj-LeuPXbFHXShMggUYpOw-3AD5tPD0EsKkGDRnKxW8fhfzloKkvBfj57X6siinMPq1wRWc2ZBgppZ15pUOb1txEzo8hb5uaSOsO3TsNidiuhlqwbEjTFWEb4V44G935Aa8OpwTss-0/s1938/20240225_163526.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1938" data-original-width="1824" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgL5r_Srds_EBq7D3uTO4VLdXhuvTzq6ZTFhDWaw_Jyr8L9rYJSj-LeuPXbFHXShMggUYpOw-3AD5tPD0EsKkGDRnKxW8fhfzloKkvBfj57X6siinMPq1wRWc2ZBgppZ15pUOb1txEzo8hb5uaSOsO3TsNidiuhlqwbEjTFWEb4V44G935Aa8OpwTss-0/s320/20240225_163526.jpg" width="301" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">After much filing, the PVC was fitted inside the brass bezel</td></tr></tbody></table><br />
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEglU6-YkbLdBwYcWSkdhkmRNJswVExX_RMwcGZLgJn2H9soEvawF7QsgoBaSJFLtta5nhVkSnOosUDdNOGuWbjJ4nk4K_gky4QPmilBMojQqiwGEg7DfWlChuLv2jlEggE_m8C5PWNxmJerdKdgCwQ4m8Ghg81ukX-oJT1F_ffMPJjZ_Fu2GNRkOS-2luw" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="230" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEglU6-YkbLdBwYcWSkdhkmRNJswVExX_RMwcGZLgJn2H9soEvawF7QsgoBaSJFLtta5nhVkSnOosUDdNOGuWbjJ4nk4K_gky4QPmilBMojQqiwGEg7DfWlChuLv2jlEggE_m8C5PWNxmJerdKdgCwQ4m8Ghg81ukX-oJT1F_ffMPJjZ_Fu2GNRkOS-2luw=w288-h400" width="288" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I color matched the enamal to Floquil Signal Red, and the writing redone with Floquil Reefer White. The original paint was gloss, but after the "glass" was refitted, I doubt anyone could tell</td></tr></tbody></table><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBQ6OFSDvWFHYzxtheLgMXsX1xgIHQqFbtvzhPsk61SOEVI6Gj-7T1fsg-VKwEYwyqAu8wEgsesUGX7ws0RfkOUeDohtb7sp1KQEKkZtZ_8KncjD7eNmG1aHUSwioeRScINH0Wne33TdC8oCw82kzLgy7J4BNqjgt1RqpErvTVg5vJk_lDYnctX9nacgw/s3300/20240225_164255.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3300" data-original-width="2262" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBQ6OFSDvWFHYzxtheLgMXsX1xgIHQqFbtvzhPsk61SOEVI6Gj-7T1fsg-VKwEYwyqAu8wEgsesUGX7ws0RfkOUeDohtb7sp1KQEKkZtZ_8KncjD7eNmG1aHUSwioeRScINH0Wne33TdC8oCw82kzLgy7J4BNqjgt1RqpErvTVg5vJk_lDYnctX9nacgw/w274-h400/20240225_164255.jpg" width="274" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Removal of the protective paper on the PVC, gives a crystal clear result. How long will the PVC stay this clear is a mystery.</td></tr></tbody></table></span><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbmkOds49A9dScppyuE5ibrQjACK5RKVZ8WfIutPgbGnLZa9pYZcA53C1i9nFMdX5bsD0lciU8B6kQ2W1vgDvKG1fQrMYORo4Qpf1bSqDrx5204XaZywvLHMFJFceKPUBkp0Dr61bPo8ojLXwSNhliACtIbWYulMJ7KhAcHCt7QaEEsS0AdCVpH7QVems/s4080/20240225_170630.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4080" data-original-width="3060" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbmkOds49A9dScppyuE5ibrQjACK5RKVZ8WfIutPgbGnLZa9pYZcA53C1i9nFMdX5bsD0lciU8B6kQ2W1vgDvKG1fQrMYORo4Qpf1bSqDrx5204XaZywvLHMFJFceKPUBkp0Dr61bPo8ojLXwSNhliACtIbWYulMJ7KhAcHCt7QaEEsS0AdCVpH7QVems/w300-h400/20240225_170630.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">On the Train Room display wall, with all its friends. </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Train
room progress.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">After
finishing the painting of the ceilings, and the walls, the next major task was
laying about 50 square metres of flooring.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip_mdiYbxA5wFduSO_atl48fbKfvfTEdMU8iYvZNNlwp1CIMZ9eN3PAySvkbo1bXh_j8lZaALvwAVR1qmVICXbDq7PHRvN3AzOvUx7_8htqUhDRSi2KRe4wGfGdxSYCNXrm51cwsoYpUWGAp7jl4oUh_A8ZFZg1hpImqvMb75e477KzPiPBw6_QXAAgTo/s4080/20240307_132041.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4080" data-original-width="3060" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip_mdiYbxA5wFduSO_atl48fbKfvfTEdMU8iYvZNNlwp1CIMZ9eN3PAySvkbo1bXh_j8lZaALvwAVR1qmVICXbDq7PHRvN3AzOvUx7_8htqUhDRSi2KRe4wGfGdxSYCNXrm51cwsoYpUWGAp7jl4oUh_A8ZFZg1hpImqvMb75e477KzPiPBw6_QXAAgTo/s320/20240307_132041.jpg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bunnings delivery of 20 boxes. Each box contains 12 planks, and weighs an estimated 30kg. This delivery was worth the bunnings $94 delivery fee. The boxes were then relocated into the train room - a serious workout.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><br /></span><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi5U67mRTF0yTwew8VdFvG3l4aHWxHyn5psnVQdTp1w_pyws_9pC28hrqIYegw9Q4oW6WZpVIK3Wu3QWfXOVrr6ubhXkc0T5RHRrB9wKMU8h7pYTpGvliHpWava4BM6IpgmG2wxsDvMXxo-jT0bk03kqgdzlhsZP3D6DfFj3Gt4GAYqd4MwCqp8fzUufU/s4080/20240310_163557.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4080" data-original-width="3060" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi5U67mRTF0yTwew8VdFvG3l4aHWxHyn5psnVQdTp1w_pyws_9pC28hrqIYegw9Q4oW6WZpVIK3Wu3QWfXOVrr6ubhXkc0T5RHRrB9wKMU8h7pYTpGvliHpWava4BM6IpgmG2wxsDvMXxo-jT0bk03kqgdzlhsZP3D6DfFj3Gt4GAYqd4MwCqp8fzUufU/s320/20240310_163557.jpg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The first planks are laid like writing, from the top LHS of the room, and after that run, the next run is layered down a line, clipped into the the first. The lines have to be straight, to avoid gaps in the planks.</td></tr></tbody></table><br />
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhK3szlAVtCUHq2CGQIVV6FdAyxjIu2CZZH27ypi7CM7elWEw2EMWVMg_P17JAJ6Dss-xil2xtW318rIn-JKl5G3P_IlOyHfLNIhQqTU-fxr6zJuaszzYoNkS3EsbyTh6XUOEiduCYFqWQ0NHnzjIO2vk7FGGRO7zzF63KWEONkPYloALDqgLotpYfKH9o" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="240" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhK3szlAVtCUHq2CGQIVV6FdAyxjIu2CZZH27ypi7CM7elWEw2EMWVMg_P17JAJ6Dss-xil2xtW318rIn-JKl5G3P_IlOyHfLNIhQqTU-fxr6zJuaszzYoNkS3EsbyTh6XUOEiduCYFqWQ0NHnzjIO2vk7FGGRO7zzF63KWEONkPYloALDqgLotpYfKH9o=w240-h320" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The other end of the room. These planks have an included rubber foam backing, so saves having to install an extra foam mat beforehand. Much simplier than the 4 other false floors I have previously laid</td></tr></tbody></table><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL71IsNEB04O-885j9fmTlkBcbtP-yTWnGvyJWMPKjBPQ2Ybojf1-XI3c9g1-qNN6boJUsViVwDWhi4RzPQk1IyRn9NFxYgZ20-mecOV6uMtWrJZuVlSEa9fz0vd1QfNRcsHrZSpBFkB7dp7OUXJF-Av36nKKWZkdrZgBWBUqDrnixxNvWRuTtvdNNNSo/s4080/20240314_171050.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3060" data-original-width="4080" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL71IsNEB04O-885j9fmTlkBcbtP-yTWnGvyJWMPKjBPQ2Ybojf1-XI3c9g1-qNN6boJUsViVwDWhi4RzPQk1IyRn9NFxYgZ20-mecOV6uMtWrJZuVlSEa9fz0vd1QfNRcsHrZSpBFkB7dp7OUXJF-Av36nKKWZkdrZgBWBUqDrnixxNvWRuTtvdNNNSo/s320/20240314_171050.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One of the hassles of having a room full of junk, is moving it prior to painting, laying flooring etc. The new floor is immediately useable</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNPsrUnQ1KzKsMoSYwzkWaI3Mf1ayhC9RJihEToe7LbNqk5t50zDorLhLC-Izf8Itt_kuCMOBItupsihtFd0gN4_g00pfUtbo38Dz7CO1IH7qV2k0WgO_CLCN3VWouii2EbDyVwEUIRKd4QZ-vHgjGGg2JK9jq1jV4nsAWu_vq-PN8FpuFujI88KQ02YY/s4080/20240316_163608.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3060" data-original-width="4080" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNPsrUnQ1KzKsMoSYwzkWaI3Mf1ayhC9RJihEToe7LbNqk5t50zDorLhLC-Izf8Itt_kuCMOBItupsihtFd0gN4_g00pfUtbo38Dz7CO1IH7qV2k0WgO_CLCN3VWouii2EbDyVwEUIRKd4QZ-vHgjGGg2JK9jq1jV4nsAWu_vq-PN8FpuFujI88KQ02YY/s320/20240316_163608.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The kitchenette area. The newly acquired bar fridge fits nicely under the "L" shape kitchen bench, hiding the hot water system. Note that the plumbing has not progressed as all since October</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Next stages after completing the flooring, are the skirting, and gloss white painting of the window sills, doorways etc.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That just leaves the ensuite -
waterproofing,tiling, and painting, and the plumbing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Progress is slow, possibly as my builder has
only been once since XMAS, so I am going at my own pace.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Conclusion<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">You have to
be comfortable with being able to diagnose faults, and fix your models, or your
layout.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That confidence will pay
dividends.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Before I stumbled across DCC
Concepts SS turnout controllers, I had trepidation that I would have created a
maintenance monster that would lead to the premature demise of an operational
layout.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Now, by having each part self
contained, and relatively easy to replace, I can get onto worrying about other
aspects of the layout build.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> Until next time, build a model or two.</o:p></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Rob Nesbitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17057159654871941767noreply@blogger.com2Junee NSW 2663, Australia-34.8689219 147.5833258-63.179155736178842 112.42707580000001 -6.5586880638211511 -177.2604242tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3996073030941560983.post-84934727536848299082024-02-13T20:30:00.000-08:002024-02-13T21:14:55.174-08:00Murrumbidgee Milling Company Limited<p> </p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="background: white; color: #444444; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%;">Murrumbidgee
Milling Company.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="background: white; color: #444444; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="background: white; color: #444444; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%;">The largest structure I plan
to build for the Wagga Wagga layout is the Murrumbidgee Milling Company.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The building dominated the eastern end of the
Wagga Wagga railway yard, and was a both a destination and source for freight
movements.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="background: white; color: #444444; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%;">I was able to find some
information using Trove.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> Two</span> articles from
the Daily Advertiser in May 1883, and March 1895, as well as Wikipedia.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="background: white; color: #444444; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgufOD0X1llAAZ5GwfAuXWHVeGZc7w3ockPUJ_cJYM9uoLrVtyz539DYZUiE89UakNxKudmVXyvsUI3UHunNQsRQAWj0IIH1_HU40LcrItuBMbiAjUgq2ICAEPZFei5u3fOGfK1r9m-UNNGTu7yhMxTEUlSkkUP5wmD61uZuYD4s1_96dv_4eyIFr8Opik/s2229/3801%20taking%20water-RJN.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1328" data-original-width="2229" height="307" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgufOD0X1llAAZ5GwfAuXWHVeGZc7w3ockPUJ_cJYM9uoLrVtyz539DYZUiE89UakNxKudmVXyvsUI3UHunNQsRQAWj0IIH1_HU40LcrItuBMbiAjUgq2ICAEPZFei5u3fOGfK1r9m-UNNGTu7yhMxTEUlSkkUP5wmD61uZuYD4s1_96dv_4eyIFr8Opik/w515-h307/3801%20taking%20water-RJN.jpg" width="515" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Murrumbidgee Milling Company is directly behind 3801 in my picture, converted from slide.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="background: white; color: #444444; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%;"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="background: white; color: #444444; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%;">History<o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="background: white; color: #444444; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%;">The Murrumbidgee Cooperative
Milling Company commenced operations in Edward Street Wagga 28th June 1890. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="color: #202122; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">The Milling Co-operative was the second largest flour milling company in
New South Wales outside Sydney<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="background: white; color: #444444; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%;">The Co-operative was formed
in August 1889, and a contract was placed with Messrs. Thos. Robinson and Sons
Limited mill on 18<sup>th</sup> November, 1889.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>By the middle of June 1890 the mill was completed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The capacity of the plant was to clean not
less than 100 bushels of wheat, and make not less than 13 sacks of flour per
hour.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The plant actually produced 16
bags per hour. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYU0FFfIU57NU3LDuhKAgC53AKZ80-Pm6NDtJCZJ3te8NcL1hxpsf9ExdtMd34yjRTVzy7pisCLB3lAyEMWYrurZWKOMZi6vyf5PEQp7Q4FbNXjTgyRKpcpddXhyphenhyphenn31w-NZJIfDKOjiix6_Yf7DZI7e4QvOeJcUAv1rIjjg6tnU7iHhpz6Y8J-kJtPBvE/s595/wagga_mill.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="332" data-original-width="595" height="224" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYU0FFfIU57NU3LDuhKAgC53AKZ80-Pm6NDtJCZJ3te8NcL1hxpsf9ExdtMd34yjRTVzy7pisCLB3lAyEMWYrurZWKOMZi6vyf5PEQp7Q4FbNXjTgyRKpcpddXhyphenhyphenn31w-NZJIfDKOjiix6_Yf7DZI7e4QvOeJcUAv1rIjjg6tnU7iHhpz6Y8J-kJtPBvE/w400-h224/wagga_mill.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Mill in 1890, before expansion. This is the view from Edward street</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="background: white; color: #444444; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%;"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="background: white; color: #444444; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%;">By 1896, capacity had grown to
produce 2160 bags of flour and by 1910 it was capable of producing over fifty
tons of flour per day.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-_mgolE64_KzXQf7vq3ekComadRiRHlwI3Gj9EZGvdatKkoQ8ZhoFJLN1SFn_rp51LEGPvRfyLEKbCyIGVMZn_Son8Qx6HxJ5tObTr7VbhdZhGgdv0V6xwpK1HvLsS-SuN_H1oojBhGJ2xbr-4ewp8H6PMxQfXJThyKoluG-YKyFJL748n7vtGsLh08A/s4979/0084474_00c.tif" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3344" data-original-width="4979" height="327" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-_mgolE64_KzXQf7vq3ekComadRiRHlwI3Gj9EZGvdatKkoQ8ZhoFJLN1SFn_rp51LEGPvRfyLEKbCyIGVMZn_Son8Qx6HxJ5tObTr7VbhdZhGgdv0V6xwpK1HvLsS-SuN_H1oojBhGJ2xbr-4ewp8H6PMxQfXJThyKoluG-YKyFJL748n7vtGsLh08A/w487-h327/0084474_00c.tif" width="487" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Original track arrangement for the Mill sidings.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="background: white; color: #444444; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1MfEXBvdpXZw9pzN0QDQaZJmBD3dHesD317eNgCPRgMKfYg_Hrr2shB2yW35Aps8XcxHMK8DhFwvf16CBudPGWfn9dw-mSaBlKKDnoXYhY2ZwCw-Q3nwydw7ByPVeVUPY1IFJSq8XzN7IHEb9O1-qm_Pz-GqfoPgqtCYN8IgvwvJ97dfVg4326Fs-YWU/s768/Wagga-Mill-Yard-early-1900s-A%20Brunskill%20Album.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="574" data-original-width="768" height="299" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1MfEXBvdpXZw9pzN0QDQaZJmBD3dHesD317eNgCPRgMKfYg_Hrr2shB2yW35Aps8XcxHMK8DhFwvf16CBudPGWfn9dw-mSaBlKKDnoXYhY2ZwCw-Q3nwydw7ByPVeVUPY1IFJSq8XzN7IHEb9O1-qm_Pz-GqfoPgqtCYN8IgvwvJ97dfVg4326Fs-YWU/w400-h299/Wagga-Mill-Yard-early-1900s-A%20Brunskill%20Album.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A 1910 image showing grain delivery by dray. Note the wall of bagged wheat on the LHS of the picture. Image from the A. Brunskill archive held by CSU</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="background: white; color: #444444; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%;"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="background: white; color: #444444; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%;">Operation of the
mill.<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="background: white; color: #444444; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%;">They were using the Rochdale
system of milling The Daily Advertiser
article of May 1883, describes this process in detail, but in summary,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="color: #444444; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;">1)<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="background: white; color: #444444; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%;"> The wheat
is taken to the top of the building<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="color: #444444; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;">2)<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="background: white; color: #444444; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%;">Passed over indented cylinders to take out the
impurities of oats, cockle, barley<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="color: #444444; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;">3)<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="background: white; color: #444444; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%;">Passed over a machine with sieves, and a large
fan blows away larger impurities<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="color: #444444; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;">4)<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="background: white; color: #444444; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%;">Passed to a scourer, that removes the smut, and
much of the “germ”<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="color: #444444; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;">5)<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="background: white; color: #444444; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%;">Passes to a brush machine that gives the
remaining berry a final polish, before <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal">
</p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="color: #444444; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;">6)<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="background: white; color: #444444; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%;">At the bottom of the building, it is then taken
up an elevator to a holding cleaned wheat bin<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="background: white; color: #444444; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%;">Converting the
polished berry into flour<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="color: #444444; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1)<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="background: white; color: #444444; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%;">The berry is passed between 2 rollers, and
split down the middle, releasing the dirt contained therein, that being removed
by suction<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="color: #444444; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">2)<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="background: white; color: #444444; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%;">The split berry then gets sent to the next set
of rollers, and crushed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="color: #444444; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">3)<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="background: white; color: #444444; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%;">The powder then passed over a sieve which
separates the semolina and flour<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="color: #444444; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">4)<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="background: white; color: #444444; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%;">The coarse flour is then rolled 6 more
times.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Any remaining husks are separated
from the flour using a centrifugal dressing machine<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="color: #444444; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">5)<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="background: white; color: #444444; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%;">The flour is then dressed in a reel with silk
fabric, before being ready for the cloth sacks.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="background: white; color: #444444; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%;">- In addition, there was a
magnetic separator, to capture any metallic impurities<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="background: white; color: #444444; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%;">Some of the byproducts also
got processed, with a separate set of rollers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="background: white; color: #444444; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%;">Steam Engine<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="background: white; color: #444444; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%;">The plant is run by a 56
tube multitube <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>boiler, 14 foot long, by
6 feet in diameter., producing a steam pressure of 100 lb/sq inch, producing
around 100 horse power.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The engine was a
compound Tandem – with high and low pressure cylinders 14” and 24” respectively.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Stroke was 30”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The engine drove a 12’,6” diameter flywheel,
and ropes were used to drive the various rollers, and equipment.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="background: white; color: #444444; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%;">Expansion<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="background: white; color: #444444; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%;">By 1895, new buildings had
been added.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The flour store, 80’x50’x19;
high on the eastern side, and the wheat store 150’x50’x32’ high on the eastern
side. An additional grain shed, 80’x50’x 27’ high <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A duplicate railway line had been laid, so
trucks can be shunted as they are emptied.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Doors are built at convenient distances apart at each of the shed, thus
facilitating the labour of loading, unloading and stacking from either railway
trucks, or wagons and drays on the other.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>A screw conveyor is also used between the buildings. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="background: white; color: #444444; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%;">Additional 2 boilers
installed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The whole complex consumed 35
cords of 5’. 6” wood per week.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>At the
peak, the mill employed 37 persons<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="background: white; color: #444444; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%;">Steam power was still in use
in the 1960s, as my uncle, who was a boiler inspector in the 1960s-70s told me
about the wooden stairways being a bit frightening.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I regret not being old enough to really
appreciate my opportunity missed to quiz him on other aspects of the mill,
like fuel source for the steam engine.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnuPiBAvP7diCOIX_olvXF6SHKs2GvhmPS79Xhgx62v450tZ2rb3UtXZceS4-5gcFy9Wl6qBuVDKf71Mxiuz1Ju_C4n2w7cAsDdIgXBgf5eqQKM_VWKiZGBJp76G6osRMtkbOuj7ZXz2PGgdejH8IJRh20crMzF1ohPzzKqU018j_X_xgTgzZBEXn8rko/s835/Aerial%20view%20around%201940.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="632" data-original-width="835" height="242" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnuPiBAvP7diCOIX_olvXF6SHKs2GvhmPS79Xhgx62v450tZ2rb3UtXZceS4-5gcFy9Wl6qBuVDKf71Mxiuz1Ju_C4n2w7cAsDdIgXBgf5eqQKM_VWKiZGBJp76G6osRMtkbOuj7ZXz2PGgdejH8IJRh20crMzF1ohPzzKqU018j_X_xgTgzZBEXn8rko/s320/Aerial%20view%20around%201940.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A image stolen from Lost Wagga Wagga facebook: Aerial view of Wagga yard around 1940. The mill is prominent </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="background: white; color: #444444; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="background: white; color: #444444; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7oCnecvbWpvosS5gdmztldC0D5PBwZ9ZaTaZwy_YbN8j_w21mFeXvluG_yf_dAh6iuLjhCnzVO-_EuU6W7XhJ009f9iIiqezah2v9cU4YSAOOnZ9EJ8_CpGyJHgMa-Jc6wPT2HowmcxbjOsjb8fxx5YEQJluGLoBMBlEKD1kDnG-tz3oBYaG3GI_BHac/s10240/0083447_A0c.tif" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="7496" data-original-width="10240" height="352" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7oCnecvbWpvosS5gdmztldC0D5PBwZ9ZaTaZwy_YbN8j_w21mFeXvluG_yf_dAh6iuLjhCnzVO-_EuU6W7XhJ009f9iIiqezah2v9cU4YSAOOnZ9EJ8_CpGyJHgMa-Jc6wPT2HowmcxbjOsjb8fxx5YEQJluGLoBMBlEKD1kDnG-tz3oBYaG3GI_BHac/w481-h352/0083447_A0c.tif" width="481" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Final Track arrangement of the Mill siding. The plan of the mill gives a rough idea of the size, and shapes of the various sheds associated with the Mill. Thanks to Bob S for supplying these trackplans</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="background: white; color: #444444; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%;"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="background: white; color: #444444; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%;">Closure<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="color: #202122; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">The
Co-operative closed its operation in the 1980s the site was sold in 1987 to
Goodman-Fielder, operating for approximately a decade before ceasing its
operation in December 2000.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="color: #202122; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">There are
plans to convert the building into a shopping precinct, with possibly hotel
accomodaton, but whilst some work has commenced, and some retailers have come, (and
gone) the building is currently not used.</span><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="background: white; color: #444444; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8dxQ35N0jRu1BM3V1CLG8mL-2LYTdl5Wyjk9lsT-qPVcko-kQ1j3VO6MZ5sbUMss-beHzg1iHjXwla1M4319TXPoTzmBB0oWGtJVcjUFP60nH0uRuI6aayvPAZcOd3ZDomSKRbTcYv5czZNn1akve8ABF9-EwGjplOjZ5H4xhtlK8c5v3NCz4xeenv50/s1014/2007%20-%20WeekendAdvertiser%20article.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="847" data-original-width="1014" height="534" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8dxQ35N0jRu1BM3V1CLG8mL-2LYTdl5Wyjk9lsT-qPVcko-kQ1j3VO6MZ5sbUMss-beHzg1iHjXwla1M4319TXPoTzmBB0oWGtJVcjUFP60nH0uRuI6aayvPAZcOd3ZDomSKRbTcYv5czZNn1akve8ABF9-EwGjplOjZ5H4xhtlK8c5v3NCz4xeenv50/w640-h534/2007%20-%20WeekendAdvertiser%20article.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A more recent article in the Daily Advertiser provides more information on the mills construction</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="color: #202122; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="background: white; color: #444444; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%;">Photos<o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="background: white; color: #444444; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%;">Most of the pictures here
are mine, unless otherwise attributed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
was able to wander around the railway side around 2004, after closure, and
record what I could. So much had already been erased by this stage.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Many of the lean-to sheds had been removed –
their ghost image still on the brickwork of the main building.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I hope
I have enough for modelling purposes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The set of 4 silos, appeared to be used for
advertising purposes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have found
“Allied” and “Max McLachlan” painted over the cupola in my pictures.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There
was a separate rail unloading shed, where the other unloading points at the
mill were hidden under the large shed rooves.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijc-KTD87dBw6sHEo-u5iOoCpS0XYhD0nEwPwIspvUqatm8HpSl5NJWneKEWDf4ViC8ggHr9wemfJavs6_A3ba3pxfJ2Nwky4GBsAs5RgzeobhMmA1vgLMVpzsl6zRR8k37RDJ1yARs9sJowQhK6iDJdRLt8RG5TCiz4zckoQ0txkW9LhycEf3ULugqLs/s4608/DSCF0050.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijc-KTD87dBw6sHEo-u5iOoCpS0XYhD0nEwPwIspvUqatm8HpSl5NJWneKEWDf4ViC8ggHr9wemfJavs6_A3ba3pxfJ2Nwky4GBsAs5RgzeobhMmA1vgLMVpzsl6zRR8k37RDJ1yARs9sJowQhK6iDJdRLt8RG5TCiz4zckoQ0txkW9LhycEf3ULugqLs/w400-h300/DSCF0050.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mill and sheds in the background. Note "Allied" painted on the cupola of the grain storage silos. Picture taken from Railway Street</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAdcQeDrwD0RPdcPD2Jb5NQx0NwFC0qYLmP5dF0DqynHvXmcRgPiPQlM7_BRK_bXhXv3pru3wHqeATkhQoxzO156qnflBUCt8sY1UbNtuhKLPe6F3_6VKoTA9DZLwR7JFaL9IXzPBQ70eNNuXJwm3TUcUd-i393_0Kab_n9Heof89NhAdurmLc5KbNoyM/s1794/Image%20(4).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1794" data-original-width="1142" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAdcQeDrwD0RPdcPD2Jb5NQx0NwFC0qYLmP5dF0DqynHvXmcRgPiPQlM7_BRK_bXhXv3pru3wHqeATkhQoxzO156qnflBUCt8sY1UbNtuhKLPe6F3_6VKoTA9DZLwR7JFaL9IXzPBQ70eNNuXJwm3TUcUd-i393_0Kab_n9Heof89NhAdurmLc5KbNoyM/w255-h400/Image%20(4).jpg" width="255" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Grain unloading shed on siding</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2Pzfgjlomgz4v9DeInW1dsa1UJ3bHd13YS9sOxl3VgQsJzg7zTnaS74OKcwe94-o5MLNEmSNpGrcRJOI99ilV7zSX7W_k-IHWik2qwltotbPnNzHhBW-UeBMFQRlrzItZUJzNBSnmFoos6HsWELY8qPFYFW4_AlP-bt0sg7PUkzrVdZepLnV-NYzQlms/s1780/Image%20(5).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1174" data-original-width="1780" height="264" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2Pzfgjlomgz4v9DeInW1dsa1UJ3bHd13YS9sOxl3VgQsJzg7zTnaS74OKcwe94-o5MLNEmSNpGrcRJOI99ilV7zSX7W_k-IHWik2qwltotbPnNzHhBW-UeBMFQRlrzItZUJzNBSnmFoos6HsWELY8qPFYFW4_AlP-bt0sg7PUkzrVdZepLnV-NYzQlms/w400-h264/Image%20(5).jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjuwi7b0j_ZqZjPePCNZUVhgzhyWzgyGvur6B9YHdhD_4BGd44w44QM5KU6eQHJwvAFwlMTb6niH_f_-kuABlBls_o97CZCAKyS_8-cu9b-byWvXmklm7aHsfnZiNBe3hWYq7WjZiwQFnTjvo5x5qEAiUYbdCMSc_6hymSINUzZVDhrh5uO-T8bFo8s_A/s1771/Image%20(6).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1100" data-original-width="1771" height="249" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjuwi7b0j_ZqZjPePCNZUVhgzhyWzgyGvur6B9YHdhD_4BGd44w44QM5KU6eQHJwvAFwlMTb6niH_f_-kuABlBls_o97CZCAKyS_8-cu9b-byWvXmklm7aHsfnZiNBe3hWYq7WjZiwQFnTjvo5x5qEAiUYbdCMSc_6hymSINUzZVDhrh5uO-T8bFo8s_A/w400-h249/Image%20(6).jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcXwoj2EQMsuSNZ6gKDqCbAJDUvCC_H9SycQtyq9cfiN5WIN8-KOYza6wY_Q4gD7heKmhdxdAlP0vy4_bPphOvs2-nRtKi4deJYHp0aNu723FvOLicAEFtwYCsqYdsD9Y_6gOVRQZF3mRPD2YkTXNV15baOhUndfkd773Qef-2UVruBlGqv8OrliOTi4k/s1788/Image%20(7).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1124" data-original-width="1788" height="251" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcXwoj2EQMsuSNZ6gKDqCbAJDUvCC_H9SycQtyq9cfiN5WIN8-KOYza6wY_Q4gD7heKmhdxdAlP0vy4_bPphOvs2-nRtKi4deJYHp0aNu723FvOLicAEFtwYCsqYdsD9Y_6gOVRQZF3mRPD2YkTXNV15baOhUndfkd773Qef-2UVruBlGqv8OrliOTi4k/w400-h251/Image%20(7).jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ghost images of the sheds that covered the siding closest to the mill's brick building. This brick wall was part of the original 1890 construction</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZSXH_PNXG_60lCRCGZpm9_MRMYBhZAcrvSlmQEZQ5U8s4BCDLoDiJ8dagk4weIXNmM7SZ2c2QV2vuEX7tMr9JO6e3DvC1DiLC8DJ38avR7VhJZ8riD94Kps_PNNUWvjDwyz0w4pFLKQxNe7L153fHB_w5zeNardJGDdVjoNDF6ow90ndWVd8zF6hNbLU/s1753/Image%20(8).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1753" data-original-width="1159" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZSXH_PNXG_60lCRCGZpm9_MRMYBhZAcrvSlmQEZQ5U8s4BCDLoDiJ8dagk4weIXNmM7SZ2c2QV2vuEX7tMr9JO6e3DvC1DiLC8DJ38avR7VhJZ8riD94Kps_PNNUWvjDwyz0w4pFLKQxNe7L153fHB_w5zeNardJGDdVjoNDF6ow90ndWVd8zF6hNbLU/w265-h400/Image%20(8).jpg" width="265" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS7hSKhhd-oVgCqgGSAKwG5rP0RFyIQ9YxCeEpYuu-K3RH3a-gHeEf5m26QWUhFokaVPGI_GGbSKXH7vxtfsRw_u6VTa2pdjSqDx_b65glLD3Rq5jPLsV321oUYkHJCJyaHELWwGOCnX5AcGnp4B7r737smyCfZ976IXwafVbP6vNIk4Tqq3sAJXWQueY/s1738/Image%20(9).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1116" data-original-width="1738" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS7hSKhhd-oVgCqgGSAKwG5rP0RFyIQ9YxCeEpYuu-K3RH3a-gHeEf5m26QWUhFokaVPGI_GGbSKXH7vxtfsRw_u6VTa2pdjSqDx_b65glLD3Rq5jPLsV321oUYkHJCJyaHELWwGOCnX5AcGnp4B7r737smyCfZ976IXwafVbP6vNIk4Tqq3sAJXWQueY/w400-h256/Image%20(9).jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinkA4Bu8UwPEHTW_Mzbth5pUu3dqACvT5XUSQ7S6mCn1PeGJL02i2nNZCHd_wFVO2gWInmcQ_9xI05OuGOet_g8B-FJmjqgD-VVsbb6uSvSIeLCkxCLVdZhkYv6NAFB43xoUkDb0IwLQ9Mlz4ZWzdqPFrW-TKd622u4r3R_BdPvJ_u06Dj3Xl0Q3NsUhA/s1796/Image%20(10).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1100" data-original-width="1796" height="245" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinkA4Bu8UwPEHTW_Mzbth5pUu3dqACvT5XUSQ7S6mCn1PeGJL02i2nNZCHd_wFVO2gWInmcQ_9xI05OuGOet_g8B-FJmjqgD-VVsbb6uSvSIeLCkxCLVdZhkYv6NAFB43xoUkDb0IwLQ9Mlz4ZWzdqPFrW-TKd622u4r3R_BdPvJ_u06Dj3Xl0Q3NsUhA/w400-h245/Image%20(10).jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEEal7Ac3zCG63e9LDJbQp1O53YX3aC3VVSGhH9e2s_TT1zfCJVCyZq0O90jfLM68iShKhBUfXCMiAeP2AZMzOVHc7SRe8jdDFjmD6-cq4dimxk3yKB2U6DkcLDIcjbzZarUQGeSwYWPophGOn1MxwLkQWZwOmaUVof6jArt5pEufDKQOp_ZKsLDZ7k8E/s1430/Image.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1430" data-original-width="1109" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEEal7Ac3zCG63e9LDJbQp1O53YX3aC3VVSGhH9e2s_TT1zfCJVCyZq0O90jfLM68iShKhBUfXCMiAeP2AZMzOVHc7SRe8jdDFjmD6-cq4dimxk3yKB2U6DkcLDIcjbzZarUQGeSwYWPophGOn1MxwLkQWZwOmaUVof6jArt5pEufDKQOp_ZKsLDZ7k8E/w310-h400/Image.jpg" width="310" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNjYPArw_9ETyjR39rvu6UrqjXuaXUQZ9FsX82jCWkulIOlokwEbKaDpqCGG3cYGpepjVCbw7M6wuMdZ4vjn1ikGL8XgdurlG2xgIjIS8XTt34KIbJLmjLUEZ7QBCJJpVHg6W4BzAYfBwG9CFPpcbRRJcCYY2979nZFhvGItio2opad7tuSzUL1bR_h9I/s2253/sunicrust%20bakery%20wagga.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1439" data-original-width="2253" height="255" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNjYPArw_9ETyjR39rvu6UrqjXuaXUQZ9FsX82jCWkulIOlokwEbKaDpqCGG3cYGpepjVCbw7M6wuMdZ4vjn1ikGL8XgdurlG2xgIjIS8XTt34KIbJLmjLUEZ7QBCJJpVHg6W4BzAYfBwG9CFPpcbRRJcCYY2979nZFhvGItio2opad7tuSzUL1bR_h9I/w400-h255/sunicrust%20bakery%20wagga.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sunicrust Bakery was established just east of the Mill in the 1970s. Whilst not directly connected to the railway, its presence should warrant its appearance on the future layout</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="background: white; color: #444444; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="background: white; color: #444444; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="background: white; color: #444444; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%;"></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ8Ct1iIsM-1bvouHLH6HVKvaHQmvREi79HcggCbcTKWR1R6_mQB_YeU4ggci1DBpPIdQ7lAv5_k1ijLqoTyrBlT0B3FKfYed5uxNlkOMLT4MqugJzfZkgq9csJJob_F4kbRyhzT9dj9rHM1cIcjO5XwA9IGTAIoRkVH2siDrlU5nFhAngIt_eye9oCrI/s2000/Aerial_view_of_the_former_Murrumbidgee_Flour_Mill_in_Central_Wagga_Wagga.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1333" data-original-width="2000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ8Ct1iIsM-1bvouHLH6HVKvaHQmvREi79HcggCbcTKWR1R6_mQB_YeU4ggci1DBpPIdQ7lAv5_k1ijLqoTyrBlT0B3FKfYed5uxNlkOMLT4MqugJzfZkgq9csJJob_F4kbRyhzT9dj9rHM1cIcjO5XwA9IGTAIoRkVH2siDrlU5nFhAngIt_eye9oCrI/w640-h426/Aerial_view_of_the_former_Murrumbidgee_Flour_Mill_in_Central_Wagga_Wagga.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Aerial view around 2014 - the site was pretty much cleared of all infrastructure apart from the mill.<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p class="MsoNormal"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd_OOs0HBYQpAhGhNwJem3Pka2ZR784MPvHa3eMcQqh_Q0XGlKll4C_Cou-TI1JJ9xQ9H9xEc9FYPjoarNmnUpRNLhhgWHIjJCK66H6-HFEtBAyuRHFKZR9bR7TIWM6shrNlInMF1Wu8oW_0dgLzO__qEA_fNi8aNaIHvxSK0THCGbp3pTVrT-nBr16GQ/s4608/DSCF0340.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd_OOs0HBYQpAhGhNwJem3Pka2ZR784MPvHa3eMcQqh_Q0XGlKll4C_Cou-TI1JJ9xQ9H9xEc9FYPjoarNmnUpRNLhhgWHIjJCK66H6-HFEtBAyuRHFKZR9bR7TIWM6shrNlInMF1Wu8oW_0dgLzO__qEA_fNi8aNaIHvxSK0THCGbp3pTVrT-nBr16GQ/w640-h480/DSCF0340.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The only advantage of the removal of the smaller structures, was that the full size of the mill could be photographed. Edward Street (Sturt Hwy) in the foreground</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiedTPuYVgqsmpiboTvnpMhWCX6kf-lCWWnxknv8z4px8E2MX6Pg4aVoDsJPooE75ScrpheH-mAKRdlTJWgDRCoXP-s9_bOa_-9oVo_IpnbYgOlEshmov6VZDEAmSMiM2sMoZwSsI41SMEbqvkjUbepniI00wg4O1RTul8yPSQlXXP56aFhZ_cPg9VsVDQ/s4608/DSCF0341.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiedTPuYVgqsmpiboTvnpMhWCX6kf-lCWWnxknv8z4px8E2MX6Pg4aVoDsJPooE75ScrpheH-mAKRdlTJWgDRCoXP-s9_bOa_-9oVo_IpnbYgOlEshmov6VZDEAmSMiM2sMoZwSsI41SMEbqvkjUbepniI00wg4O1RTul8yPSQlXXP56aFhZ_cPg9VsVDQ/w400-h300/DSCF0341.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcpLM0u7zexV_sIekev0l-JIRNMub_TduzUvOxqsQOX6Ne6WpIll53fpkkHlhJNEOTyZxyF_oIRYFO5jA-bzgKVBa8ZwtUx4t76Dc6H4dttVTw-VQRb1paAQXZPRJj1hkYvoq6Jw2bE27GDa8nZRohYhFaEvS02E2E5kjbiCZ-813is38X2nFFlmIhnak/s4608/DSCF0342.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcpLM0u7zexV_sIekev0l-JIRNMub_TduzUvOxqsQOX6Ne6WpIll53fpkkHlhJNEOTyZxyF_oIRYFO5jA-bzgKVBa8ZwtUx4t76Dc6H4dttVTw-VQRb1paAQXZPRJj1hkYvoq6Jw2bE27GDa8nZRohYhFaEvS02E2E5kjbiCZ-813is38X2nFFlmIhnak/w400-h300/DSCF0342.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Painted signs left no doubt as to what the building was used for<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9j2PtdqBJLilqEUwPvjO8NBODiklKLzYb748KKIGdTcXe2BWg4z7NsZJA6YPjrUeICCdGFkPS4UoDmWV5O2FY9mRgU4b0v-cOOgjVRFaQbeVohFna-NPOCs8GoWgKUoMZ1qbq9cRw5JpDPUTxZRV4L9k5HAd3D8ppG_-l63eGzs6l6P0tRWLLorFsoy8/s4608/DSCF0343.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9j2PtdqBJLilqEUwPvjO8NBODiklKLzYb748KKIGdTcXe2BWg4z7NsZJA6YPjrUeICCdGFkPS4UoDmWV5O2FY9mRgU4b0v-cOOgjVRFaQbeVohFna-NPOCs8GoWgKUoMZ1qbq9cRw5JpDPUTxZRV4L9k5HAd3D8ppG_-l63eGzs6l6P0tRWLLorFsoy8/w400-h300/DSCF0343.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIASU_Uuyo7PF1dnl5HbqgFp2RlLopW9VLz65zVR9h33W0X1p2xk8P_UARnTnxQH7IyemKEVY4pKhjyAEnnXZ0xlXSGNAmrzBcQQL-QgNGYIQg5qG7m9iBgehxywERXcNUJ0o-Sn15EWEjsJUK4OP99RUrPizfXjqhmlEB0xVthv32qTtdCqgZg2HpfwY/s4608/DSCF0345.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIASU_Uuyo7PF1dnl5HbqgFp2RlLopW9VLz65zVR9h33W0X1p2xk8P_UARnTnxQH7IyemKEVY4pKhjyAEnnXZ0xlXSGNAmrzBcQQL-QgNGYIQg5qG7m9iBgehxywERXcNUJ0o-Sn15EWEjsJUK4OP99RUrPizfXjqhmlEB0xVthv32qTtdCqgZg2HpfwY/w400-h300/DSCF0345.JPG" width="400" /></a><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-size: 10.5pt; text-align: left;"> </span></div><p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="background: white; color: #444444; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%;">A quick glance at the aerial
view will show a massive size, which if scaled to HO, would be around 2 metres
wide .<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As the building will be on an
aisle, there will need to be much compression to fit it into position.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> The sheds over the siding closest to the mill would save a lot of time guessing and modelling the loading docks. The silos on the other siding though would need to be made, although I may not have enough room for the siding along with the unloading shed. </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-size: 10.5pt;">I guess this is an aspect for a future Blog
post.....</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjERFEUCYVV_Avg8R6DuooOXdvqH75b_mF5teRR4l3GFbK31STfx7X75w7__ih9qzbnmjPxlSwi5f2GZODBCme7tezYoLmlJLOBjTeBdqcEXlqYCT6kUCnCVbBj1oJUsQDSPnorEiemvreyFYKx9jWYF_I46AvM83uS6ck51VdY10ZWYaW_wT_SZkIep5k/s1108/Murrumbidgee-Milling-2012-Aerial.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="590" data-original-width="1108" height="340" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjERFEUCYVV_Avg8R6DuooOXdvqH75b_mF5teRR4l3GFbK31STfx7X75w7__ih9qzbnmjPxlSwi5f2GZODBCme7tezYoLmlJLOBjTeBdqcEXlqYCT6kUCnCVbBj1oJUsQDSPnorEiemvreyFYKx9jWYF_I46AvM83uS6ck51VdY10ZWYaW_wT_SZkIep5k/w640-h340/Murrumbidgee-Milling-2012-Aerial.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wagga Council intramaps website has dimensioned aerial pictures. The mill's size is substantial. The storage silos at the Edward Street side are partially demolished. 2012 image</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBILFqruKa2bhFKpDWXJN961IE1f_UF3OgeU2Jlfsbj97zDpEbkgaEXv_CUF-YyuCL_oKM4udRvzoFs4IWs7b4WFTbPsxkLHm5BFZlCa564NuO4WlLa7-g845X6b_z_gCqL9Y7vqGSnQu467UAEp-WWdXtOnTfWQgJztXsgAOUQ-dNTP2yDzkbwknffKk/s2338/Wagga%20Layout-Mainline.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1700" data-original-width="2338" height="466" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBILFqruKa2bhFKpDWXJN961IE1f_UF3OgeU2Jlfsbj97zDpEbkgaEXv_CUF-YyuCL_oKM4udRvzoFs4IWs7b4WFTbPsxkLHm5BFZlCa564NuO4WlLa7-g845X6b_z_gCqL9Y7vqGSnQu467UAEp-WWdXtOnTfWQgJztXsgAOUQ-dNTP2yDzkbwknffKk/w640-h466/Wagga%20Layout-Mainline.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Mill building is represented on this trackplan as a red rectangle #33 </td></tr></tbody></table><br />
<p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="background: white; color: #444444; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%;">Sunicrust Bread also set up
a bakery next to the mill.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This was not
rail connected, but as Sunicrust was the bread I ate in Wagga in the 1970s, I hope to
include a model of the bakery too.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> For a bit of fun.....</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="background: white; color: #444444; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%;"></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0KoZ4To94j6JLg878z7-eH2PyeVOusYYr-5cGHCSxUQI3Dxws3v8z0vW3mbr3ESq4-OlEF6ARD4TrAUhU1IPZfES3w8RropfUOvq05MDFx35lXL64TRBqmk07jc8w-h5z-avV-eB8LPo-SHJlIGvAef6WoJ_TjWSrZPdmJGaMoY309WhswXjhtQkm2ws/s1976/Scan_20240214.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1976" data-original-width="1324" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0KoZ4To94j6JLg878z7-eH2PyeVOusYYr-5cGHCSxUQI3Dxws3v8z0vW3mbr3ESq4-OlEF6ARD4TrAUhU1IPZfES3w8RropfUOvq05MDFx35lXL64TRBqmk07jc8w-h5z-avV-eB8LPo-SHJlIGvAef6WoJ_TjWSrZPdmJGaMoY309WhswXjhtQkm2ws/w429-h640/Scan_20240214.jpg" width="429" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sunicrust Bread featured collector cards. Here are just a few from my own accumulations. Weg's cartoons of VFL players, and supporters were funny. I was never able to complete The Space 1999 set - and as this program has now attracted a cult following, the cards may actually be worth something</td></tr></tbody></table><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="background: white; color: #444444; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%;"><br /><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><br /></span></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="background: white; color: #444444; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="background: white; color: #444444; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%;">That’s your lot for
now.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In the meantime, build a model or
two<o:p></o:p></span></p>Rob Nesbitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17057159654871941767noreply@blogger.com0Wagga Wagga NSW 2650, Australia-35.1025977 147.3655103-63.412831536178842 112.20926030000001 -6.7923638638211514 -177.47823970000002tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3996073030941560983.post-6163295178390176692024-01-21T21:19:00.000-08:002024-01-21T21:19:46.503-08:00RATS<p> </p><p class="MsoNormal"><b>Setbacks – Just throw money at the problem.<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p>Building a room for the model railway has been a long process. And often frustrating. However, since the work began to convert the back half of my 6 car brick garage at the middle of last year, progress has been positive.</p><p class="MsoNormal">This all changed last weekend.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><br /></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcB6oUK4xsUSpTh_sEn00iBkWItklsmbICf2XfRC4PNd1YIT7Z2xP_HPiNsHPLxCFaqKZP9Ui_QZV5TTATu-zy2GhHGtoUWKUfeo-fMOPaD_j9KKo7l9TOhH1qgeqTz3qiZf-g5rkhJZE4Axyx9drsCO4l5o-dWmch3arYe2189CYe7A3nSuHtjoiI_b8/s4080/20231227_132720.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3060" data-original-width="4080" height="402" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcB6oUK4xsUSpTh_sEn00iBkWItklsmbICf2XfRC4PNd1YIT7Z2xP_HPiNsHPLxCFaqKZP9Ui_QZV5TTATu-zy2GhHGtoUWKUfeo-fMOPaD_j9KKo7l9TOhH1qgeqTz3qiZf-g5rkhJZE4Axyx9drsCO4l5o-dWmch3arYe2189CYe7A3nSuHtjoiI_b8/w536-h402/20231227_132720.jpg" width="536" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">QUBE QL010 awaits its next assignment at Junee in December. Modern image, and subtle weathering</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-B4tT44gVfDgx0gM_bucQVE8WrSYMbPMsNHThQ0joACJznAriHtUpVnnPymRkjbzkXMmqQF1qb94nnIBuB7wC_5QyXijydcD4k_ePGPmXZxBmp7ZWtrPSLPDs8Armd7ba0AI3pfUkD4K2OmtysH5NcHfRe_ZfGhd4wICdr0w3hAdtjp_W24YP5ytOr9o/s4080/20231227_132345.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3060" data-original-width="4080" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-B4tT44gVfDgx0gM_bucQVE8WrSYMbPMsNHThQ0joACJznAriHtUpVnnPymRkjbzkXMmqQF1qb94nnIBuB7wC_5QyXijydcD4k_ePGPmXZxBmp7ZWtrPSLPDs8Armd7ba0AI3pfUkD4K2OmtysH5NcHfRe_ZfGhd4wICdr0w3hAdtjp_W24YP5ytOr9o/w400-h300/20231227_132345.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Disappearing along the line are the telegraph poles. These had been pulled out, and dumped into a pile at Junee, in December. At time of writing this blog, they are still there</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPmIT13e7da8cuHGR4O3GALai1yRFjlKuQjw1mzAcGvqkggy1Gpp8ESQ69ztIW1I4_FA3u3WBchhfR265IGUIf8FBwASTX_goTUSkxqGUChI11iK0gjJOpZO1haJ2Xp0pS4lCxgwECbrHdc34KnCoXBFLIake8dKa2eCOIuH1iaRqFR0HyEnlmBIYuZmM/s4080/20231227_132704.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3060" data-original-width="4080" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPmIT13e7da8cuHGR4O3GALai1yRFjlKuQjw1mzAcGvqkggy1Gpp8ESQ69ztIW1I4_FA3u3WBchhfR265IGUIf8FBwASTX_goTUSkxqGUChI11iK0gjJOpZO1haJ2Xp0pS4lCxgwECbrHdc34KnCoXBFLIake8dKa2eCOIuH1iaRqFR0HyEnlmBIYuZmM/w400-h300/20231227_132704.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Many years ago, I wrote a pair of Blogs on how to make lineside poles, and it would have been useful to have been able to measure them. Record what you can, as tomorrow, it could be gone</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><o:p><br /></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><u>Revisiting the wiring</u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Brett (my part time builder) plugged in his battery charger
into a power point on the future layout power 240V circuit.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I had previously arranged that this circuit
would have its own circuit breaker, so I could turn off the power when exiting
the room.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Well, the circuit breaker was
off – and I assumed I had turned it off.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Well, on re-energizing the circuit, Flash-Bang, the circuit breaker
tripped.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Hmmm.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Brett advised that I should contact the
electrician<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I rang the electrician, Stewie on Monday.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To my surprise, he was between jobs, and had
time to diagnose the problem<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">By following normal model railway diagnosis methods, you
successively halve the circuit where you have a problem, and within 5 minutes Stewie
discovered that on the extension to the last power point in the wall, all 3 wires (neutral, active and ground) were shorted out . As it is now near impossible
to access behind the wall, Stewie used the broken wire as the draw wire to
thread in a new wire. </p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">We then inspected the shorted out wire.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTwKzKu07SGsymQuKhJIwMziYh_cgO2kmEpedbdr9bHUeokqX2ekOiKZmRUSqaxCzkONS2D1zPXfykNKdZ9Ih8yaaqyPEQu595QH7inUIGHaQ5LQX-9PSnu4ELJqkU1nFoeKqHeTYusb23C2O1S9MFd-fxHxXpZZZisiafjwfqdHisL_Drv5bM4hjw7is/s4080/20240115_104203.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4080" data-original-width="3060" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTwKzKu07SGsymQuKhJIwMziYh_cgO2kmEpedbdr9bHUeokqX2ekOiKZmRUSqaxCzkONS2D1zPXfykNKdZ9Ih8yaaqyPEQu595QH7inUIGHaQ5LQX-9PSnu4ELJqkU1nFoeKqHeTYusb23C2O1S9MFd-fxHxXpZZZisiafjwfqdHisL_Drv5bM4hjw7is/w300-h400/20240115_104203.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The cause of the shorting out. </td></tr></tbody></table><br /></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">All the insulation, the white outer, and the colored inner
had been stripped completely.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is
the work of a rat, rather than a mouse.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The damaged wire is around 2.5 metres down from the top of the wall, and for
a rat to get to the wire, it would have needed to descend that distance through
full wall insulation. Stewie told me a story about another job he had, where
the new wiring in an old house was eaten in just a week.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Maybe I got off lucky.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I thanked Stewie for his assistance, and paid
him immediately.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEk8tApnY7nJt9_28H4rIQu075FLMSqBID8lfPzLX9u1H3GZcHJZdVBAqm7TB9qCnf5nU24K6EVSwawD7XaUZMBwyVhn-3ZjoFBo81G6zuQB9Tk6paSEWkvyra47O2B9l85GUrL9q6u3o_szW_wKuWhxztm74S6JKrP596e-69RGYOBTt0U_BGM9FMqeI/s4080/20230928_104801.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4080" data-original-width="3060" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEk8tApnY7nJt9_28H4rIQu075FLMSqBID8lfPzLX9u1H3GZcHJZdVBAqm7TB9qCnf5nU24K6EVSwawD7XaUZMBwyVhn-3ZjoFBo81G6zuQB9Tk6paSEWkvyra47O2B9l85GUrL9q6u3o_szW_wKuWhxztm74S6JKrP596e-69RGYOBTt0U_BGM9FMqeI/w300-h400/20230928_104801.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Not the best picture, but the chewed wire above is visible in the bottom RHS of this picture. It actually surprised me that this wire could be extracted, and new one run by simply pulling out the old wire and using it as a draw wire for the new wire. I was thinking about the need to use an external conduit, which is still an option</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u>Rats and me.<o:p></o:p></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I had very little to do with rats after my first year
biology classes at UNSW.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, on
moving to Junee,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>rats became more than a
byline.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Most of them are attracted by
dog food up in the kennels, and they would even chew through the lids of
wheelie bins where we store the food.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
have an adversion to baits, as dead rats killed by poison could in turn be
eaten by eagles, or even the dogs, I set up capture traps.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPaOjUGK9XGh2Tp2JbOm4b1rAE-0AxskAy-tAdI1cLxsrsVJi7_C1CpIUlO4aut1EfIuwusjPHv07kcnVfKUwxx2T7OEYSI56Av6SDctu_HrgWsoYteGL5Xjwh2dUixgRLo3-rdLRYZ1sk3jXn9cJ38w7bo-IyDlgETPJjDK3HZzvRZvhwXNIUiwIlHQI/s2048/Rat%20in%20trap.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPaOjUGK9XGh2Tp2JbOm4b1rAE-0AxskAy-tAdI1cLxsrsVJi7_C1CpIUlO4aut1EfIuwusjPHv07kcnVfKUwxx2T7OEYSI56Av6SDctu_HrgWsoYteGL5Xjwh2dUixgRLo3-rdLRYZ1sk3jXn9cJ38w7bo-IyDlgETPJjDK3HZzvRZvhwXNIUiwIlHQI/w400-h300/Rat%20in%20trap.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bait the capture trap with peanut butter. This rat from a few years ago, was kind of cute, but others caught were distinctly feral.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivjLTes8Yskw8w2E2lnAdcsvoXRycjDUE114CNhsdrvk9Pif1ILG1zhPUlVpQSFuShn2SXHOFBj5ITaviod_GSvP9SCfwBzkNaxJJgeR3z-LtaRCASGdKJSss4w6k11ErkqFdP0i1keAjYTaSNXdaW2zbFeTAPPNnxJrdoNPhDJYGKn-cxkOYhN-PrR7o/s2256/20230521_092824.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2256" data-original-width="1626" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivjLTes8Yskw8w2E2lnAdcsvoXRycjDUE114CNhsdrvk9Pif1ILG1zhPUlVpQSFuShn2SXHOFBj5ITaviod_GSvP9SCfwBzkNaxJJgeR3z-LtaRCASGdKJSss4w6k11ErkqFdP0i1keAjYTaSNXdaW2zbFeTAPPNnxJrdoNPhDJYGKn-cxkOYhN-PrR7o/s320/20230521_092824.jpg" width="231" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Multiple capture traps, and an infestation in the dog kennel shed, means meals for eagles, or foxes. I am tolerating the foxes, as they target the rabbits</td></tr></tbody></table><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span>Besides the food, the little monsters will
dig holes, and a few manage to get into the ceiling space of the house.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Up
to now, I have not seen evidence of rat activity in the garage.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In contrast the garage is where mice are.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Not the end of the rodent problem either –
there are also<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>dozens of rabbits – some
making their home under my storage container.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Anyone with a ferret?.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The joys of country living.....<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Accessing the ceiling space above my train room may be easy
for the rats, but it is not for me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
have managed to “throw” some rodent bait to roughly where the walls are, and
set up some rat-sack bait on the crawl space where there are some rat
droppings.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Hopefully this will do the
trick.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Some have suggested ultrasonic
pest devices might also work, but I am fairly sure the yellow tongue walls are
too think for that to be effective.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u>Train room build continues<o:p></o:p></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">A trip to Wagga during the week, and returning with 10
litres of paint colour matched, and 1 litre of primer undercoat.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Paint is not cheap -<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>$286.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>At least Wattyl is made in Australia.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Interestingly, the 10 litres of white ceiling paint I got from Aldi a
few weeks earlier (it was on mark down special) was also made by Wattyl, and
that cost me $50.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Swings and
round-abouts.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Brett assembled the kitchenette cabinets, whilst I quickly
painted the walls area near the window where the cabinets will go to save
awkwardness later.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The cabinets are
below the bench.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUknTrJstNMrmd4TdRsp9UNMFeQk8mTKC20wU0WvnCruqcUmCq_fNA-NDFtNkIzXd8E2t9ECJ80fBYkPnRTTEgpgQE-j_3E6Kni59Tv8SMn6hkBtqyAV3ir-qMm2ZVs2wFzpVqHEwj_5RvQb-ySwmrwT2zHjqFRndsHcj80DvpXk5jmlMZrRiwzuSam1U/s4080/20240113_153914.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3060" data-original-width="4080" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUknTrJstNMrmd4TdRsp9UNMFeQk8mTKC20wU0WvnCruqcUmCq_fNA-NDFtNkIzXd8E2t9ECJ80fBYkPnRTTEgpgQE-j_3E6Kni59Tv8SMn6hkBtqyAV3ir-qMm2ZVs2wFzpVqHEwj_5RvQb-ySwmrwT2zHjqFRndsHcj80DvpXk5jmlMZrRiwzuSam1U/w640-h480/20240113_153914.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I had thought the cabinets would be fitted direct to the floor, rather than on adjustable feet. My concern is that the hot water heater may need additional bracing due to the weight of the water. Basically, now awaiting the return of the plumber to fit the sink, and hook up the pipes. Note the join in the cabinet benchtop</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh_cTVOnG-SA1NNKtA4RicO2shONsYnLtI_Od5C38PwrIOaTMWfg8mfjayyom2m5Ra2XGq6-TNor2A5upI8db4gK_MGo4tZwfz9A6eFq0sAd7oqEZR9mxObfzIdCN6B5YYzeQOiNQP81eoVUd-_F6LPxHMqJWVlOeaDGuR83gKDRsNeqB3pC_XQhYH1TNY" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="131" data-original-width="320" height="164" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh_cTVOnG-SA1NNKtA4RicO2shONsYnLtI_Od5C38PwrIOaTMWfg8mfjayyom2m5Ra2XGq6-TNor2A5upI8db4gK_MGo4tZwfz9A6eFq0sAd7oqEZR9mxObfzIdCN6B5YYzeQOiNQP81eoVUd-_F6LPxHMqJWVlOeaDGuR83gKDRsNeqB3pC_XQhYH1TNY=w400-h164" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This can of silicon adhesive should have been thrown out three years ago, and it was only a suggestion from me to cut into the can that we discovered viable silicon for the benchtop join - applied with a spatula </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Then came the tricky part.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Cutting the benchtop for the L shape.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Success.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And then a small
win.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Brett asked me if I had any silicon
adhesive, and I did.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Despite being 3
years old, and leftover from a caravan roof leak repair, there was enough
silicon still viable within the tube, after cutting into the tube.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And being black, the colour was perfect.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Bunnings however did not supply the correct width cabinet
doors, and no drawer support hardware.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Not
good enough when they charge me over $90 delivery. This is the third delivery that has had wrong items delivered<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Still, with the cabinets in place, the plumbing work can
recommence<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u>Display wall.<o:p></o:p></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">With the new paint, I was able to finish my display
wall.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I needed no excuse to start putting my display
up.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The yellow tongue wall makes adding
these heavy plates quite easy<o:p></o:p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3Z1YiCFfQrhMsux85NoDvCYwttey_GHN1iB0uMBbmsgnNQoyHkQbivbfedRBprf3_xbz6Xg4Lnpe_NpBPSstlRru5Cbuz3Xqe4ZW1GjR0oyuICWjNWIF3hn8PQjgt8tKtIU1AO5eAe-j7DLPaUbc3azpP8lw98lhBr6jjaatPpUwfmOhM6wD58xliTQU/s4080/20240115_160832.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3060" data-original-width="4080" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3Z1YiCFfQrhMsux85NoDvCYwttey_GHN1iB0uMBbmsgnNQoyHkQbivbfedRBprf3_xbz6Xg4Lnpe_NpBPSstlRru5Cbuz3Xqe4ZW1GjR0oyuICWjNWIF3hn8PQjgt8tKtIU1AO5eAe-j7DLPaUbc3azpP8lw98lhBr6jjaatPpUwfmOhM6wD58xliTQU/w400-h300/20240115_160832.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">2 coats of paint on the display wall. Junk on the floor</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyXXHn1jCUqedGRzKFphtaivYl_YAkG0t9LDF0INeuxaqbkw04gpzsjOA4r6w_7LGBroFsF59lalmlp1kohDRSH8Eb8o38umtooi7A6bSi7BoPzjrzGOSdmxhmWNwkK-7asZYRV22KkpbrvGIMRtUaaME43JaFo3epxU2fiBztorOz06zvtWx1gTT2HCQ/s4080/20240117_105941.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3060" data-original-width="4080" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyXXHn1jCUqedGRzKFphtaivYl_YAkG0t9LDF0INeuxaqbkw04gpzsjOA4r6w_7LGBroFsF59lalmlp1kohDRSH8Eb8o38umtooi7A6bSi7BoPzjrzGOSdmxhmWNwkK-7asZYRV22KkpbrvGIMRtUaaME43JaFo3epxU2fiBztorOz06zvtWx1gTT2HCQ/w400-h300/20240117_105941.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A porcelin "High Voltage" sign seemed appropriate next to the circuit breaker board</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div><br /></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6YXH9uolEoJtz-ZunpIjdgXt2AzJ4Tnkzfp16x7MV08RREeKdW6JYY2BT28wLbg2u20wxCZO3DQAJC4dXLZqLoYIajEH9ToCSWdTgXibR0y5zmNaU0MDPBn8-UZ-ujjcptcOOR1v-hljS9GWDXxQlGBYMgm9bEBaz9MQjVluyC2dAnczvWqvTRSoN4vs/s4080/20240117_175545.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3060" data-original-width="4080" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6YXH9uolEoJtz-ZunpIjdgXt2AzJ4Tnkzfp16x7MV08RREeKdW6JYY2BT28wLbg2u20wxCZO3DQAJC4dXLZqLoYIajEH9ToCSWdTgXibR0y5zmNaU0MDPBn8-UZ-ujjcptcOOR1v-hljS9GWDXxQlGBYMgm9bEBaz9MQjVluyC2dAnczvWqvTRSoN4vs/w400-h300/20240117_175545.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A start is made</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg23F6Z_eByir-ZdC6vzWpYqh3XtVseTUOecyeR7sOFT8jyHl25n7-NpT4R-xxW1CqZZal0rcboO-04FIHzi4L2rlOxG8sZFsYrGCuEvZn5rJ-FAHZqRFCfmfYf8m5a4qf74QMpTYTQo5v7QpONPNOHje49q7eptV1NuMtMVyU4AbUspboglZS65D4_1Yc/s4080/20240119_162259.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3060" data-original-width="4080" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg23F6Z_eByir-ZdC6vzWpYqh3XtVseTUOecyeR7sOFT8jyHl25n7-NpT4R-xxW1CqZZal0rcboO-04FIHzi4L2rlOxG8sZFsYrGCuEvZn5rJ-FAHZqRFCfmfYf8m5a4qf74QMpTYTQo5v7QpONPNOHje49q7eptV1NuMtMVyU4AbUspboglZS65D4_1Yc/w400-h300/20240119_162259.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">More plates added. Adding these plates (some of them are quite heavy) to the yellow tongue wall is simply just by screws. It is one reason why I chose yellow tongue</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">I have been collecting these plates for close on 40 years, so it is great to finally have them on display. The train room, whilst not finished, is starting to develop its own character. There are more plates and other hardware to be added as time permits. Until then, I have the task of finishing painting of the rest of the walls <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><u>NMRA Meeting at Mal's place<o:p></o:p></u></p><p class="MsoNormal">Brett was unable to come on Saturday (Jan 20<sup>th</sup>) , so I took the opportunity to travel to Canberra for the monthly NMRA AR Region Div2 meeting After the normal banter, show-n-tell and afternoon tea, we all headed downstairs to see how Mal’s new layout was progressing.<o:p></o:p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDZn2AK9z1mtGmVucYE_OcVXTOtT7xOrXLLk2Q6GxoSerWOydPQHQPWwEcIgnB9MPqef0qI_OMVtvMzi2wwQt9H38xQ-_fWTqEwSp6uizrzHtsESdXSXig_QUImlZci_pwU5R6QaoPI7RNcbLYg2xN2YxBU8XeutI0qTH8Qt0tzp4TgLzdtx0amaDcYvs/s4080/20240120_153759.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3060" data-original-width="4080" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDZn2AK9z1mtGmVucYE_OcVXTOtT7xOrXLLk2Q6GxoSerWOydPQHQPWwEcIgnB9MPqef0qI_OMVtvMzi2wwQt9H38xQ-_fWTqEwSp6uizrzHtsESdXSXig_QUImlZci_pwU5R6QaoPI7RNcbLYg2xN2YxBU8XeutI0qTH8Qt0tzp4TgLzdtx0amaDcYvs/w640-h480/20240120_153759.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mal's layout trackplan (not showing the staging yards). The general size of the room is a three car garage. N scale allows for 2 peninsulars, which will give a good length run. Mal is basing his line on Burlington Northern through Montana. </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ1DWxqg8mHGkkW2MjzQCxwdnzRCZ3-ciUzslDeol-5g8rAFvO2Xug26mzo9Z6rzbMvQInoNrTlY_JQa1-h88IJIr5pPscJ-Q3PetaKKORSfpE9EzWKWhlEmevc5Exild0ctH7Pxw-ZWXwZth8LgTR7Qtmy4S8MVSktzEfOufYEnVwEO6hrtD1rhDn3_4/s4080/20240120_153315.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3060" data-original-width="4080" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ1DWxqg8mHGkkW2MjzQCxwdnzRCZ3-ciUzslDeol-5g8rAFvO2Xug26mzo9Z6rzbMvQInoNrTlY_JQa1-h88IJIr5pPscJ-Q3PetaKKORSfpE9EzWKWhlEmevc5Exild0ctH7Pxw-ZWXwZth8LgTR7Qtmy4S8MVSktzEfOufYEnVwEO6hrtD1rhDn3_4/w400-h300/20240120_153315.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOQ8oagQrnlqDyv-Rs1OQX5M5iUTlFYIIdUYbWVXNVE6u5xuNWKrR2qqHSH2A0jHr3hxRyZSHXYhcMSRk6bcGDI8SVsfajnVHDwSXHFQ4B2utoURCiUFalNwW41ZiqYSy12MXGDJo65kaPslp46jfedTQkgWitBxULzuk06DPoEltbloXDRkNQRyHmNXk/s4080/20240120_153347.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3060" data-original-width="4080" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOQ8oagQrnlqDyv-Rs1OQX5M5iUTlFYIIdUYbWVXNVE6u5xuNWKrR2qqHSH2A0jHr3hxRyZSHXYhcMSRk6bcGDI8SVsfajnVHDwSXHFQ4B2utoURCiUFalNwW41ZiqYSy12MXGDJo65kaPslp46jfedTQkgWitBxULzuk06DPoEltbloXDRkNQRyHmNXk/w400-h300/20240120_153347.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyB2UvSt3s6Vu0355H6E3dvOm6FULMFU-Nb-heBvhhTyzpPc9alRco_NL-nYNGF4aWjGcfk7_vX67Fk7VbDHNvi3ENMuz7P3hohLzRSIszolornD5Z9eNZpubFoK1I02kc22F5bkAVSY6rCLuaL23RSNZJvyshCFKQb5YhZFLEMqheouE5mSW-dvElFdw/s4080/20240120_153424.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3060" data-original-width="4080" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyB2UvSt3s6Vu0355H6E3dvOm6FULMFU-Nb-heBvhhTyzpPc9alRco_NL-nYNGF4aWjGcfk7_vX67Fk7VbDHNvi3ENMuz7P3hohLzRSIszolornD5Z9eNZpubFoK1I02kc22F5bkAVSY6rCLuaL23RSNZJvyshCFKQb5YhZFLEMqheouE5mSW-dvElFdw/w400-h300/20240120_153424.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Staging yards are 43cm below the mainline tracks. These staging yards extend on 3 sides of the room, and the storage tracks are extremely long. Mal loves long trains</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyvNUtUirEwrqOlcc0X1KhuUr57jGqsXFlMrpZc_iO_BBDP4ZXoJsWZQgGKmvRQYcLR3nEIxfMVXHEHlLPnzcjkemtGx236AiQpTgmPJ8Pe9rUNUSXP1zdiD3j3Uj7q6wzt38WY5DleqgQYSO2EhR4Aqh41XavfBVax4C7_99b0PaaNAycl6VlsH4Cf6Q/s4080/20240120_153522.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3060" data-original-width="4080" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyvNUtUirEwrqOlcc0X1KhuUr57jGqsXFlMrpZc_iO_BBDP4ZXoJsWZQgGKmvRQYcLR3nEIxfMVXHEHlLPnzcjkemtGx236AiQpTgmPJ8Pe9rUNUSXP1zdiD3j3Uj7q6wzt38WY5DleqgQYSO2EhR4Aqh41XavfBVax4C7_99b0PaaNAycl6VlsH4Cf6Q/w400-h300/20240120_153522.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnu79C64nGly32TtAKiswwsiBG79fmi7rYqRp2xnb4po3VT5NMZqzbHI-gPKoXO38989Azz89DgyDG9gNyrrYtNJ1HAJuioAHAoZLCmASRQfkNO3vfzdL7OowKszLi7zEJ6hal6a4ro7efoBsiLN9Fd2JLjoU78LYbIK0-snT3W8mXDs6d2OcaSwCP0aM/s4080/20240120_153542.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3060" data-original-width="4080" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnu79C64nGly32TtAKiswwsiBG79fmi7rYqRp2xnb4po3VT5NMZqzbHI-gPKoXO38989Azz89DgyDG9gNyrrYtNJ1HAJuioAHAoZLCmASRQfkNO3vfzdL7OowKszLi7zEJ6hal6a4ro7efoBsiLN9Fd2JLjoU78LYbIK0-snT3W8mXDs6d2OcaSwCP0aM/w400-h300/20240120_153542.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bridges always add an element of drama to trains running</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWgrH6AS96PeR5Em88gKMzWiKGf4F6F1oR0rzunUaSXlhTN0y0A1lPhoopO2-PAdBqOLhjyAiVMeYuKNXGlPIgE6HtdiFjtNOxCZewCxLkPMpcsl8ez3QatAmfduzswCYjZHe0NCekRhqAWtKTehvsHrjvMhXGryKOG5SCl1XbNwh8StBil48wv96ynyw/s4080/20240120_153930.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; 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margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDR1DljQwCtEr2tov5p5OQ_YRmv9ypcsmuUMLxfC4MBseDsYUqFXbYZAwvK60_QJfZmDvEi5T1i2V5wZKhd2Qx48touC235hQ0a_ooT3BPz8-S4fwChtX6h93LUD98wGWnbC2693tFHErpJqOdYHuZFbd7JM3coR7IaKrZMtJJUKV-H9t2h1uRfvm-Uv0/s4080/20240120_154733.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3060" data-original-width="4080" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDR1DljQwCtEr2tov5p5OQ_YRmv9ypcsmuUMLxfC4MBseDsYUqFXbYZAwvK60_QJfZmDvEi5T1i2V5wZKhd2Qx48touC235hQ0a_ooT3BPz8-S4fwChtX6h93LUD98wGWnbC2693tFHErpJqOdYHuZFbd7JM3coR7IaKrZMtJJUKV-H9t2h1uRfvm-Uv0/w400-h300/20240120_154733.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Yet to be built is the complex helix benchwork to allow connection to the staging yard trackage</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGGtUT_xXMtqFVvRjYP4jV19HwnYdZc0FG4wPSrK7MObdxkSPSAk60AWDKEHvJopSs-amvuyqG3plv3emKJOiNIpR91DF2hG62ldB_qktLxUsiLXpA6vU37lyHXdPoPDNdFuli8_mLkUZHWg4q7hm_UiXfCIgWFTJq7oEEN7q0M-DkTGpL0AKQFAfkeF4/s4080/20240120_160653.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3060" data-original-width="4080" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGGtUT_xXMtqFVvRjYP4jV19HwnYdZc0FG4wPSrK7MObdxkSPSAk60AWDKEHvJopSs-amvuyqG3plv3emKJOiNIpR91DF2hG62ldB_qktLxUsiLXpA6vU37lyHXdPoPDNdFuli8_mLkUZHWg4q7hm_UiXfCIgWFTJq7oEEN7q0M-DkTGpL0AKQFAfkeF4/w400-h300/20240120_160653.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Use of brackets supports the main line deck, and gives good access to the wide staging yard. Mal has not yet added the tortoise motors, or the extensive electrical wizardary to the staging yards, that will allow trains to be accessed simply. So these staging yards are not yet fixed in place. </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">It is always good to see what others are doing, and gain ideas. I like the idea that the staging yard boards can be extracted for fitting the tortoise switch motors, and electronics, and I may try something like for the staging yards below my Bomen station<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><u>A thought<o:p></o:p></u></p><p class="MsoNormal">Why do we use the term ‘Rats Nest’ for a jumbled up wiring mess? And something that is ‘R S’ (short for ”Rat S**t”) is broken? <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Until next time.</p></div>Rob Nesbitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17057159654871941767noreply@blogger.com2Junee NSW 2663, Australia-34.8689219 147.5833258-63.179155736178842 112.42707580000001 -6.5586880638211511 -177.2604242tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3996073030941560983.post-15800993252971878482024-01-07T21:55:00.000-08:002024-01-07T22:08:02.826-08:00Watching Paint dry<p><b>Some updates.</b></p><p>When I start a new project, I have a lot of enthusiasm. Work commences, and progress is steady for a time. Then, either a problem arises, some unavoidable delay happens, or I get distracted. I am sure this is not a common situation with many. This post documents a couple of my recent experiences.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1XIRwwjmqb4q1nyYW03Qa40WCTpnv8O9v6-_wpUePPjcs-wSmwJOOYn32En8nF-ThyphenhyphenD5BNgWtu8RMFsKlznRhjd-w69Yj3Qqm_bzuX153-YqP9bY-A55c9zwQOsw0Y2B6bZ8GZLg-x1-wN-1LD8G9ajzOiRBXJcJMBgySNP_9NJkqur7ndPoWr0v44_Y/s3904/SSR%20C506,%20C507%20at%20Junee%2022Dec23.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1590" data-original-width="3904" height="264" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1XIRwwjmqb4q1nyYW03Qa40WCTpnv8O9v6-_wpUePPjcs-wSmwJOOYn32En8nF-ThyphenhyphenD5BNgWtu8RMFsKlznRhjd-w69Yj3Qqm_bzuX153-YqP9bY-A55c9zwQOsw0Y2B6bZ8GZLg-x1-wN-1LD8G9ajzOiRBXJcJMBgySNP_9NJkqur7ndPoWr0v44_Y/w650-h264/SSR%20C506,%20C507%20at%20Junee%2022Dec23.jpg" width="650" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fresh out of the paint shop, SSR's new livery on ex VR C506 and C507 is stunning in the Junee sunshine last December</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><p></p><p><u> Finding a train room - progress is like watching paint dry.</u></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLMGvWQTCGMO2z6sE7l4ATbBO6po9WHhR2soMDnPFj9_obaLaY5rx2wntGqXJwEBnTktcylfzrHCYJAHT1-xury_kfTXKqgXCUGu2YasKibitDLtD3eQdsLjGECdW0E2pebO7h5HrL0xUlQp2oLjg9S8Z6f9cOkIfnRXpl7jjlYybuTz1EO8gNf0xidWE/s1224/20231222_151825.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1224" data-original-width="918" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLMGvWQTCGMO2z6sE7l4ATbBO6po9WHhR2soMDnPFj9_obaLaY5rx2wntGqXJwEBnTktcylfzrHCYJAHT1-xury_kfTXKqgXCUGu2YasKibitDLtD3eQdsLjGECdW0E2pebO7h5HrL0xUlQp2oLjg9S8Z6f9cOkIfnRXpl7jjlYybuTz1EO8gNf0xidWE/w300-h400/20231222_151825.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">On the inside of the Train room, Brett my builder mate fitted some timber mouldings to the corners, and the ceiling. These cover up the gaps that were left after the walls, and ceiling was installed.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p><i>My main tasks</i></p><p>1) Paint the ceilings with the ceiling white. Two coats of paint, and 50 square metres each coat. and</p><p>2) fill the gaps between the yellow tongue boards with "no more gaps" and fill in the numerous nail holes</p><p><br /></p><p>Last Saturday, Brett was able to attend for the first time in 4 weeks, and he fitted the framing for both windows, and 2 out of the 3 doorways. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5L8z4axbyYtkdNZkDz1hFi51SChJ6pNR_LqSRWSxn_7crO7Dnux5fdD_QIFSyaUgKRWMHQHU0GVuIdwb7xy_XNc2zsyI-rXPzV_HhXNfZzXsiZJB-7EQUUGdKMvWYHhgytPo1hJvnf70oYFLmLxgIbB4OAkD1Z2ffAZNYeCCPmd8DtCY_n2bbJSdsJTE/s4080/20240107_141624.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4080" data-original-width="3060" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5L8z4axbyYtkdNZkDz1hFi51SChJ6pNR_LqSRWSxn_7crO7Dnux5fdD_QIFSyaUgKRWMHQHU0GVuIdwb7xy_XNc2zsyI-rXPzV_HhXNfZzXsiZJB-7EQUUGdKMvWYHhgytPo1hJvnf70oYFLmLxgIbB4OAkD1Z2ffAZNYeCCPmd8DtCY_n2bbJSdsJTE/s320/20240107_141624.jpg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Front entrance door framing</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAWSGNVB9mvphIT5CD1g6MQJhx1_vJj8uYL947IDYlRAeltLHxp-bBIJubMlmmJLVcr-xk-ob3MBsPUKtXkhXf6wbjS8ePOaEIio2gdHqjlmXiHbZlq8TP-EG8s5h_qLuQAbBWDcSAS8PoARNuqkCJ9ySu8pLsX4BVIqXkr8ykfPwv6mFfgDa8YD1hJ84/s4080/20240107_141709.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4080" data-original-width="3060" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAWSGNVB9mvphIT5CD1g6MQJhx1_vJj8uYL947IDYlRAeltLHxp-bBIJubMlmmJLVcr-xk-ob3MBsPUKtXkhXf6wbjS8ePOaEIio2gdHqjlmXiHbZlq8TP-EG8s5h_qLuQAbBWDcSAS8PoARNuqkCJ9ySu8pLsX4BVIqXkr8ykfPwv6mFfgDa8YD1hJ84/s320/20240107_141709.jpg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Front Entrance door from inside the train room. We had to move the light switch about one cm across, to allow the framing. This was our mistake initially, we bored the hole for the wires too close to the door. Yes, the door will need to be painted too. </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWDbrCH0fJnuaibP8CFlOaEHrOP_OVuHiIrzfijHx4Nq4TAD1-m35lvaAL0ZttaWezjmhccA3l_ACzXXTDyAiJJfaamn6dRM_6aOyipT_WI-g9xHi1GVn6Xl7TGHYdjiqbY2Chk3JWD_cq7AZtptQ9R7uRW5oJQvc6Sesuffzjfh02pceVAHoD9q4p-Xo/s4080/20240107_141724.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4080" data-original-width="3060" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWDbrCH0fJnuaibP8CFlOaEHrOP_OVuHiIrzfijHx4Nq4TAD1-m35lvaAL0ZttaWezjmhccA3l_ACzXXTDyAiJJfaamn6dRM_6aOyipT_WI-g9xHi1GVn6Xl7TGHYdjiqbY2Chk3JWD_cq7AZtptQ9R7uRW5oJQvc6Sesuffzjfh02pceVAHoD9q4p-Xo/s320/20240107_141724.jpg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Side door to the main garage</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-5fucmybU0u-_CHVgvz1jW2tXLcV-AAkq-izQ1iGw_tKMMNZBlVZNzNulMypMsv_YnxYQCQdp4Th9HMsgQAXEzv_t5izs0JrvdQ31lKeeJXTEk_z4gvVKQMqJZ2ESbcHsWXOvBtB3vbWGNzfaMCI6IdmuK_A8b3MPaKq-3f4k8agGt9VERDPUYhcqegY/s4080/20240107_141757.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3060" data-original-width="4080" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-5fucmybU0u-_CHVgvz1jW2tXLcV-AAkq-izQ1iGw_tKMMNZBlVZNzNulMypMsv_YnxYQCQdp4Th9HMsgQAXEzv_t5izs0JrvdQ31lKeeJXTEk_z4gvVKQMqJZ2ESbcHsWXOvBtB3vbWGNzfaMCI6IdmuK_A8b3MPaKq-3f4k8agGt9VERDPUYhcqegY/s320/20240107_141757.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Window over the future kitchenette bench</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixvkEF5BfVNOz_6npssgXDZL9yPHm1Xbja_OsUgI1GCijphJZDmpayDMqFDwJ-J3uNqrXw48BqimqtEE4HBQAJ9BAVKH-aXuJuJc-RH-pxYa9AZKoH_XyIFE-wp_RWd8uUhB7BYhyZQCpOH6TVuy2LsbNh4UEcts8dlNV_r6VLMYFGBjc3MTX4srLsAOU/s4080/20240107_141913.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3060" data-original-width="4080" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixvkEF5BfVNOz_6npssgXDZL9yPHm1Xbja_OsUgI1GCijphJZDmpayDMqFDwJ-J3uNqrXw48BqimqtEE4HBQAJ9BAVKH-aXuJuJc-RH-pxYa9AZKoH_XyIFE-wp_RWd8uUhB7BYhyZQCpOH6TVuy2LsbNh4UEcts8dlNV_r6VLMYFGBjc3MTX4srLsAOU/s320/20240107_141913.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Window to the north. Both windows were earlier fitted with security mesh around 5 years ago, to keep the insects (et-al) out. </td></tr></tbody></table><br />My next step is to paint the walls. I had some leftover wall paint from my workroom. It is a light grey, with just a tinge of blue. The paint was previously mixed for me by Brett's late father, Garry. It seemed appropriate to me to also honour Garry's painting skill by using the same colour, which to my eyes appears to be ideal for the train room too. However, there is a wrinkle. Garry just used some tints he had lying around, and mixed these into the interior white paint. So, I am going to have to get the paint colour matched.<div><br /></div><div>Fortunately, the paint Garry mixed 6 years ago was still viable, and as an experiment, I painted some on the wall.</div><div><br /></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0kG5CDgRqFp6_oBy1-MYhMC9Ae-g-jXsOlO5luuUOC5iLkEmjmljVkYLwtIJYQJwbJwoNbg6TcesVI87OAyp0dN2OpWOP6hyphenhyphenYPRGBswJk80pL1FT3awJ1KqXjnwQ9_48Jy6P2KwSfGS0RPiU67bsFl8qwA9XOtOFYpXmo6qVYNbRTPZ1wFAL_PpOa3mE/s4080/20240107_144147.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3060" data-original-width="4080" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0kG5CDgRqFp6_oBy1-MYhMC9Ae-g-jXsOlO5luuUOC5iLkEmjmljVkYLwtIJYQJwbJwoNbg6TcesVI87OAyp0dN2OpWOP6hyphenhyphenYPRGBswJk80pL1FT3awJ1KqXjnwQ9_48Jy6P2KwSfGS0RPiU67bsFl8qwA9XOtOFYpXmo6qVYNbRTPZ1wFAL_PpOa3mE/s320/20240107_144147.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Masking the cornice prior to painting the wall</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgskO1oGoN-Q9pb355-8ASLSSFQfsGvYIo4EuNTajY1icZcZQFDNrz9oN-KkbcFsEUOb0_IaYuOND4euvNm9BJ9IU3JV2a_4uppRfKXH_PtrFkxy7LQj3eCTNTEsa-WxPgPt5hfLiRgn01yRhPchnDrrSLb5JhCqR4CgCYet60RGOS-30QP_swEXAnNm3U/s4080/20240107_154046.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3060" data-original-width="4080" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgskO1oGoN-Q9pb355-8ASLSSFQfsGvYIo4EuNTajY1icZcZQFDNrz9oN-KkbcFsEUOb0_IaYuOND4euvNm9BJ9IU3JV2a_4uppRfKXH_PtrFkxy7LQj3eCTNTEsa-WxPgPt5hfLiRgn01yRhPchnDrrSLb5JhCqR4CgCYet60RGOS-30QP_swEXAnNm3U/s320/20240107_154046.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Brush paint for the edge of the cornice, and then roller for the rest. I didn't paint the full wall, as I don't have enough paint</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYyC-M5hVQ3q8BAjo4J6ci03vb9ngZGn79rwn29OX3It3vfNDSTSToQ3ubibCUOKe_AfTGWkGSsDRM0RjPUJLp8aNZkMEb7egD_kD-HLMddAZuBzQJKgdFE6BmlFUgFD3PpyhGUnrtgmDGQoQtioXuZeHDSB6y5BfFHYe9aHd-E-H7h1uf9tuRyZwrF-I/s4080/20240107_155246.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3060" data-original-width="4080" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYyC-M5hVQ3q8BAjo4J6ci03vb9ngZGn79rwn29OX3It3vfNDSTSToQ3ubibCUOKe_AfTGWkGSsDRM0RjPUJLp8aNZkMEb7egD_kD-HLMddAZuBzQJKgdFE6BmlFUgFD3PpyhGUnrtgmDGQoQtioXuZeHDSB6y5BfFHYe9aHd-E-H7h1uf9tuRyZwrF-I/s320/20240107_155246.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Remove the masking. The pictures do not quite show up the grey as well as in real life, but I was happy with my small test. </td></tr></tbody></table><br />Brett has advised me which paint company in Wagga for mixing up the colour. I need to paint 80 square metres of wall, and 2 coats preferable. I am also needing paint for undercoating the customwood used in the framing.</div><div><br /></div><div>The next work on the room (besides my painting) will be the assembly of the Kitchenette cabinets. </div><div> <br /><p><u>The Xmas project.</u></p><p>For distraction, I decided to restore a brass NSW79 class, that I bought on ebay for $100 buy-it-now. </p><p><br /></p><p>The NSW 79 class is a modified GE 44 tonner, and was the first diesel loco in NSW. Used at the St Mary's ammunition depot in the 2nd world war, and the numbers were those used by the US Army. Google for a full history.</p><p>The model dates from the mid 1970s. Peter Duckett, then the owner of Model Dockyard, contacted Westside Models who were producing a GE 44 tonner for the USA market. Peter had a number made for his shop. with NSWGR features, basically the cab, and buffers were different from the standard 44. The mechanism was the same for both models</p><p><br /></p><p>The ebay seller showed pictures of the model, and good photos of the mechanism, which was missing quite a bit of hardware, including screws,. There was also an unidentified DCC chip. I am a sucker for acquiring basketcase models. Restoring them is often be a challenge, and I get a great sense of satisfaction seeing them restored. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_bkwAwJxV8VffgOjnryfquy3QvD58qSlxc68q7EC_HxXu_X5Zn3CgschobbHnOc9WENIgHyMiiFKmL999Xbliy9J937ObYcN4iukFFYfbeHXeMgJLqxJEgzg7gKF-hOUT_butvquR0IYuEIDB9ok0VSSFe6UxBMM3_PC-UMxzdh-zMNUn-pJPaHK0se8/s2886/20231224_151350.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1416" data-original-width="2886" height="196" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_bkwAwJxV8VffgOjnryfquy3QvD58qSlxc68q7EC_HxXu_X5Zn3CgschobbHnOc9WENIgHyMiiFKmL999Xbliy9J937ObYcN4iukFFYfbeHXeMgJLqxJEgzg7gKF-hOUT_butvquR0IYuEIDB9ok0VSSFe6UxBMM3_PC-UMxzdh-zMNUn-pJPaHK0se8/w400-h196/20231224_151350.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDogrukDQ_GfGqFaGJUpCNSlFw4RVdsn8sJnYKiScEvV73wSTxCTwrupRwWHwJMfZI2LIiQgcTarUZNQKXmkZcKTsfsWArIpaTkSlYSWjBc50WiuSAUSRUnsF6NGrktrLzd8c59YJl03I5mXLJlTgEnIEMNumN3dxAVKTRkY4KhDBs83Lq1_q7aVxJn0Y/s2735/20231224_151420.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1364" data-original-width="2735" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDogrukDQ_GfGqFaGJUpCNSlFw4RVdsn8sJnYKiScEvV73wSTxCTwrupRwWHwJMfZI2LIiQgcTarUZNQKXmkZcKTsfsWArIpaTkSlYSWjBc50WiuSAUSRUnsF6NGrktrLzd8c59YJl03I5mXLJlTgEnIEMNumN3dxAVKTRkY4KhDBs83Lq1_q7aVxJn0Y/w400-h200/20231224_151420.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My own pictures of the model were better than the ebay seller's picture. But it is obvious that the paint is poor, and will need to be removed</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV_7wutfNSE_-EFJHeHFjJoi8Kf4a5h0c_TB3ecxfL14bvdc78xtiRpmoebj65HIVyMY-cIiKWNN9XOZEZCHt0CM9BtH6qRFNPqcRLXr_Mtj7UvT9h9HsDwADMbGHK9Hxkd2ZOkzp-J5v8NdEB65EvwnFAxo3ZcmUNNiDD0HYSGxabAp7xin43qvrC9Bc/s3456/20231224_151511.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1878" data-original-width="3456" height="217" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV_7wutfNSE_-EFJHeHFjJoi8Kf4a5h0c_TB3ecxfL14bvdc78xtiRpmoebj65HIVyMY-cIiKWNN9XOZEZCHt0CM9BtH6qRFNPqcRLXr_Mtj7UvT9h9HsDwADMbGHK9Hxkd2ZOkzp-J5v8NdEB65EvwnFAxo3ZcmUNNiDD0HYSGxabAp7xin43qvrC9Bc/w400-h217/20231224_151511.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The mechanism, after I had removed the DCC wires. What I hadn't picked up in the sellers pictures was that the bogies had been fitted with additional wheel pickups</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>The DCC installation was expertly done. There was directional SMD leds for the headlights, and the extra pickups were excellent. How the model ended up in bits, and badly painted is a mystery. </p><p><i>Ace up my sleeve.</i></p><p>Many years ago, I purchased another 79 class, so I had a model to inspect and compare bits </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmIvtChyRVU_QzPk2eOs3ROmIMB9BnWRj9urIxNyHd6My6o3VgMM7RZO1Onxa8g9q8h1M0iKRiH4LQKpGG3_6nqQtWeuxrk7Kuboa55KdKk6iNbxHHwE6GxA17c34pvXh7s2kNIpSIDpyU1h26VMfNz2y3MfzDDjK7Vke9oAAxS_nBOf5xO6a-PQxrxts/s1843/NSWGR-7923-MDockyard-CP-RJN.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="858" data-original-width="1843" height="186" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmIvtChyRVU_QzPk2eOs3ROmIMB9BnWRj9urIxNyHd6My6o3VgMM7RZO1Onxa8g9q8h1M0iKRiH4LQKpGG3_6nqQtWeuxrk7Kuboa55KdKk6iNbxHHwE6GxA17c34pvXh7s2kNIpSIDpyU1h26VMfNz2y3MfzDDjK7Vke9oAAxS_nBOf5xO6a-PQxrxts/w400-h186/NSWGR-7923-MDockyard-CP-RJN.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I painted this model over 30 years ago - not accurate colours. I still haven't fitted glazing either</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxzRDCZzg0Eh6Bsp-E3suwFc0FRot8F3Yjgk1t58sKoJ30a4oRmqpWTVEet4QeI0-rQEheITlvPm7Q8gV6e2445KDg-LzFm6u0LVZfTkeKcxSh5fWmYezy9uugo40GRFpglXdeCuJBRM4PDNKuD5aFKB9f7Q7hekOtSE1kivRUKueGYWVj4RaR4IsyZnE/s3342/20231230_152722.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1338" data-original-width="3342" height="160" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxzRDCZzg0Eh6Bsp-E3suwFc0FRot8F3Yjgk1t58sKoJ30a4oRmqpWTVEet4QeI0-rQEheITlvPm7Q8gV6e2445KDg-LzFm6u0LVZfTkeKcxSh5fWmYezy9uugo40GRFpglXdeCuJBRM4PDNKuD5aFKB9f7Q7hekOtSE1kivRUKueGYWVj4RaR4IsyZnE/w400-h160/20231230_152722.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My original 79 class mechanism</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpQNMlY9fXyEfaeXu_hDS4yDL5fbpGg6a6THSRl-x3kWsWGgRNy_3dFFEnOFfWNmqbHIMZ1VI76P7DsQbYBydHrLpc8HEwc9Y_ve9k9KC-GaH0wvzmziwCLBpS2tvO-StRHN9MrBhs4cPdzFcPzr6-JY06iYzda3CBVoJGGUhnNOhwDQfdBvNzVBf9CYI/s3174/20231230_152743.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="3174" height="181" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpQNMlY9fXyEfaeXu_hDS4yDL5fbpGg6a6THSRl-x3kWsWGgRNy_3dFFEnOFfWNmqbHIMZ1VI76P7DsQbYBydHrLpc8HEwc9Y_ve9k9KC-GaH0wvzmziwCLBpS2tvO-StRHN9MrBhs4cPdzFcPzr6-JY06iYzda3CBVoJGGUhnNOhwDQfdBvNzVBf9CYI/w400-h181/20231230_152743.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The to be restored mechanism, after I had made an insulated bushing for the bogie under the motor, and located a screw Big missing part is the universal cup on the motor</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_0Ms4q2KONcYTkGha77tkfIDTpPRabRnHALZ13t9naFtLnE5dNK01EcgRwngn0ORAzQS9Mi3KTlw-UbN7t8r2ovHiRe21ihA8ee2r_ULK5nM6LbLtkzeTxZRkddyrFI_d-dSs5-m7UXUgydMcvNYfei-IvtHlXoUilP1tohHBRvAERTrITSu5YYwfa60/s2231/20231230_164341.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1373" data-original-width="2231" height="197" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_0Ms4q2KONcYTkGha77tkfIDTpPRabRnHALZ13t9naFtLnE5dNK01EcgRwngn0ORAzQS9Mi3KTlw-UbN7t8r2ovHiRe21ihA8ee2r_ULK5nM6LbLtkzeTxZRkddyrFI_d-dSs5-m7UXUgydMcvNYfei-IvtHlXoUilP1tohHBRvAERTrITSu5YYwfa60/s320/20231230_164341.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Original and fabricated universal shaft for the link between the bogies</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI2Pa_8l2faCMyfmgjhWR89LwNNhdv6TXM3es14ri3gcl3o5azVA8JJiW7rwF_inA9BYQMQxF1Fs7f94SY3MEeCZFhnjjQ3dRkCO_XG-XAXJ-PwpHwwJAtV6KefJzJkJRWGUsAhjR5IweT6lDnKWTYk7eB_POr9yecQXyga-XKBM5-R1cNHaqS-4WYjP8/s2604/20240104_095024.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2604" data-original-width="1710" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI2Pa_8l2faCMyfmgjhWR89LwNNhdv6TXM3es14ri3gcl3o5azVA8JJiW7rwF_inA9BYQMQxF1Fs7f94SY3MEeCZFhnjjQ3dRkCO_XG-XAXJ-PwpHwwJAtV6KefJzJkJRWGUsAhjR5IweT6lDnKWTYk7eB_POr9yecQXyga-XKBM5-R1cNHaqS-4WYjP8/w263-h400/20240104_095024.jpg" width="263" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I made up a crude "ball" for the universal by using low melt 144C solder. This stopped a lot of "chattering" when the mechanism was running. This could be an original idea of mine. </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><p><br /></p></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeL_-AaTtbPQI2dutMZmoyXSeuR0m9vZQ99dbtDG6rqcHz1grKk4oVZzlibfFCjn7l6j3qKXe17s6KS8_2GrwxRWhbVx3HN1eVKL0cCi3rvQCIqNPB1QlyLk0Vpiosg8AjbsxTe64IpCllxUf9ChiS26jShaPUjgvo6yd1wpA6pf50PBkDeTmu-O4NRgU/s4050/20231231_120703.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1704" data-original-width="4050" height="169" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeL_-AaTtbPQI2dutMZmoyXSeuR0m9vZQ99dbtDG6rqcHz1grKk4oVZzlibfFCjn7l6j3qKXe17s6KS8_2GrwxRWhbVx3HN1eVKL0cCi3rvQCIqNPB1QlyLk0Vpiosg8AjbsxTe64IpCllxUf9ChiS26jShaPUjgvo6yd1wpA6pf50PBkDeTmu-O4NRgU/w400-h169/20231231_120703.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The link from the motor to the gear tower was a combination of NWSL cup, shaft, and neoprene tube. </td></tr></tbody></table><br />Not going to win any awards for slow speed running, but it does run as seen in this short video<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxsjMP1szZyjIFiJo5a5xmHqlO1aQHMrxR_n3ptYGYYv3qyG_AMx3uddMZZ4Ws6liulJcRgwOyk5F2UWmajjA' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><div><br /></div><div>A lot of the speed issues could be solved with a can motor. Maybe an option for the future?</div><div><br /></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZr-dvZM-hKsyejJLvAMcXLjYhtzCE3i91KON0cVWv4isLWODYXz5i3MRTb9AUBuI8NEWdtrpVXYyYN7NzzcOfIb_vPGbU8uk6qSOhgkpKwuhs8KwSIr59b-g3WQ2HducRVmo6a4j_es0e3Tjq7co9fyTq-Dj9Hjf28MDyxR4F6FAr_JvLjQiBoOF7Vfo/s2292/20231231_120913.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1392" data-original-width="2292" height="194" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZr-dvZM-hKsyejJLvAMcXLjYhtzCE3i91KON0cVWv4isLWODYXz5i3MRTb9AUBuI8NEWdtrpVXYyYN7NzzcOfIb_vPGbU8uk6qSOhgkpKwuhs8KwSIr59b-g3WQ2HducRVmo6a4j_es0e3Tjq7co9fyTq-Dj9Hjf28MDyxR4F6FAr_JvLjQiBoOF7Vfo/s320/20231231_120913.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The body attachment screws were missing. I found some functional modern replacements in my stash of useful parts</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjGELzUXsXCpRfqjIarD52C5GNwbkPkmnjY9p_nHg9Zjallcifvt2U3ykP95vIyIeZYIX0jESPUfni6iGnBMh-nXUemhkCzKxM4aoRwNb-5DiFI-T9_HRAafzq-rAt-2ncFoYYUKxi_rQaJYJo4LFb2I7MwIYNZBHvcA_ztPFu0aqg5dS-pITwvY8Zx6M/s2820/20231230_152813.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1344" data-original-width="2820" height="191" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjGELzUXsXCpRfqjIarD52C5GNwbkPkmnjY9p_nHg9Zjallcifvt2U3ykP95vIyIeZYIX0jESPUfni6iGnBMh-nXUemhkCzKxM4aoRwNb-5DiFI-T9_HRAafzq-rAt-2ncFoYYUKxi_rQaJYJo4LFb2I7MwIYNZBHvcA_ztPFu0aqg5dS-pITwvY8Zx6M/w400-h191/20231230_152813.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Once the body paint was stripped with commercial paint stripper, I resoldered the 3 broken handrail posts</td></tr></tbody></table><br />Now comes the painting disaster. My intention was to paint the body in self-etch black. After a clean, and dry, I pickled the body in vinegar. Washed and dried again, the model was ready for paint.<div><br /></div><div>I found my self etch black tin, but the tin containing the recommeded thinners, was empty. I am sure there was thinners there when I last used the self etch (3 years ago), but no problems, I would use lacquer thinner. The paint mixed fine. However, part way through the spraying process, the air brush clogged up, and try as I might, I was unable to get it to restart. So the loco painting was not completed properly, and the coverage is rather thin and patchy.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSr7AzZBCaEUJejVx2NFyDJaJpXX-NA4oXLTpJIf-_OPLuvA104SePtexxJYou7RWlWpHLVda7I6hEb6WaiIwQVyuDCJsWxX8OJJzWMeQi3-BO-SwlEetPmdT_1uYKfnehMsDX3Wt6L35EkReh41hqe9DEwblC9V4Rf1vRrzi6-mBRPyXkrpY0oxbFtAE/s2669/20240107_160401.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1893" data-original-width="2669" height="284" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSr7AzZBCaEUJejVx2NFyDJaJpXX-NA4oXLTpJIf-_OPLuvA104SePtexxJYou7RWlWpHLVda7I6hEb6WaiIwQVyuDCJsWxX8OJJzWMeQi3-BO-SwlEetPmdT_1uYKfnehMsDX3Wt6L35EkReh41hqe9DEwblC9V4Rf1vRrzi6-mBRPyXkrpY0oxbFtAE/w400-h284/20240107_160401.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjARHIMXsVOfokEKgEbmGHUazbT9xt4IACgoFK92lgfkeENPezSVXcpJ9memmGOouRpC16ArpnmQ4eFrUdWgfwVhenYwbsWuFe9VIGwAEB2uuDdQ7Pvi1bi16x5iyCS2vsquMouxlyS0GU9x90C5bwKk9REH8_Ol47ACgIsVwVQ8mMnyo8eaQgXjuvHjes/s3324/20240107_160514.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="3324" height="185" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjARHIMXsVOfokEKgEbmGHUazbT9xt4IACgoFK92lgfkeENPezSVXcpJ9memmGOouRpC16ArpnmQ4eFrUdWgfwVhenYwbsWuFe9VIGwAEB2uuDdQ7Pvi1bi16x5iyCS2vsquMouxlyS0GU9x90C5bwKk9REH8_Ol47ACgIsVwVQ8mMnyo8eaQgXjuvHjes/w400-h185/20240107_160514.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A bit of dust has managed to get onto the model after the unsuccessful painting. Should clean off with water OK. The brass is showing in parts</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>Not sure if I will simply now overcoat the paint with a semi-gloss black (for the decals), or strip and restart the painting. </div><div><br /></div><div>And I still haven't identified the DCC chip, or confirmed it is working, and didn't die as being the reason the loco was in bits. </div><div><br /></div><div> It is at this point where the project gets put aside......</div><div><br /></div><div><u>Kitten Kapers.</u></div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO9-Ra39KiYezF-DhTA9WyLEVWjWsSDcIQM6I0Ft4uJpFLRGaXoLYFbun9VWyqW3EpUine68VnZJ7k4-8eeRhaAXms4cS5l2gmpke8TG2QbZ13tkrRKH4Oj9wV7Q4Tku2C0D75gGdVtKI0b6I_yQnCE8wA5ABsrwwEnvQ2E7XZX_41-hSft2k-oq-uSn4/s2478/IMG_2468.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2478" data-original-width="1566" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO9-Ra39KiYezF-DhTA9WyLEVWjWsSDcIQM6I0Ft4uJpFLRGaXoLYFbun9VWyqW3EpUine68VnZJ7k4-8eeRhaAXms4cS5l2gmpke8TG2QbZ13tkrRKH4Oj9wV7Q4Tku2C0D75gGdVtKI0b6I_yQnCE8wA5ABsrwwEnvQ2E7XZX_41-hSft2k-oq-uSn4/w253-h400/IMG_2468.jpg" width="253" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mystique, or Misty - now almost 3 months old</td></tr></tbody></table><br />I have another keyboard cat. Misty was one of the four feral kittens we located in November near our unused swimming pool. Then about 4 weeks old. We found homes for 3 of them before Xmas, but Misty is still with us, and has been sitting right beside my laptop whilst I am typing this. Misty is another time waster reason why things don't happen as quickly as they could. She and Trouble (kitten from 2 years ago - found in the same place near the swimming pool) are both hassling me on the keyboard. Sisters - same mother cat?</div><div><br /></div><div><u>Conclusion.</u></div><div>No, I haven't forgotten the Station Master Residence. It also is up to the painting stage. Perhaps it has been a victim of my being distracted.</div><div><br /></div><div>My blog pages have now passed 100,000 views. Who would have thought? Thank you all</div><div><br /></div><div>Until next time<br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div>Rob Nesbitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17057159654871941767noreply@blogger.com2Junee NSW 2663, Australia-34.8689219 147.5833258-63.179155736178842 112.42707580000001 -6.5586880638211511 -177.2604242tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3996073030941560983.post-42558699945598877192023-12-09T20:46:00.000-08:002023-12-09T20:46:51.658-08:00Shepherds Siding<p><b> A quick look at Shepherds Siding</b></p><p>Shepherds Siding was opened on March 10, 1893. It is located at 270.3 miles (505.64km) from Sydney - between Junee, and Wagga Wagga on the main south railway.</p><p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcLmX7YhylCJ2fsct0IPVGROWwyo6fCiD5VvCjf47My2Ey8bcGhRZ4HnV3I0tbhyKKYef3qVPC27NgtPlJ-Tfu9hOludAOFriOznKsXiLHiSLLQlfeOhYvSmWmpoBS0gBLVlW04821wmiZKt7W4-wjEO4uP2val6r-AYlfl_DGpnw0ipLTvl27ToBBmNg/s1782/Shepherds%2097.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1188" data-original-width="1782" height="327" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcLmX7YhylCJ2fsct0IPVGROWwyo6fCiD5VvCjf47My2Ey8bcGhRZ4HnV3I0tbhyKKYef3qVPC27NgtPlJ-Tfu9hOludAOFriOznKsXiLHiSLLQlfeOhYvSmWmpoBS0gBLVlW04821wmiZKt7W4-wjEO4uP2val6r-AYlfl_DGpnw0ipLTvl27ToBBmNg/w492-h327/Shepherds%2097.jpg" width="492" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Shepherds in 1997 - my picture taken from Byrnes Road</td></tr></tbody></table><br />Named after the owner of a local property W.J. Shepherd, the name was shortened to Shepherds in October 1925. The station was officially closed 19th July 1975.<div><br /></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ5I6jpeXc_FTJIL5ME7Vj3Cmjm7ljQoVZeFBw9pei9aG_fvDrQ_m9D0QNlif1nKcXBjMT4wl2iCyeTkC7ETib4V_ZUmROkSJIhRnuwWfkGwwwcUovzQ4S8aJi_qo4BOkG88bJZiZ5g9hp0aU1nE49BO3Qn_mvpaG4JgG1pgkAUd4o0IFYjwNta4HT-v8/s2048/Shepherds%20Siding%201950%2038%20heading%20north.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1316" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ5I6jpeXc_FTJIL5ME7Vj3Cmjm7ljQoVZeFBw9pei9aG_fvDrQ_m9D0QNlif1nKcXBjMT4wl2iCyeTkC7ETib4V_ZUmROkSJIhRnuwWfkGwwwcUovzQ4S8aJi_qo4BOkG88bJZiZ5g9hp0aU1nE49BO3Qn_mvpaG4JgG1pgkAUd4o0IFYjwNta4HT-v8/w258-h400/Shepherds%20Siding%201950%2038%20heading%20north.jpg" width="258" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">3817 heads north through Shepherds in 1950. Note the loading bank platform on the siding</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV3keKnvz4oElFmvQG96s1pNABAy7NdSI7_Xa8aBq1o3WMbBdbgrpZzn1QXrMdu4jL_twQarV2VeNM_rZumYx5tSNU3kNsWakJOJjAHn8p4AxptM0rvqRfR_hRESjXbj8pzh5ZMCSeessDGR7mphY7HHH5FYpRMNA7RKbRHiykhR28UaOx0hythw4HpO4/s2048/Shepherds%20station%20%5B2%5D%20WWRHMFB.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1587" data-original-width="2048" height="310" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV3keKnvz4oElFmvQG96s1pNABAy7NdSI7_Xa8aBq1o3WMbBdbgrpZzn1QXrMdu4jL_twQarV2VeNM_rZumYx5tSNU3kNsWakJOJjAHn8p4AxptM0rvqRfR_hRESjXbj8pzh5ZMCSeessDGR7mphY7HHH5FYpRMNA7RKbRHiykhR28UaOx0hythw4HpO4/w400-h310/Shepherds%20station%20%5B2%5D%20WWRHMFB.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzFWDiLjbX6HjpL_hiaF1GTy3g8kgseU2FzeFCawZnid5TXYaYaiOb66Ta2Gwwq3FVRfzqmvo9XCxX_lqi9awNxIjwC0J1jtbsWtLfY4yEKa8vTPo-Yf2MLWbZd7I6-5dC0wSsERhfW5n-_eLr4C8YL8dQj1IL8d9s6MybrJIWXss56f31MY3pZYYrw7c/s2048/Shepherds%20station-WWRTMFB.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1577" data-original-width="2048" height="308" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzFWDiLjbX6HjpL_hiaF1GTy3g8kgseU2FzeFCawZnid5TXYaYaiOb66Ta2Gwwq3FVRfzqmvo9XCxX_lqi9awNxIjwC0J1jtbsWtLfY4yEKa8vTPo-Yf2MLWbZd7I6-5dC0wSsERhfW5n-_eLr4C8YL8dQj1IL8d9s6MybrJIWXss56f31MY3pZYYrw7c/w400-h308/Shepherds%20station-WWRTMFB.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">These two images "stolen" from the 100 mile House Facebook page. They show a small timber platform, 2 sheds (purpose unknown) and a full size nameboard. Imagine the size of the nameboard if they had retained the "SIDING" in the name</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div><br /><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKNhcpO2MR5YeTd2_fobbHLhlg8-5Kw1tDFP7QVno2dzHPbUxyXkw1rgLtsWqGtk8I12pldjIoLTlSxR9s5fsfV6WB6jpBGQ0hpTDmF4-jSDaHh3eyDRLQ5772nC8Y0inq6M_5oxYdEkYeClGa9q6y9RzJIQVNRqcRfxWcp-Iqw61bJcmKyPTGCO40z5w/s1024/Shepherd's%20January%201980.%20%20%20Phil%20Vergison.%20%20%20231585744_2976034462724603_2228203532340405112_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="626" data-original-width="1024" height="245" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKNhcpO2MR5YeTd2_fobbHLhlg8-5Kw1tDFP7QVno2dzHPbUxyXkw1rgLtsWqGtk8I12pldjIoLTlSxR9s5fsfV6WB6jpBGQ0hpTDmF4-jSDaHh3eyDRLQ5772nC8Y0inq6M_5oxYdEkYeClGa9q6y9RzJIQVNRqcRfxWcp-Iqw61bJcmKyPTGCO40z5w/w400-h245/Shepherd's%20January%201980.%20%20%20Phil%20Vergison.%20%20%20231585744_2976034462724603_2228203532340405112_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Philip Verigson captured this evening image in 1980, 5 years after the station officially closed. Note the change of platform design, station name, and one shed only<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiMXtG46rxmR3y07SgqgoysrJyB5nM_kWS52FuCMjbxcLcHnOEoXUqaMMZQCwwAXr6UNlJjm88dCG2pEAwm6tOKkSmjKMENKab8yK413m9Dpnhr6yzZvo0k0WvCojGj9bdhDOwTc2QUxMGCbF7WQDQUxBTQEYWMA8Jz3OmQT-OjvKQLLd5R-OyQ9Wn1JLc" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1452" data-original-width="940" height="685" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiMXtG46rxmR3y07SgqgoysrJyB5nM_kWS52FuCMjbxcLcHnOEoXUqaMMZQCwwAXr6UNlJjm88dCG2pEAwm6tOKkSmjKMENKab8yK413m9Dpnhr6yzZvo0k0WvCojGj9bdhDOwTc2QUxMGCbF7WQDQUxBTQEYWMA8Jz3OmQT-OjvKQLLd5R-OyQ9Wn1JLc=w442-h685" width="442" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The arrangement of sidings, and points matches the 100 mile House project facebook images, but this arrangement changed later</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><p><br /></p></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwKTcNA_9AyvaDlxMQCg892jNgJZNmbwuT5_ifiyFFJ3AjF4VdpSonAdrZSJ-hbwrEQ0GMrYNUDX4Bnt0sHYl1JK1wS_u5Wm5TzQfm8bk1H9PzDM9Ws2yrY117WfA9E0FSCGnuNyZH9qtq6cpYNHGOF467y1B34HElbhfBk7gi6CW79WR2ufLefWljrg0/s2592/Shepherds%20Siding.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1728" data-original-width="2592" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwKTcNA_9AyvaDlxMQCg892jNgJZNmbwuT5_ifiyFFJ3AjF4VdpSonAdrZSJ-hbwrEQ0GMrYNUDX4Bnt0sHYl1JK1wS_u5Wm5TzQfm8bk1H9PzDM9Ws2yrY117WfA9E0FSCGnuNyZH9qtq6cpYNHGOF467y1B34HElbhfBk7gi6CW79WR2ufLefWljrg0/w640-h426/Shepherds%20Siding.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">In around 1982, I photographed Shepherds from a small plane. Whilst my image is a bit blurred, the location of the former station near the level crossing can be seen. There could still be structures standing, but that is guesswork. Byrnes Road is the gravel road at the bottom of the picture. Note that it does not run parallel to the main south line south of Shepherds - that will come later</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguspcmqcLXd-jKf3wyO2Dg4grk2nJimumruZHPvXWqJTRdllHebMmN23xUlj6QJCf0NxE2yeTVn2O_wtRV1ahyZ0icBkgY_hw3EazCjITIND4JthzW7HDQ4n2jf_-71lDgYR_dletMFyA9bmK_IDu9EbNv_bZNaa-hka7j2up7tUOzriU-kwuLTtnPgV0/s2560/20200229_092541.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2560" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguspcmqcLXd-jKf3wyO2Dg4grk2nJimumruZHPvXWqJTRdllHebMmN23xUlj6QJCf0NxE2yeTVn2O_wtRV1ahyZ0icBkgY_hw3EazCjITIND4JthzW7HDQ4n2jf_-71lDgYR_dletMFyA9bmK_IDu9EbNv_bZNaa-hka7j2up7tUOzriU-kwuLTtnPgV0/w400-h240/20200229_092541.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The extension of Byrnes Road through to Wagga came later. Initially it was gravel, but later improvements (by 1996) had it as asphalted. The extension connected at Shepherds was roughly on the former station site. Today, the road from Junee to Wagga parallels the main railway line, and is well worth the detour off the Olympic Way. BTW, I photographed the sign just a few years ago - it is now hidden partially by bushes, but not vandalized or stolen</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><u>Recent pictures</u><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWUc2d0k3WvRjo3iVVvJcgDBU_ZJN65570Fq5SRLfMxfG8Il4Wd5Fv21xegh4u4QA4P4uZTQXgdmNQCNOFYIyhXCcFPErNHuG5zPVQM6tcv8QtL1FGyA58DhUZW6gHmUB3b7fIiIV8HbecI8qSSys2ZT2814J-n3f9_zel5-bY6m_HBlSWQCyi7fGzqTM/s4608/DSCF0442.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWUc2d0k3WvRjo3iVVvJcgDBU_ZJN65570Fq5SRLfMxfG8Il4Wd5Fv21xegh4u4QA4P4uZTQXgdmNQCNOFYIyhXCcFPErNHuG5zPVQM6tcv8QtL1FGyA58DhUZW6gHmUB3b7fIiIV8HbecI8qSSys2ZT2814J-n3f9_zel5-bY6m_HBlSWQCyi7fGzqTM/w400-h300/DSCF0442.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The siding connection to the main line is now severed.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4XhXMr1_LdI9PBG_VEkf24AHgh0_yii_rjgJWD-SoYboDKhg6nez7BCTQpGiKGyKYerMoMWATqZmct7N9pKCMgMqLJdNceq-r4iOfXHqxxDX372NyLN2GuIDPX-1LhBSWTBvDJEEjVF_Idm_Pfkq1ZDmMe_WnZxy9n97qppm3szWS2na76P8krhd7MUA/s4608/DSCF0441.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4XhXMr1_LdI9PBG_VEkf24AHgh0_yii_rjgJWD-SoYboDKhg6nez7BCTQpGiKGyKYerMoMWATqZmct7N9pKCMgMqLJdNceq-r4iOfXHqxxDX372NyLN2GuIDPX-1LhBSWTBvDJEEjVF_Idm_Pfkq1ZDmMe_WnZxy9n97qppm3szWS2na76P8krhd7MUA/w400-h300/DSCF0441.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">From the level crossing, the station location is now devoid of anything</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1HegiWmOhSbQ_mjgNP3bNsdUBgBn1ccwq328Y-vA59bjuapLVubT41eGzHiMmNznjoYfRyKI5rwOX3r2R5lgmaFxagiOxPaZtByBNH4-CnUHttlWA8XntyyflbsNfTgz0G4vxunaU8K4rdLVzN9IhuXna_kG4j-QEJDpj-Wp0l1VzBIYsH1ofhG3LOYs/s4608/DSCF0435.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1HegiWmOhSbQ_mjgNP3bNsdUBgBn1ccwq328Y-vA59bjuapLVubT41eGzHiMmNznjoYfRyKI5rwOX3r2R5lgmaFxagiOxPaZtByBNH4-CnUHttlWA8XntyyflbsNfTgz0G4vxunaU8K4rdLVzN9IhuXna_kG4j-QEJDpj-Wp0l1VzBIYsH1ofhG3LOYs/w400-h300/DSCF0435.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The level crossing on the Shepherds Siding road is protected with booms, lights and bells.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1771" data-original-width="1176" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuz-LcODVacA5sDYV_ty46drWkS52aWCUlzftGhRsh1gcicKgAX63k5CSiJjgykDshEbE-zGh9pTGIlq8jwIx4dWkZXUZDcNgQSoZy_-Z-EXkpYMT4nFe2rx4vaH4MzanUWbMcB6_Dzc0MwJvxiTZOiY-jgN11HH2bWvVeou83VT3ZxiDrvresQ1MB-lY/w424-h640/Shepherds%2097(2).jpg" width="424" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><br /><div><div><u>Modelling</u><div>I have a love of wheat hopper trains, and the chance to include Shepherds on my layout is too much of a temptation. The space I have for it is a bit tight, being on a curve, and the siding will be similar to the current arrangement, with points at eather end, rather that the 1951 arrangement with a dead end siding for the silo.</div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR-8VmM6AoZbcAOqgHAwBJKdDAxHzYhp4RXSjAUVRCPlcBuFlILNV5ubMv-6Cvz4tyHxwefnq9KLW39X3tkkhHqoMWMJ5wUijXLzKboKgONSLyqUfFgT4ggG7qImlFtuyodtGK6YeagY6z9417famXmtU13Qf_yzkQ7bTEp-EfIOqTnyrFDqUJtBuO1Vs/s2338/Wagga%20Layout-Mainline.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1700" data-original-width="2338" height="466" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR-8VmM6AoZbcAOqgHAwBJKdDAxHzYhp4RXSjAUVRCPlcBuFlILNV5ubMv-6Cvz4tyHxwefnq9KLW39X3tkkhHqoMWMJ5wUijXLzKboKgONSLyqUfFgT4ggG7qImlFtuyodtGK6YeagY6z9417famXmtU13Qf_yzkQ7bTEp-EfIOqTnyrFDqUJtBuO1Vs/w640-h466/Wagga%20Layout-Mainline.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The location for Shepherds is in the lower RHS of this plan. Mainline radius is arouund 70cm, which will give just over a metre of siding, enough for a small train</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>As the station existed in 1970, I have another small modelling project going forward. The other main structure is the S016 silo. I have an Auscsion S024 silo, and was hoping to swap it for the smaller S016 - but it may be just as easy to kitbash, take off one of the large external bins, and modify the roof cupola. Another option would be to construct one using a Kerian Ryan kit. In the meantime, just using the S024 silo would save time</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>=========</div><div>And for those of you interested....</div><div><u>Train Room Progress</u><br /><div><br /></div></div></div></div><div>Not a lot in the last 3 weeks. I did managed to get 2 coats of undercoat on the walls - roughly. The wall area is about 80 square metres, so that took me about 3 times as long as a professional, and my efforts about half as good. But, it was good that I can contribute something whilst my part time builder has more serious jobs to attend coming up to Xmas. </div><div><br /></div><div>. <br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3NcwupK13OzdX6PcbXUIDkHfzW9Ic9PBj0geSZxZHpuQQVySrY-iEL_yx51OSwJv85LoMsmZyR8NTOQrr0K-vpAajqo2uHm7vypFXyKyCkgHiNYJL0mNat5UHSEHbVYy-Bb8Hj_aeCRGPKgfNfvg3iQMUT9ps5HgRNqxz5LK0fp9qMsNIiqLPJ6h2x9I/s4080/20231122_143253.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4080" data-original-width="3060" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3NcwupK13OzdX6PcbXUIDkHfzW9Ic9PBj0geSZxZHpuQQVySrY-iEL_yx51OSwJv85LoMsmZyR8NTOQrr0K-vpAajqo2uHm7vypFXyKyCkgHiNYJL0mNat5UHSEHbVYy-Bb8Hj_aeCRGPKgfNfvg3iQMUT9ps5HgRNqxz5LK0fp9qMsNIiqLPJ6h2x9I/w300-h400/20231122_143253.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Timing is everything. Whilst it was great to get the electrics in so quickly, I had not been able to prepaint the walls. So, it takes a lot longer for the preparation</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPuJ0rm27s6M8G9vZEv4Bc3hiiPQS4zCBCJH4H3Yq_wPtqCm6Ll1il_yLizyEvrvsRqtaSG0vLAOhd3uI6F-aX4vX5J44c82LS5msX1hPBTfnXLL-8GzlduF5h7poFQ3rwxosrIbUl3RrFW9wOYQlJc4qlgSFXLTSUEEiQnHsfGv_2QDIHRNf-3rK_Ato/s4080/20231124_120407.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3060" data-original-width="4080" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPuJ0rm27s6M8G9vZEv4Bc3hiiPQS4zCBCJH4H3Yq_wPtqCm6Ll1il_yLizyEvrvsRqtaSG0vLAOhd3uI6F-aX4vX5J44c82LS5msX1hPBTfnXLL-8GzlduF5h7poFQ3rwxosrIbUl3RrFW9wOYQlJc4qlgSFXLTSUEEiQnHsfGv_2QDIHRNf-3rK_Ato/w400-h300/20231124_120407.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Display wall painted. The door to the rest of the garage is very close to where Shepherds siding will go</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5m-zIt8wlaxV-gb1RGxuW_jUQHRx_FmghgmY05U-10m6Ieggred13DhAQHN1H37N2WxHSmy24Bdp375APVDpbKzajJ69fCEt2F47U30fYGjpS-UBamdlrKJ1q_te5ZxUuQ_B7b8ev1tUKTEWl814WnjERDnmOwo6wp3bQqNUpf49y1OH8DM99dszgIiA/s4080/20231124_120307.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3060" data-original-width="4080" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5m-zIt8wlaxV-gb1RGxuW_jUQHRx_FmghgmY05U-10m6Ieggred13DhAQHN1H37N2WxHSmy24Bdp375APVDpbKzajJ69fCEt2F47U30fYGjpS-UBamdlrKJ1q_te5ZxUuQ_B7b8ev1tUKTEWl814WnjERDnmOwo6wp3bQqNUpf49y1OH8DM99dszgIiA/w400-h300/20231124_120307.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ensuite wall (and sliding door)</td></tr></tbody></table><br />Below is a short video I took showing the present state of the train room, which also showsall the junk I have not been able to store elswhere. Yes, it does get in the way, and I spend too much effort to move it.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dy_igbItchUyVwPqJZMQAInyQkKZAshxSodyyMyS0pUvkOaXoVjcJsUmLufCtwp-1Dff8GrhwPRvWeKYSZmVw' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><br /><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoVICtRiKzy5xVLDISOJQduxb9J0NXfjl6Y8YZQTnAseuvjGXJp6mC9hPcmN4t2bZYY7-amSSFnMIjsxEz3e5oC1be01h6Z_bibh3BzlQ8Wm5pVmdkq3ff6MXBOpXQv2jGhdNXbOAngRtUlYYbBmlrASim7fakHp4MOgNi-Su64SPChN0W_r87KBL6OMQ/s3037/20231205_181407.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2278" data-original-width="3037" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoVICtRiKzy5xVLDISOJQduxb9J0NXfjl6Y8YZQTnAseuvjGXJp6mC9hPcmN4t2bZYY7-amSSFnMIjsxEz3e5oC1be01h6Z_bibh3BzlQ8Wm5pVmdkq3ff6MXBOpXQv2jGhdNXbOAngRtUlYYbBmlrASim7fakHp4MOgNi-Su64SPChN0W_r87KBL6OMQ/w400-h300/20231205_181407.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And I mounted the pair of signs I bought at the Cootamundra swap meet on the outside of the garage, either side of the train room entrance. Sometimes the junk gets used effectively.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>To be continued...</div><div><br /></div><div><u>Xmas 2023</u>. 3 of the 4 kittens have now found new homes (Gunning, Canberra, and Wagga) - and I no longer have to spend hours a day supervising their play sessions. Of course, Misty, kitten #4 is staying with us - very cheeky girl. Xmas is quickly approaching, and whilst I had hoped I would have a completed Train room, I have more than enough other modellng tasks to continue.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div> May all my readers have a great festive season, and I hope to be back and running next year. Until next time. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Rob Nesbitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17057159654871941767noreply@blogger.com1Wagga Wagga NSW 2650, Australia-35.1025977 147.3655103-64.268036746027235 112.20926030000001 -5.9371586539727517 -177.47823970000002tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3996073030941560983.post-69471162418411429222023-11-18T14:41:00.000-08:002023-11-18T14:41:49.385-08:00Let There be Light<p><b> Progress steps up a notch</b></p><p>Over the last 3 weeks (since my last Blog post), quite a lot has occured</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja4cZoU0APntcw1TAv1mXEJwjigZmaVUoJRnYpiyJAwHhYGuNdfcbmLQyi1U6oN_prkgej1ZyAmwgCYZcWMFJCycb0p30cEo_1ATu0RDbdVP7rRdzpUW8lHpYGtlc1fB7RRBBXhvnmtLHpAxMinXg69oaQAhAvV4Cz0PRaCjbfU6Bh9aJ_IWkpKeNMZN4/s4080/20231118_124751.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3060" data-original-width="4080" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja4cZoU0APntcw1TAv1mXEJwjigZmaVUoJRnYpiyJAwHhYGuNdfcbmLQyi1U6oN_prkgej1ZyAmwgCYZcWMFJCycb0p30cEo_1ATu0RDbdVP7rRdzpUW8lHpYGtlc1fB7RRBBXhvnmtLHpAxMinXg69oaQAhAvV4Cz0PRaCjbfU6Bh9aJ_IWkpKeNMZN4/w565-h424/20231118_124751.jpg" width="565" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">David's layout based on Goulburn, was one of the attractions at the NMRA meeting I attended yesterday (Nov 18, 2023) in Canberra. More pictures of this meeting later</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p><u>Wagga Station master residence - Veranda posts</u></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY3iVxQk8b-0G9LfsnS747qYDYimfQduBhJqhyphenhyphenmbqNjKW0JyusdsCjQaML-Mn2Q6B0Ie8KBbzrtd8guWI5dtfduxJalvA1MM35w0AU54DMRy4TyntIQTtyWdZ0XMfh61BqoL1HvV-xjzwBzfrhyphenhyphenI_sa9mka058GqPbFretXJMV1d55rHpPCkgzHARxxCg/s2100/20231110_160449.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1902" data-original-width="2100" height="363" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY3iVxQk8b-0G9LfsnS747qYDYimfQduBhJqhyphenhyphenmbqNjKW0JyusdsCjQaML-Mn2Q6B0Ie8KBbzrtd8guWI5dtfduxJalvA1MM35w0AU54DMRy4TyntIQTtyWdZ0XMfh61BqoL1HvV-xjzwBzfrhyphenhyphenI_sa9mka058GqPbFretXJMV1d55rHpPCkgzHARxxCg/w400-h363/20231110_160449.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">6 posts are needed. The first 2 above, are 3 sided, the last 4 are decorated on all 4 sides. There are 27 pieces of plastic per post - and quite a fiddly job to make. The post themselves are Evergreen styrene 0.060 square strips </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS_vQghVxcT4tnmiziANWsJeehYigWQ_lmpp3aJA-Em_4kqePVe8cROANHzFckvpCtXqzdd3Dk7qRRNscAjNbPD_0v6N7zlpZbMlH5z5oOOsZOEHuK5mB2NslTvhgaq9lHBSarrUkabCRlJGBT_5vb5T-FTcPyz9VpcERiHMMk6B99AzlC89bUm3_feOU/s3124/20231111_171130.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2436" data-original-width="3124" height="313" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS_vQghVxcT4tnmiziANWsJeehYigWQ_lmpp3aJA-Em_4kqePVe8cROANHzFckvpCtXqzdd3Dk7qRRNscAjNbPD_0v6N7zlpZbMlH5z5oOOsZOEHuK5mB2NslTvhgaq9lHBSarrUkabCRlJGBT_5vb5T-FTcPyz9VpcERiHMMk6B99AzlC89bUm3_feOU/w400-h313/20231111_171130.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The most critical phase was glueing all the posts to the support beam. Not only were the posts square, they had to be correctly spaced to the nearest 0.2mm for the eventual attachment of the ironwork. The veranda planks were made from a piece of Evergreen 0.060 V groove</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFsGq9-DMej4gVZ0yMGVE4bEj-THsKTTACQezYwcRlFHSZ-eBY_wXfpxP5dArdZGB7KP2PLQT28fuVIUCg51xwrdTyT1B9iLKAp4k4djMspPoICefC159AlHujtCZ2sLdOe7L_u0L1Wlufd5sM2ySX7reENgAXNZSvts5CRsm7PVyZ35NzlEl2AT3D1Mw/s2838/20231111_171230.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2598" data-original-width="2838" height="366" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFsGq9-DMej4gVZ0yMGVE4bEj-THsKTTACQezYwcRlFHSZ-eBY_wXfpxP5dArdZGB7KP2PLQT28fuVIUCg51xwrdTyT1B9iLKAp4k4djMspPoICefC159AlHujtCZ2sLdOe7L_u0L1Wlufd5sM2ySX7reENgAXNZSvts5CRsm7PVyZ35NzlEl2AT3D1Mw/w400-h366/20231111_171230.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The 2 wall support posts added to the front</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFevdwEYLlKpW2Yo4sei23molYmjTzi44505yanpT1rrRxa7Fh5Ub3djTmHstyeDWPSWfkSFdRFD-omOF4xA9EN1HRkkOihHmeLsyAGrozRSc74RrCrfLGzYMsVKoV9z9KAWsnXVWPYS3lxu0016mvpjRxsS3kqoUfszZ19_8kZueg7WJLFNlwC-B-sXA/s2417/20231111_174753.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2273" data-original-width="2417" height="376" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFevdwEYLlKpW2Yo4sei23molYmjTzi44505yanpT1rrRxa7Fh5Ub3djTmHstyeDWPSWfkSFdRFD-omOF4xA9EN1HRkkOihHmeLsyAGrozRSc74RrCrfLGzYMsVKoV9z9KAWsnXVWPYS3lxu0016mvpjRxsS3kqoUfszZ19_8kZueg7WJLFNlwC-B-sXA/w400-h376/20231111_174753.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Finally the veranda gets added<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRVmlVzA9rJfpItMpLi7rowWUcgZ_zLz85ScVPvTpn49rDflnLKjwv0GF9mYOyq_HgXH_RdgzsTNLQp5zcfIsEnkqoQzL4JyRAgvJ809a617udH2YgwDVmkSKhFsfqNEE3q0Wo4LoOHNC2TX3YFQ36ZLMwxT3ib1NxFAsW2zG9Q0wmtlO_23iSxP1pi8Y/s3522/20231111_174910.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2238" data-original-width="3522" height="254" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRVmlVzA9rJfpItMpLi7rowWUcgZ_zLz85ScVPvTpn49rDflnLKjwv0GF9mYOyq_HgXH_RdgzsTNLQp5zcfIsEnkqoQzL4JyRAgvJ809a617udH2YgwDVmkSKhFsfqNEE3q0Wo4LoOHNC2TX3YFQ36ZLMwxT3ib1NxFAsW2zG9Q0wmtlO_23iSxP1pi8Y/w400-h254/20231111_174910.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJqv2mLGBvzDOafJlG59LK5YxBn2Jmv2b560JF33u7UurFm3-qFEj6S62jON5fnidY-R65Abs7BNf5jg-vGGvJysBgOpyZXNTT-PY2g9C6UMhbDcnGkoklbT5t36YXbqqTQoCWmfdCZqk6Eo655-g0Z41YK2njQFhh6f9zgEiEmu4vBF8x8ScsL_UGT2c/s2436/20231111_175054.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1894" data-original-width="2436" height="498" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJqv2mLGBvzDOafJlG59LK5YxBn2Jmv2b560JF33u7UurFm3-qFEj6S62jON5fnidY-R65Abs7BNf5jg-vGGvJysBgOpyZXNTT-PY2g9C6UMhbDcnGkoklbT5t36YXbqqTQoCWmfdCZqk6Eo655-g0Z41YK2njQFhh6f9zgEiEmu4vBF8x8ScsL_UGT2c/w640-h498/20231111_175054.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Even without the cast ironwork decoration, the residence is imposing<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNCm7P7tH9MAqwmykNx-XL0_6jFJYBfdH7eFr-rJkRBBJk0kXeepvbROAre9AKFVAUwLS8hqfx0qBN8aMJLajLqwGMQZDjNgnljPauoVimlLKaIgRTGd7YK10b7XYPUNvx87L2BjM2IbyRs9pk-bk_IwmuNumCwMaz6cqVuh7mYzCdpEJ5OLlvuChgHu0/s4608/DSCF3101.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNCm7P7tH9MAqwmykNx-XL0_6jFJYBfdH7eFr-rJkRBBJk0kXeepvbROAre9AKFVAUwLS8hqfx0qBN8aMJLajLqwGMQZDjNgnljPauoVimlLKaIgRTGd7YK10b7XYPUNvx87L2BjM2IbyRs9pk-bk_IwmuNumCwMaz6cqVuh7mYzCdpEJ5OLlvuChgHu0/w640-h480/DSCF3101.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Not quite the same angle, but the real residence for comparision</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>Next stages are the pipework, windows and doors. The veranda railing too, although that will have to wait until after painting</p><p>Train Room progress.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglhbUBhIn_AEnp9HSXivwKsWLBRAGQtcDx7F1ZMPeol3R1xfZ6cN2RzRU0DTKv5fuXEyyG3oPFRmt3jlr5xanez9NxhIVQbeTC-ruqosOli5qETcKh3M3Lp8uqIk1UaqmAxj14y3SkJ82hlINEeH71QZekfbrV4bKSDKjfohXnarqD45f3fmnn-DqBZhM/s4080/20231031_113220.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3060" data-original-width="4080" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglhbUBhIn_AEnp9HSXivwKsWLBRAGQtcDx7F1ZMPeol3R1xfZ6cN2RzRU0DTKv5fuXEyyG3oPFRmt3jlr5xanez9NxhIVQbeTC-ruqosOli5qETcKh3M3Lp8uqIk1UaqmAxj14y3SkJ82hlINEeH71QZekfbrV4bKSDKjfohXnarqD45f3fmnn-DqBZhM/w400-h300/20231031_113220.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Another Bunnings delivery. Yellow tongue sheeting, more trim, and the kaboodle kitchen flat packs. I had to move these further under my carport as rain was expected. The Yellow tongue boards are extremely heavy for one person - and there were 13 of them - enough to finish the walls.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNTsZ8xgyirE9t8UZCDpGmJ71B3ygtPEW7GnGz-pushMjLOM1nl-3TlGw9hOg4qk33nUYdaKAybu2v0Atuu2-sxuNgIbX0pUmZy86Pk8DoMyS2Pl5Qn3Whs3K-EqFnS8w1UlaIe0PBr72aDLGVCN4pjPne86eR9kHQCiC76DGPTwagDmsirmPcjA0wIU4/s4080/20231113_103702.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3060" data-original-width="4080" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNTsZ8xgyirE9t8UZCDpGmJ71B3ygtPEW7GnGz-pushMjLOM1nl-3TlGw9hOg4qk33nUYdaKAybu2v0Atuu2-sxuNgIbX0pUmZy86Pk8DoMyS2Pl5Qn3Whs3K-EqFnS8w1UlaIe0PBr72aDLGVCN4pjPne86eR9kHQCiC76DGPTwagDmsirmPcjA0wIU4/w400-h300/20231113_103702.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I rolled primer undercoat on the ceiling. over 50 square metres, it took me a full day. Top coats will come later.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9FQ-gcDOPhhGOzTd_lXZY2Pr9UjmR7XU2cZ0bwe6kx_7kOINEw4ymt47qGaxy-6sOm-GVCOEuoMtWeNh7h5AoWri1bgixCN16Dv15R_r4e5h1Q8M9-WwaJcnFDg6j-ByE2yhOw1j7kEgYHMrh8KIsRevIguNqaPcpFCZfNgtf3xriPhfVzQ1NGnupGSo/s4080/20231113_103008.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3060" data-original-width="4080" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9FQ-gcDOPhhGOzTd_lXZY2Pr9UjmR7XU2cZ0bwe6kx_7kOINEw4ymt47qGaxy-6sOm-GVCOEuoMtWeNh7h5AoWri1bgixCN16Dv15R_r4e5h1Q8M9-WwaJcnFDg6j-ByE2yhOw1j7kEgYHMrh8KIsRevIguNqaPcpFCZfNgtf3xriPhfVzQ1NGnupGSo/w400-h300/20231113_103008.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sheeting (and insulation) in the train room continues</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEs0FwCbiVm69GA0NxRjk4ntBCq65dav93ktkesjIP6RjBd_MGHikYkKUC3f4ZoI2aaH4dyChNg8_up4q-WcocA2P3FGZFZESrVdU_M-dwPMrPf_Kt_UVF-hjBBh0lZCXgcuG0fLuvLS1uhOhxlMPLAoj-kU-YJPHU7gl4XxQH0lrT_n8mkaJFuSJHrJI/s4080/20231113_120850.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4080" data-original-width="3060" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEs0FwCbiVm69GA0NxRjk4ntBCq65dav93ktkesjIP6RjBd_MGHikYkKUC3f4ZoI2aaH4dyChNg8_up4q-WcocA2P3FGZFZESrVdU_M-dwPMrPf_Kt_UVF-hjBBh0lZCXgcuG0fLuvLS1uhOhxlMPLAoj-kU-YJPHU7gl4XxQH0lrT_n8mkaJFuSJHrJI/w300-h400/20231113_120850.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sheeting in the garage area was a lot easier. The insulation batt width fitted the panels without any additional trimming</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyqv6jmv_C1H3WJBixaGIzD451LKcaybY2BP9J7wH3w4mX6gW_bZPs1QXsBts6emWdwFDQ6SWvFfnS36weq42FECFAN_GRRhYyvjLTKQ-OuhlLtgz2jDLm7EBopL8tK786HqX4Cbg75l6YNOHwd1gLkMFUQXnuNN7AZ2mD80hFs3MpG3M8Lrw8yDlM9ow/s4080/20231113_171306.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3060" data-original-width="4080" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyqv6jmv_C1H3WJBixaGIzD451LKcaybY2BP9J7wH3w4mX6gW_bZPs1QXsBts6emWdwFDQ6SWvFfnS36weq42FECFAN_GRRhYyvjLTKQ-OuhlLtgz2jDLm7EBopL8tK786HqX4Cbg75l6YNOHwd1gLkMFUQXnuNN7AZ2mD80hFs3MpG3M8Lrw8yDlM9ow/w400-h300/20231113_171306.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Never assume your floor is flat. There was almost a 3cm fall over a short distance. This view from the garage side</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTFlwM4MEztDtGTfXSs-80ilrgyIe40WHGCLumjnTzlDsoQ5VAtfpL_2BhV4MhjtqiHJmtg62XWI69BScwR0jHBJpx1Ss39_hdOMfT-VUVi_F6zoUrHxlPHza8sq93y6-QxVr5oqJJkJv9MYQ0xLUx6KiKaXbkcvopytTeVOfCf7U6711ensn0gsjQbYI/s4080/20231113_171335.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4080" data-original-width="3060" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTFlwM4MEztDtGTfXSs-80ilrgyIe40WHGCLumjnTzlDsoQ5VAtfpL_2BhV4MhjtqiHJmtg62XWI69BScwR0jHBJpx1Ss39_hdOMfT-VUVi_F6zoUrHxlPHza8sq93y6-QxVr5oqJJkJv9MYQ0xLUx6KiKaXbkcvopytTeVOfCf7U6711ensn0gsjQbYI/w300-h400/20231113_171335.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Doorway from garage to train room</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirC24Ixr9iwkQiPRNo8k2g3o5WS8O2fQHhf_94IYP6R6VDeTHqGJwl0UHKgQNKlwinyHlpHbI4QOhjjPBDLUCPCyaXtTwaB3q1E0ivribj6qDenxYHeh2U8RKPYj_P7ee_erYTTqNl2bwJeXQZmAVAZc8aeZJocwkkIAC5-4XVpEp-qLWI9VJ-t0agJME/s4080/20231113_171440.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4080" data-original-width="3060" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirC24Ixr9iwkQiPRNo8k2g3o5WS8O2fQHhf_94IYP6R6VDeTHqGJwl0UHKgQNKlwinyHlpHbI4QOhjjPBDLUCPCyaXtTwaB3q1E0ivribj6qDenxYHeh2U8RKPYj_P7ee_erYTTqNl2bwJeXQZmAVAZc8aeZJocwkkIAC5-4XVpEp-qLWI9VJ-t0agJME/w300-h400/20231113_171440.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Doorway from train room, to outside. Note the openings for the electrical cables</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj18bO23HCsbAu0UeXj0NCr6O6ycYufmgzg8tQiD41szKGPdHGYaynf9tgdzPsWg90PEFqbbRG2vbowiUBVUBG9kUkZEWQEOTYtmA_4PLoJq33bvxBksvBfJsz_zeMa0yu7Mih2E3qKRERM9sA5ZkQ3bqhKd9XFTFHzYVjBa7cHzeeR2DR01q78T1dURkg/s4080/20231115_101423.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4080" data-original-width="3060" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj18bO23HCsbAu0UeXj0NCr6O6ycYufmgzg8tQiD41szKGPdHGYaynf9tgdzPsWg90PEFqbbRG2vbowiUBVUBG9kUkZEWQEOTYtmA_4PLoJq33bvxBksvBfJsz_zeMa0yu7Mih2E3qKRERM9sA5ZkQ3bqhKd9XFTFHzYVjBa7cHzeeR2DR01q78T1dURkg/w300-h400/20231115_101423.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Door between the train room and the garage hung. The door knob was something re-used after about 20years of storage after being replaced in my previous home in Queanbeyan</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwd2og2XDDJ0vHKnhJqKnnAp_TaivDuJ6JOVmSZqnOtzeMXFEmAHNsbbaU_6upvnzftlytsJQopSgVi7z6nShIxTzreXQ3EE8dKRzpVn23zcAZmAzzmVH0jLBVl21rsMGsGvGNSlKane1_wzQMJXQycSHWd_ypX_uVlSSU9CXOETX5n1iSqsTdMPVwjEI/s4080/20231115_101522.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4080" data-original-width="3060" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwd2og2XDDJ0vHKnhJqKnnAp_TaivDuJ6JOVmSZqnOtzeMXFEmAHNsbbaU_6upvnzftlytsJQopSgVi7z6nShIxTzreXQ3EE8dKRzpVn23zcAZmAzzmVH0jLBVl21rsMGsGvGNSlKane1_wzQMJXQycSHWd_ypX_uVlSSU9CXOETX5n1iSqsTdMPVwjEI/w300-h400/20231115_101522.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ensuite sliding door</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRjVjrwISXZH51IyQrBkhu3giwg5nG2uPUWKkmfMUJlnu7TuQtFGmeJaS4mqHA3rTh-Pjy6dhISDJlKghPEoaUqmHel_R3X5vHF9rWW-NZvzKaeeBj1LlCiaH5QApd8cbo-cO3kzng3Sx76S04mb6LJqlkHk3pHbUibdsba62DQLT1LSYua0FB5iSWSkE/s4080/20231116_120913.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4080" data-original-width="3060" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRjVjrwISXZH51IyQrBkhu3giwg5nG2uPUWKkmfMUJlnu7TuQtFGmeJaS4mqHA3rTh-Pjy6dhISDJlKghPEoaUqmHel_R3X5vHF9rWW-NZvzKaeeBj1LlCiaH5QApd8cbo-cO3kzng3Sx76S04mb6LJqlkHk3pHbUibdsba62DQLT1LSYua0FB5iSWSkE/w300-h400/20231116_120913.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Room Lighting is being supplied with LED batten lights. The colour switch inside the fitting is shown. I will have to change the colour, as warm white is too yellow for my liking</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHBQfbA9e4CNJUE_wr3biZff4BqMc1aIJrwH5lmXGfwBjnvcCu3feSGY7aLIZsTCsASmJdD40MqxGtbU8-xALnaxg-qTbSVGfEie82i4ISnfxhfucHR675IpY_bkcuWQvK4bOW50bDGN8lcM3j6GbUBHPWPskEGjI7q1innSSEIutZXgTCZ1Ht-EgeTzE/s4080/20231116_120940.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3060" data-original-width="4080" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHBQfbA9e4CNJUE_wr3biZff4BqMc1aIJrwH5lmXGfwBjnvcCu3feSGY7aLIZsTCsASmJdD40MqxGtbU8-xALnaxg-qTbSVGfEie82i4ISnfxhfucHR675IpY_bkcuWQvK4bOW50bDGN8lcM3j6GbUBHPWPskEGjI7q1innSSEIutZXgTCZ1Ht-EgeTzE/w400-h300/20231116_120940.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The support plate for the Daikin airconditioner was simply screwed onto the yellow tongue sheeting. You cannot do that with gyprock</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixD9Y3ot0WYMDtXExGzxXaTIcCXEQa60n9srQ-ig0Nj9q-1wjTA5scF-q3OfC9YV7YKYo7AZHJeJYGCnvZmgQVLBIJ45TWPnYyzpLDkKit6n0seD36r3ArmgrpwIsFT_iYb0wEX1-L1-Vms26IQ6wsBsExW0JqEAzEzd-hExCdvTtB4Lunr-df29kj1Q8/s4080/20231116_121045.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4080" data-original-width="3060" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixD9Y3ot0WYMDtXExGzxXaTIcCXEQa60n9srQ-ig0Nj9q-1wjTA5scF-q3OfC9YV7YKYo7AZHJeJYGCnvZmgQVLBIJ45TWPnYyzpLDkKit6n0seD36r3ArmgrpwIsFT_iYb0wEX1-L1-Vms26IQ6wsBsExW0JqEAzEzd-hExCdvTtB4Lunr-df29kj1Q8/w300-h400/20231116_121045.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I insisted on a switchboard to be installed inside the train room. The advantage of this, is that I can turn off all power points for the layout with a single switch. There are 5 circuits: Lighting and Tastic, Kitchenette power points; Hot Water; Air Conditoner; & Layout/room power points</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ35KjwpTMvjk7JVmbCkTyTOkti8yCBmj7bLGV17GR40W9FH6la4Ta5pFC-umVqTP-0cF5R36M9X3MvyglxqjRA2AKeNAkNqwaLgDrfSrD7UORf8PJrTwkW61HyLLYciyG8aMN25kajCeMGhpV-qpLePeoDQeOUOqYzwudLJ6ZpeKPSPk18-pgBmF3F2k/s4080/20231116_141018.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3060" data-original-width="4080" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ35KjwpTMvjk7JVmbCkTyTOkti8yCBmj7bLGV17GR40W9FH6la4Ta5pFC-umVqTP-0cF5R36M9X3MvyglxqjRA2AKeNAkNqwaLgDrfSrD7UORf8PJrTwkW61HyLLYciyG8aMN25kajCeMGhpV-qpLePeoDQeOUOqYzwudLJ6ZpeKPSPk18-pgBmF3F2k/w400-h300/20231116_141018.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Airconditoning fitted. The outside unit is visible through the window</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrkhqQKerGaPajGZor4y0s9Z_-lJ9AGujQrIuV88-xnco9G3BRGYc6Cry6VUH1xgn4mDbdBaHtcQD4o2VU461Mc_4aw-vvVy79NmKmC_9xl6RwJo0uTw2mJc3NS9_-gqMunDP8cLkuH9cUVT9xLkkwDVDQM5ZNaG6s10EviBfPobIrQ572Ao219IKyroY/s4080/20231116_141116.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4080" data-original-width="3060" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrkhqQKerGaPajGZor4y0s9Z_-lJ9AGujQrIuV88-xnco9G3BRGYc6Cry6VUH1xgn4mDbdBaHtcQD4o2VU461Mc_4aw-vvVy79NmKmC_9xl6RwJo0uTw2mJc3NS9_-gqMunDP8cLkuH9cUVT9xLkkwDVDQM5ZNaG6s10EviBfPobIrQ572Ao219IKyroY/w300-h400/20231116_141116.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tastic installed in the ensuite. Heat, light, and fan</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0Ci5PncuxGxGjm0LLIDK1_xJ62Sz_jSp5JCNFu1Y3YyXILPy90Z0RBQGf36PN-K0BoWgpiJKtr2gitaPzxZ1bioNi_llDM4YhuOOwTXVVmPNYhPn5nXp_7vhyphenhyphenhdzwyHr21EhbXUJfPnVr-WuHa9u3ywLuEnGwcFlUomuKzBVlCJgWOLKwKYLo0iZ-SYA/s4080/20231116_141150.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3060" data-original-width="4080" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0Ci5PncuxGxGjm0LLIDK1_xJ62Sz_jSp5JCNFu1Y3YyXILPy90Z0RBQGf36PN-K0BoWgpiJKtr2gitaPzxZ1bioNi_llDM4YhuOOwTXVVmPNYhPn5nXp_7vhyphenhyphenhdzwyHr21EhbXUJfPnVr-WuHa9u3ywLuEnGwcFlUomuKzBVlCJgWOLKwKYLo0iZ-SYA/w400-h300/20231116_141150.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Light battens installed. There are 4 in total - the one for the Kitchenette has a separate light switch</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmqz5FRkp6ysUmKICUVbzbru_FTM2tlhu2TEXjxKKkjsMXR4fzkOpN7enovkVbzuvYRVCpWmMz4RPdJq34QXrKgZlk4PVAVUXIZxqKdjxtoVV6v9B8tCXkiM9KsqcoQn1IELy_kLw1tUuG3yvp4rR3eiUEJE2qGRMMZ4sDbi8q1b-z_xU1PrdpMfYGPcM/s4080/20231116_141252.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3060" data-original-width="4080" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmqz5FRkp6ysUmKICUVbzbru_FTM2tlhu2TEXjxKKkjsMXR4fzkOpN7enovkVbzuvYRVCpWmMz4RPdJq34QXrKgZlk4PVAVUXIZxqKdjxtoVV6v9B8tCXkiM9KsqcoQn1IELy_kLw1tUuG3yvp4rR3eiUEJE2qGRMMZ4sDbi8q1b-z_xU1PrdpMfYGPcM/w400-h300/20231116_141252.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Circuit Breakers fitted</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixC4YryXXG1AOMXa-bON9h2OGmTtji0CkHFSZBAwNtDyoDXzLohelhvwJUi1Q6ZIH3vPwoIGhfqkosfIeihbwjsX-C6ViDAXo_CVUWy3lfYPA0o421B0LkRQNqnAvi10HbyRdV1Mqa1d5hK_QDJ5XRGAkrD-yVEkLWkozoBmdX4oZnoS5_QKsdtgRo5J4/s4080/20231116_142508.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3060" data-original-width="4080" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixC4YryXXG1AOMXa-bON9h2OGmTtji0CkHFSZBAwNtDyoDXzLohelhvwJUi1Q6ZIH3vPwoIGhfqkosfIeihbwjsX-C6ViDAXo_CVUWy3lfYPA0o421B0LkRQNqnAvi10HbyRdV1Mqa1d5hK_QDJ5XRGAkrD-yVEkLWkozoBmdX4oZnoS5_QKsdtgRo5J4/w400-h300/20231116_142508.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Let there be light!!</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivkTQ0Aw5aRBAfqdKlrcXSuKOE4T3XZI2itjIZaweutz1ItRDevjl2lphTl9GGIi_4iTWY6PW6tMPFaL7w8GAu-doMV5B6xixhcvyd2uoMnl78wfhMlT6KGpJrdHumavzpSwImr7DmRNtAv2GovrWBZ7Kgc901MUYfPYHhQl0dE1-jY9hOx-EIuWmAwV4/s4080/20231116_162325.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4080" data-original-width="3060" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivkTQ0Aw5aRBAfqdKlrcXSuKOE4T3XZI2itjIZaweutz1ItRDevjl2lphTl9GGIi_4iTWY6PW6tMPFaL7w8GAu-doMV5B6xixhcvyd2uoMnl78wfhMlT6KGpJrdHumavzpSwImr7DmRNtAv2GovrWBZ7Kgc901MUYfPYHhQl0dE1-jY9hOx-EIuWmAwV4/w300-h400/20231116_162325.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">External Air conditioner in the passage way between my workroom, and garage. Not much sun gets to this location. There is also not a lot of space, but this is not a walkway that is used much. </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div><br /></div><div>Next step is continuing with the painting - there are over 80 square metres of wall to prime. Further work is the tiling of the ensuite, assembly of the kitchenette, plumbing completion, septic installation, and flooring. Cost of room so far is $27,500. </div><div><br /></div><div><u>Kittens</u></div><div>Very unexpected, but Tracy found a litter of feral kittens just over a week ago. Three were well hidden in the weeds that are around my unused swimming pool, but the meow and wandering about of kitten #4 was a giveway. And we also discovered a den under the rotten wood planking that surround part of the pool. </div><div><br /></div><div>We think the kittens were about 4 weeks old, and looked malnourished, and looking for their mother.</div><div><br /></div><div>Well, all 4 now are thriving in our house, and Tracy has found homes for three of them. The fourth,a long haired little girl, who I named Mystique, or Misty for short is being kept As you can gather, entertaining kittens is a time wasting exercise (as well as expensive - I have spent $230 so far on food, litter, bedding, worming tablets, toys). I am feeding them 5 times a day, breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and late supper. They are growing quickly</div><div><br /></div><div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLK8I7Eb5WxcaLAFXXEOQW86hZwxUKYwXZE3QlfZRP2GGX8WWrQN0k8cMpkytXZ0zGuTeGDHzvQzi7GWOR2oCxJ0wn429pZ65K23q2S57d3by8fhNC0Scsy3FtpmnLwioJhBT7pLdD_4adzz5uZ6ud4mCgeq7ZJB6UYxMhm_DkhzF2ds96Ph7DU51Ilkk/s4026/20231108_171528.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2394" data-original-width="4026" height="238" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLK8I7Eb5WxcaLAFXXEOQW86hZwxUKYwXZE3QlfZRP2GGX8WWrQN0k8cMpkytXZ0zGuTeGDHzvQzi7GWOR2oCxJ0wn429pZ65K23q2S57d3by8fhNC0Scsy3FtpmnLwioJhBT7pLdD_4adzz5uZ6ud4mCgeq7ZJB6UYxMhm_DkhzF2ds96Ph7DU51Ilkk/w400-h238/20231108_171528.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We set up a kitten enclosure - using 6 panels of a dog pen, and 4 planks that I had put aside for the future layout. Works quite well.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZJ-7NYrIfq6FxcOk5Lcb4Ceu8MIOJsyZArLK8dMyaO6PTqlKVEpVhUfP66AHVGq3yUWiW3eceKNCMCFCBBmVkjFcYEmenFy3JYeD9XEFMcrmN-SfYunllOtk588kX15fpVZ2oP4PH7BeiewcN-4IiK72h_j98guR0LttFPZkoVfPNNwNLQHlzDbMHCAo/s1460/20231117_062704.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1095" data-original-width="1460" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZJ-7NYrIfq6FxcOk5Lcb4Ceu8MIOJsyZArLK8dMyaO6PTqlKVEpVhUfP66AHVGq3yUWiW3eceKNCMCFCBBmVkjFcYEmenFy3JYeD9XEFMcrmN-SfYunllOtk588kX15fpVZ2oP4PH7BeiewcN-4IiK72h_j98guR0LttFPZkoVfPNNwNLQHlzDbMHCAo/w400-h300/20231117_062704.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Leo" named by his future owner, contemplates some mischief. Photographing kittens is a lot of misses to get one hit.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><u>Div 2 NMRA November meeting in Canberra.</u></div><div><br /></div><div>Yesterday, I made the 5 hr round trip to Canberra, to attend the NMRA meeting at David's place.</div><div><br /></div><div>David was offering to demonstrate weathering, and as David is also extremely skilled in Military modelling, it was something I wanted to see. As my builder Brett was not attending my trainroom build on Saturday, I had the opportunity to attend</div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXLJ2CCFSmfxpGoUCBCUeXghfsKFAWW8DagX5GzUd7lRDkxFWyUrzr5V2F5MIqOQ23j0qmY9_UFabUsz2oGrC80GctHRK2aG9gfZZZ7MBoQ9kj42gqwG4gRMXP5jDUoSg5qHYjUolz-BpgIkfFwDYyZpE_7FiCglqagE0SGJZ5chSQmUW-hrpdBcVBpfo/s4080/20231118_150040.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3060" data-original-width="4080" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXLJ2CCFSmfxpGoUCBCUeXghfsKFAWW8DagX5GzUd7lRDkxFWyUrzr5V2F5MIqOQ23j0qmY9_UFabUsz2oGrC80GctHRK2aG9gfZZZ7MBoQ9kj42gqwG4gRMXP5jDUoSg5qHYjUolz-BpgIkfFwDYyZpE_7FiCglqagE0SGJZ5chSQmUW-hrpdBcVBpfo/w400-h300/20231118_150040.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">David attacks a wagon, surrounded by the curious. David rarely uses an airbrush for weathering. Instead, he makes up a lot of washes using oil paints, turpentine, and white spirits</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghvockGJB6kQVdINaOa2jNSgZrT3pCDxZST3FcFtfYHDAMXTLo2XAaIOjR1uG0q54JTmaKKAtcD-E927NuT4l0Bp5-_zAKJZ0CPQHnLo4zjuc0dPu_-Ujx2GwRstkN_CSpzRhlZby3fhqaf92oRb_iisscsneWKRBgkEYxoVEdiQdi2bdKI57DAuj-V4w/s4080/20231118_145537.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4080" data-original-width="3060" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghvockGJB6kQVdINaOa2jNSgZrT3pCDxZST3FcFtfYHDAMXTLo2XAaIOjR1uG0q54JTmaKKAtcD-E927NuT4l0Bp5-_zAKJZ0CPQHnLo4zjuc0dPu_-Ujx2GwRstkN_CSpzRhlZby3fhqaf92oRb_iisscsneWKRBgkEYxoVEdiQdi2bdKI57DAuj-V4w/w480-h640/20231118_145537.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Subtle weathering. The NODY wagon is only half done to show the difference</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="text-align: center;">An additional bonus clinic was using the phone application "Engine Driver" on Davids home layout, which is Goulburn station. Using a Raspberry Pi, with appropropriate software can extend a DCC system to accomodate a number of mobile phone controllers. Certainly an option for me when it comes to running my layout. The hammerhead NCE throttles are quite a deal more expensive then old cell phones</span><br /><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAjY-fo2QsgDZd0NC_US0wWHTdKzUHVcjR49thafH9iXrlUM4gZGEFFh0V7Ue-tbVS_Dgg0M-4pEya-E10gDZiT-GApiH6Dwp4t21LmbllkYYyazyccN59UmqDkK0nzvz9XIrZ0V7cyTdRWm2opBLIdKwFdqYdzP4iysoyjclvslY6oWlzrNaXV7_ue3g/s4080/20231118_124720.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3060" data-original-width="4080" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAjY-fo2QsgDZd0NC_US0wWHTdKzUHVcjR49thafH9iXrlUM4gZGEFFh0V7Ue-tbVS_Dgg0M-4pEya-E10gDZiT-GApiH6Dwp4t21LmbllkYYyazyccN59UmqDkK0nzvz9XIrZ0V7cyTdRWm2opBLIdKwFdqYdzP4iysoyjclvslY6oWlzrNaXV7_ue3g/w640-h480/20231118_124720.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The station of Goulburn is mostly scratchbuilt, using plans. David's modelling work has appeared on many layouts, and was one of the inspirations for me to improve my own modelling standards</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDgVtH1Aq76YPbndItj_4jGJ1sH0Be4f-gOdsLQgRIvn03LS63K7DLO4AGH5gflwgoz4tZ02fvBSE1xIvZYqgOh2yxQSr7qf7-qsZMpYm7Qr0Q48huhLB9GDB5-GygclE1tkI1A5sqmUhfkd-t6WmEelPaQvXc0rYeCpgh8XUYmphBzWPKZy4dhdMKXXE/s4080/20231118_124730.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3060" data-original-width="4080" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDgVtH1Aq76YPbndItj_4jGJ1sH0Be4f-gOdsLQgRIvn03LS63K7DLO4AGH5gflwgoz4tZ02fvBSE1xIvZYqgOh2yxQSr7qf7-qsZMpYm7Qr0Q48huhLB9GDB5-GygclE1tkI1A5sqmUhfkd-t6WmEelPaQvXc0rYeCpgh8XUYmphBzWPKZy4dhdMKXXE/w640-h480/20231118_124730.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXRqF3k832mIlQUmgf-gqBTYWSCsDY5s4HG-k0bSkPLCxtkPkE3P0luPHJEohNCS4Ikw9-svFvF_5dEEdWmH8ZoYchd5Z0YbLfxY_iYDeFeGqGaZFyq3jQElBu_WBJO1VTchEgVw9LtDPIcwUzO8WkWqqtS87D35mTbfSD8DJxd_GE9rc50O4XJZpOVRE/s4080/20231118_124803.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3060" data-original-width="4080" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXRqF3k832mIlQUmgf-gqBTYWSCsDY5s4HG-k0bSkPLCxtkPkE3P0luPHJEohNCS4Ikw9-svFvF_5dEEdWmH8ZoYchd5Z0YbLfxY_iYDeFeGqGaZFyq3jQElBu_WBJO1VTchEgVw9LtDPIcwUzO8WkWqqtS87D35mTbfSD8DJxd_GE9rc50O4XJZpOVRE/w640-h480/20231118_124803.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCCGBXoj1gNgzt2Q7iI9AYWbHYGIiqPwNQ9U-CLMHgFqRtnb9sLTd9w_U3KMYp7VF_e1HK6WePTwC0cAP4EnXLBnzzrRCtjBjiwK9GO3XAYaFjqWZi3gUwc1iY5Gt7FbOe0hfGQNTBtjQ0Dbdblt5Bcb0QJs02ev7NyS2g1mC-9AcO1BG0c36faL_tSi8/s4080/20231118_124828.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3060" data-original-width="4080" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCCGBXoj1gNgzt2Q7iI9AYWbHYGIiqPwNQ9U-CLMHgFqRtnb9sLTd9w_U3KMYp7VF_e1HK6WePTwC0cAP4EnXLBnzzrRCtjBjiwK9GO3XAYaFjqWZi3gUwc1iY5Gt7FbOe0hfGQNTBtjQ0Dbdblt5Bcb0QJs02ev7NyS2g1mC-9AcO1BG0c36faL_tSi8/w640-h480/20231118_124828.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">David hosts operational sessions on this layout. The basis is making up trains for the branchlines to Crookwell, and Canberra/Cooma/Bombala. With mainline trains also coming through, Goulburn can get quite busy. </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDVrKyiYNukF5WNjADF4QrWjo6ZngdwkrOItuUf9-uUCmiAYtyy24CDnBjACg8qHicqQgxscwe_RjlMGwQHkuBq7Q0X3GJHIII_5qruXGpVD8QXATWxHZ-B9NuMI6joI9Yp5B0Iu8BPfytUIzz9oLF6gN5h3CT1eeF-PGnx0A2gR5cJSOEjOG942Gg_7I/s4080/20231118_125043.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3060" data-original-width="4080" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDVrKyiYNukF5WNjADF4QrWjo6ZngdwkrOItuUf9-uUCmiAYtyy24CDnBjACg8qHicqQgxscwe_RjlMGwQHkuBq7Q0X3GJHIII_5qruXGpVD8QXATWxHZ-B9NuMI6joI9Yp5B0Iu8BPfytUIzz9oLF6gN5h3CT1eeF-PGnx0A2gR5cJSOEjOG942Gg_7I/w640-h480/20231118_125043.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Control panel</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div><u>Summary.</u></div><div><br /></div><div>Getting the walls finished, and completing the electrical aspect of my train room has been a major step in finishing the room. The A/C cooled the room down in around 10 minutes, and then idled at under 500 watts. With the extensive installation, I hope the room will be a welcoming environment for layout construction, and later operation. </div><div><br /></div><div>Until next time</div><div><br /></div><div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /><p><br /></p></div></div>Rob Nesbitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17057159654871941767noreply@blogger.com0Wagga Wagga NSW 2650, Australia-35.1025977 147.3655103-63.412831536178842 112.20926030000001 -6.7923638638211514 -177.47823970000002tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3996073030941560983.post-7141174570569243422023-10-29T17:48:00.003-07:002023-11-28T11:23:18.153-08:00Some more progress<p><b> Latest updates on the SM Residence and train room - and a distraction.</b></p><p>In the last 2 weeks since my last Blog post, quite a lot has occured</p><p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXSWKrgRZ6sA3z_gucvZ-9Fz6nJcbgp5_a6eLKyx7G6vvd3BaFMQrf2wRnkAn-Izitge5UF6JoROUatfCyG1baWzG_3zKtFeGbX1IO7M1FPXcCNS7E2n8UrR50s4k-9eQkxxCFyXnm6bCL489TEcJ1WUvPskEYazRQ0j0SM_VbNMp9aneAkf39iz_VLHI/s4608/DSCF3362.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="346" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXSWKrgRZ6sA3z_gucvZ-9Fz6nJcbgp5_a6eLKyx7G6vvd3BaFMQrf2wRnkAn-Izitge5UF6JoROUatfCyG1baWzG_3zKtFeGbX1IO7M1FPXcCNS7E2n8UrR50s4k-9eQkxxCFyXnm6bCL489TEcJ1WUvPskEYazRQ0j0SM_VbNMp9aneAkf39iz_VLHI/w461-h346/DSCF3362.JPG" width="461" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">CLP12 "Casper" is a regular visitor to Junee. Here it is on the Turntable entrance road. More of the turntable later</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p><u>Wagga SM residence</u></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLX0cxzwb4kQ34Q3N_0c6IG3SFo88Fu_jqYJfP5wWI99sescwx-4aBtTSayNQunbSVadm5IXqyMIOdTxQsBwJes_FqcdGuz72LESC2b0IR7uVUCr3BO_eHjOtyRdi6ELpXNzrzIyRnB1IxL9ipSCjDGzN_NgovuIjD2ILX-bxinu8er2kHF4pRrZwHDM8/s4608/DSCF3102.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLX0cxzwb4kQ34Q3N_0c6IG3SFo88Fu_jqYJfP5wWI99sescwx-4aBtTSayNQunbSVadm5IXqyMIOdTxQsBwJes_FqcdGuz72LESC2b0IR7uVUCr3BO_eHjOtyRdi6ELpXNzrzIyRnB1IxL9ipSCjDGzN_NgovuIjD2ILX-bxinu8er2kHF4pRrZwHDM8/w400-h300/DSCF3102.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The next area of construction was the 2 story annex, and original toilet block</td></tr></tbody></table><p>The 0.010x0.080 styrene strip arrived to enable finishing the roof. The remaining building additions were also added. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidsXKyBPxvENqIX6hOdvU_DN_oMavCNSL0xrDY7C_l4o2ZAZFVQUzSM9NEuI63yMm5LD8mvKgV3XL4helNvrNEoG5hiO2iIjtuGvrmfkwvvRnYjQTs81sXVMcw6hXeug7wZeEzGkGaqhkQIumww-VZeP7YCRgV1EpBw2Yw77r4dp9ytV3n4ImQX-OwUi8/s3438/20231003_151254.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2591" data-original-width="3438" height="301" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidsXKyBPxvENqIX6hOdvU_DN_oMavCNSL0xrDY7C_l4o2ZAZFVQUzSM9NEuI63yMm5LD8mvKgV3XL4helNvrNEoG5hiO2iIjtuGvrmfkwvvRnYjQTs81sXVMcw6hXeug7wZeEzGkGaqhkQIumww-VZeP7YCRgV1EpBw2Yw77r4dp9ytV3n4ImQX-OwUi8/w400-h301/20231003_151254.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Before the roof capping added, the SM residence had a large annex that was missing</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLc8kLYD774eOcA4uufsmox4ttyKGnlkcC6mBjjx-cXzHuKaCK972mif4nmnlXUaytY9GePWtxvEo8NzZRhmStDrQWz-TKcqkpo3SyDCbCk70Na9OJ75BPaItutoZA1KbVB4gguNTekTdpcGAKwcdaOGu2xVBn_avZ-61iI_AKu7ro8qmRHdQwsfyNF4s/s3570/20231020_112911.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3042" data-original-width="3570" height="341" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLc8kLYD774eOcA4uufsmox4ttyKGnlkcC6mBjjx-cXzHuKaCK972mif4nmnlXUaytY9GePWtxvEo8NzZRhmStDrQWz-TKcqkpo3SyDCbCk70Na9OJ75BPaItutoZA1KbVB4gguNTekTdpcGAKwcdaOGu2xVBn_avZ-61iI_AKu7ro8qmRHdQwsfyNF4s/w400-h341/20231020_112911.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Annex added</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg87jHYhvqF8ySMfFSZIBa-sWmS6hZ9foKONIYh3PwOrftklCqB_Gv_7v4WT2abpTa-mCXW6OCh1kaaA5JRxirlkF7Am8aN9ZIgYk23M1b7Mh4V09uSHbc4f78H3VYDjfhu0EmLaLECzD88q5h1YyDOEop060NpdywIbgvEwj4xJNQSiiJbcyXvSR-klPE/s1084/20231020_095303-closeup.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1084" data-original-width="704" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg87jHYhvqF8ySMfFSZIBa-sWmS6hZ9foKONIYh3PwOrftklCqB_Gv_7v4WT2abpTa-mCXW6OCh1kaaA5JRxirlkF7Am8aN9ZIgYk23M1b7Mh4V09uSHbc4f78H3VYDjfhu0EmLaLECzD88q5h1YyDOEop060NpdywIbgvEwj4xJNQSiiJbcyXvSR-klPE/w416-h640/20231020_095303-closeup.jpg" width="416" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Closeup of the annex. The door is a scratchbuilt overlay, on a 0.040 thick wall for strength. Note the roof line variation, and I have not yet added guttering. Photos are useful - the wall join shadow points to a finishing issue</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbX-Uk6TDeJez3pA4lVf7jHamv8qkTBoZXtFTXq5ykNamTkMLT3ECcglVvx1Hk9ScKumpRr7zq_ML4S2Oi2_88X_scm7isOBYn_tQJCL_yYjsgxlc2Fsh2HkcyKZi8cnfsQha8c7kUczRuWLFVZfI8tIH7eZlYEZTkqNhLfjUbt7HkVecC-mhnhIUj_ws/s1350/Detail-3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1133" data-original-width="1350" height="336" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbX-Uk6TDeJez3pA4lVf7jHamv8qkTBoZXtFTXq5ykNamTkMLT3ECcglVvx1Hk9ScKumpRr7zq_ML4S2Oi2_88X_scm7isOBYn_tQJCL_yYjsgxlc2Fsh2HkcyKZi8cnfsQha8c7kUczRuWLFVZfI8tIH7eZlYEZTkqNhLfjUbt7HkVecC-mhnhIUj_ws/w400-h336/Detail-3.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_f0S8bJ5HL6pJclIA5F_CV2CifA4t85N9SVG7TZtPLhvJfWVEJtdxuMyBzyyTfWP_Xhb-KJLVoPGQFiOE4k3NaaH0I9d1eAbogIb20yNaEGT-_7Ubk2I2V2zoC3TlgdAVI2LbuBT41FWdaJ7gUt3xbxsVOl24cDquVw1gRmm3LDruoWnlttQ-kdXL5mM/s1800/Detail-4.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1326" data-original-width="1800" height="295" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_f0S8bJ5HL6pJclIA5F_CV2CifA4t85N9SVG7TZtPLhvJfWVEJtdxuMyBzyyTfWP_Xhb-KJLVoPGQFiOE4k3NaaH0I9d1eAbogIb20yNaEGT-_7Ubk2I2V2zoC3TlgdAVI2LbuBT41FWdaJ7gUt3xbxsVOl24cDquVw1gRmm3LDruoWnlttQ-kdXL5mM/w400-h295/Detail-4.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Some detail pictures, taken from the backyard with permission of the owner. All the pipework will be great to add</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSBUPKgD9ndQu9S9kUUZa8lfsIEeGQObZtI1_PaUNq-61QT7IUH59JSp_xNZOqEuwwRZs2BMcaeK6U7crl1ENoWTfYqjRv-_vtTk2u66tqmaoyoj3yQ9LBAyC4yToEpFTWz3JVQUy2t6djHaBjcAw_SxusllDhQgJeIhsO9kZXoVwHbN1F9OQ36zRtvyg/s3825/20231020_113101.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2274" data-original-width="3825" height="380" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSBUPKgD9ndQu9S9kUUZa8lfsIEeGQObZtI1_PaUNq-61QT7IUH59JSp_xNZOqEuwwRZs2BMcaeK6U7crl1ENoWTfYqjRv-_vtTk2u66tqmaoyoj3yQ9LBAyC4yToEpFTWz3JVQUy2t6djHaBjcAw_SxusllDhQgJeIhsO9kZXoVwHbN1F9OQ36zRtvyg/w640-h380/20231020_113101.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Guttering added. Note the location of the guttering is over the lower window, although nowhere as much as the prototype picture. With a lot of guesswork for measurements, some errors will undoubtably occur.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjefb71RVURJH7fzv4phMunbVO63V4K4_dHpeZmIAQOVje6JCjo3vvIgZz-mfWvKUdv0o5U7VBes5lUjZdeil5YbumVarGsxoG9c0a1qdyQYY6ogbDHqdsR704_Sm8N2WN_31w3tsse7yEsaNgHcxgfdl8TGdYkW9oS5KFhtztnXU-D9RD6qj11fzIuhg0/s3228/20231025_104324.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1068" data-original-width="3228" height="133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjefb71RVURJH7fzv4phMunbVO63V4K4_dHpeZmIAQOVje6JCjo3vvIgZz-mfWvKUdv0o5U7VBes5lUjZdeil5YbumVarGsxoG9c0a1qdyQYY6ogbDHqdsR704_Sm8N2WN_31w3tsse7yEsaNgHcxgfdl8TGdYkW9oS5KFhtztnXU-D9RD6qj11fzIuhg0/w400-h133/20231025_104324.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Front balcony awning.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoD_e2YOPuuO2yxiyXFBIa6YMGXpfj3BBcaCVyLQj2VuGcLztZkbro0jPCGtf3zxUv-QuBEejUSIQFcFopl0F56JBtx4mh2i3x9I9vyaebTJwlgX_pEA_WZIitKSnflHNLWXExrCSGD76RzaT_OEbQZBVelAZ39l0CATPb7iIcF8ZGe46GlCBcOMvY6QM/s3216/20231025_104337.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3216" data-original-width="1149" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoD_e2YOPuuO2yxiyXFBIa6YMGXpfj3BBcaCVyLQj2VuGcLztZkbro0jPCGtf3zxUv-QuBEejUSIQFcFopl0F56JBtx4mh2i3x9I9vyaebTJwlgX_pEA_WZIitKSnflHNLWXExrCSGD76RzaT_OEbQZBVelAZ39l0CATPb7iIcF8ZGe46GlCBcOMvY6QM/w143-h400/20231025_104337.jpg" width="143" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Underside of the awning. The support "triangles" are shaped to support the convex balcony roof</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJCC5Rkd9A01wwq_s1dWUN097EnA-e_o3wmNiH0tcRGyXIQjpSJhImMEqw_hOVaVOvdtID-DRIXhh_8uzKf8IpPXMuqmvykIWo3EzAbF4xYxo2BACjfr0LynfOsp7Qar8RhMylSWGM9OBNLvlcrjq_2UZh8qNNmXDza3NH3s3pw5GWzfUpdlx6SomeMkE/s2412/20231026_101340.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2315" data-original-width="2412" height="614" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJCC5Rkd9A01wwq_s1dWUN097EnA-e_o3wmNiH0tcRGyXIQjpSJhImMEqw_hOVaVOvdtID-DRIXhh_8uzKf8IpPXMuqmvykIWo3EzAbF4xYxo2BACjfr0LynfOsp7Qar8RhMylSWGM9OBNLvlcrjq_2UZh8qNNmXDza3NH3s3pw5GWzfUpdlx6SomeMkE/w640-h614/20231026_101340.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Gluing the balcony awning to the front has made a great difference to the look. Note the subtle curves of the corrugated iron. This was made by heating the corrugated styrene in boiling water (*to soften) and then bending the styrene lengthwise to form a curve. A process I repeated 3 times. I am not convinced that this method is the best, </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLZFp_IBKGF0lfDPtrHU6QArq886OYHwtsMssvdVdiHMl_RKB_wmndk-Bqu4dWLbIH0rg_W969Kf5id-ZYnJD-_7bGPuG9jvA58y1owfhUNlNMaLmKt52B2APZEyImNF0WHLpCnexWYWDtkikE6bqRU9wGzRzuMO6GXdESp7TlkRZqqce5YtRTRs4d2jU/s1528/SM%20residence%20Aerial%202020.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="594" data-original-width="1528" height="248" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLZFp_IBKGF0lfDPtrHU6QArq886OYHwtsMssvdVdiHMl_RKB_wmndk-Bqu4dWLbIH0rg_W969Kf5id-ZYnJD-_7bGPuG9jvA58y1owfhUNlNMaLmKt52B2APZEyImNF0WHLpCnexWYWDtkikE6bqRU9wGzRzuMO6GXdESp7TlkRZqqce5YtRTRs4d2jU/w640-h248/SM%20residence%20Aerial%202020.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Aerial view from 2020</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi9ttn3W2PM6j1twVIy8bw-PAfyEFlSmUDOWsxRsFA8eGGrKIbqocBJEky05MDDC8J5GRj4zNq6zHvY-n28kqAffbPmluiNV2AO4cLClFYKS2G2t1yTgq8ug2_0dGhrWA_gPadk8h-DcxqASpWi5h8kKg-y6Pm9FwAhim5bQGlKZRX0kZ-S7ZG-Fl5gkw/s3330/20231026_101501.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2220" data-original-width="3330" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi9ttn3W2PM6j1twVIy8bw-PAfyEFlSmUDOWsxRsFA8eGGrKIbqocBJEky05MDDC8J5GRj4zNq6zHvY-n28kqAffbPmluiNV2AO4cLClFYKS2G2t1yTgq8ug2_0dGhrWA_gPadk8h-DcxqASpWi5h8kKg-y6Pm9FwAhim5bQGlKZRX0kZ-S7ZG-Fl5gkw/w640-h426/20231026_101501.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A comparision picture</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>Next stages are to work on the balcony, windows, and external pipework.</p><p><u>Train room build (in pictures) </u></p><p>Great progress occured over the weekend. The ceiling is in. </p><p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyC_R3tsBDbJoA_df6d6yCk6IsmyLrb7wIM3qi20bhPI0Z8iovrE5NijJzKODNqBwkhyphenhyphenqJqzFjR2Hk0TurlfzdO36yYqTbwOSodJnzAoeF7rpag-_gyZ7gptVaN3Np8aQckVkzbfOf3AEhVygBuOPw_FQt0FU_OVL7N02XXkCvg6M_t8lYXUUFqyozvbw/s4080/20231027_101301.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3060" data-original-width="4080" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyC_R3tsBDbJoA_df6d6yCk6IsmyLrb7wIM3qi20bhPI0Z8iovrE5NijJzKODNqBwkhyphenhyphenqJqzFjR2Hk0TurlfzdO36yYqTbwOSodJnzAoeF7rpag-_gyZ7gptVaN3Np8aQckVkzbfOf3AEhVygBuOPw_FQt0FU_OVL7N02XXkCvg6M_t8lYXUUFqyozvbw/w400-h300/20231027_101301.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Delivery of ther gyprock sheets etc occured on Friday. The main sheets are 6 metres long, and bought to minimise the joins</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4W1K9PFOX6IiwXNsHBZwo66UeUHlxWaNYeSW5CkjU5ZJ9LdpJwvps3afl-XlFzKTOl_KBkif8qGZA60t0DiCqlShNu4icuMyTYgixaVVmNo9n3UwzlozaERlVjMgzrKn2EaqvCY2e6I1FvZi1z-uFPl72UMIHqhL5yG5VOFWPbHtEMMw70CDZASbs0YM/s4080/20231028_085058.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3060" data-original-width="4080" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4W1K9PFOX6IiwXNsHBZwo66UeUHlxWaNYeSW5CkjU5ZJ9LdpJwvps3afl-XlFzKTOl_KBkif8qGZA60t0DiCqlShNu4icuMyTYgixaVVmNo9n3UwzlozaERlVjMgzrKn2EaqvCY2e6I1FvZi1z-uFPl72UMIHqhL5yG5VOFWPbHtEMMw70CDZASbs0YM/w400-h300/20231028_085058.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">8 bales of insulation. These are for the ceiling</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNm86Un6GYYZS2JUTydoSjUzZzb4uFb-T0_TY3UqJE7wGSo7fAuqf8PcYoH4TxLzg2BHUF3zPpRpxy_um0fg-o_WxbW1h4v0MZbJUpb3eL-4ecFAXz7aLap4nh8ctHXKbT5OKhCKvpjj672wUDxxFfSzUH5v8mRTD4pdiHPqE25UkipeyJ5wtVS8j-vGo/s4080/20231028_085455.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3060" data-original-width="4080" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNm86Un6GYYZS2JUTydoSjUzZzb4uFb-T0_TY3UqJE7wGSo7fAuqf8PcYoH4TxLzg2BHUF3zPpRpxy_um0fg-o_WxbW1h4v0MZbJUpb3eL-4ecFAXz7aLap4nh8ctHXKbT5OKhCKvpjj672wUDxxFfSzUH5v8mRTD4pdiHPqE25UkipeyJ5wtVS8j-vGo/w400-h300/20231028_085455.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">metal battens installed </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4PpdS_GY8OPZ-TVV3Xi4kc3eMDOY5-zwyIDYRqvASjru_wl11zz93qbtYwycmw0L3bsdmydgqKmyuW0hlD9ba6kQwmPp4IneEr_AP84zM5IPSMumxsrl97HwHIjRJ9OGD_egUMc3iU6YzWP-sz9gfCvhbFOAmIfDNwu3qbjYcFlvXXQIjYT7l13WeV3Q/s4080/20231028_092447.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4080" data-original-width="3060" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4PpdS_GY8OPZ-TVV3Xi4kc3eMDOY5-zwyIDYRqvASjru_wl11zz93qbtYwycmw0L3bsdmydgqKmyuW0hlD9ba6kQwmPp4IneEr_AP84zM5IPSMumxsrl97HwHIjRJ9OGD_egUMc3iU6YzWP-sz9gfCvhbFOAmIfDNwu3qbjYcFlvXXQIjYT7l13WeV3Q/w300-h400/20231028_092447.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">More metal battens for the ensuite area. The ensuite is to be sheeted seperately from the main room. Gap is wide enough for the future Tastic (Light, heater, extractor fan)</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHYdzNGfDAHFi-5GGo46YOcroAh8iMbg-5Sd5ifhMbyNwag4lcJGjyRE8d6m02o39Jd_8UJOwao8-bQ_h4AUGN8hfMAyBKgC8d3hA7pCfrX2CzVwx5lZAy4CtAhRC5Raok94QHApYsisJsyf34fj-MIQzVQF71D6I3aPKmXWDPizkWNLIwOJO_b7Hix_Q/s4080/20231028_111131.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3060" data-original-width="4080" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHYdzNGfDAHFi-5GGo46YOcroAh8iMbg-5Sd5ifhMbyNwag4lcJGjyRE8d6m02o39Jd_8UJOwao8-bQ_h4AUGN8hfMAyBKgC8d3hA7pCfrX2CzVwx5lZAy4CtAhRC5Raok94QHApYsisJsyf34fj-MIQzVQF71D6I3aPKmXWDPizkWNLIwOJO_b7Hix_Q/w400-h300/20231028_111131.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">First sheet screwed to the roof battens. Insulation added earlier - Note the temporary timber "support", used to stabilize the sheet from bowing during the installation. The yellow tongue wall made for a secure mount. </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaZmHwlA7jvAu8tB0bVaSU99Zfckwv50WiRTShB33D9TER_tBOM-aGKPXCTQR096wyDy_sEyj-UwHyBrzEjsYBydfm94aHMWuXknuZrJWxAFD088Q94TFcIkGNLf0ZALsYEw9BQ7YJJeESdjgsNm5octSzcsqXri5qSati2rJoZpyfnrG44lpSeGO4J0s/s4080/20231028_123400.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3060" data-original-width="4080" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaZmHwlA7jvAu8tB0bVaSU99Zfckwv50WiRTShB33D9TER_tBOM-aGKPXCTQR096wyDy_sEyj-UwHyBrzEjsYBydfm94aHMWuXknuZrJWxAFD088Q94TFcIkGNLf0ZALsYEw9BQ7YJJeESdjgsNm5octSzcsqXri5qSati2rJoZpyfnrG44lpSeGO4J0s/w400-h300/20231028_123400.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Further sheets had to be stabilised with wood supports screwed to the metal battens</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXwAT6ROCtyH7FRaSZySI8gX4nFC-KA5FCllQQYulO51V5tL-fAz4OzJO2KJLarn_V5t5EZV4L8jqHe8SfganbfiTPcWobx8UNGw_rXP0PHvOKketXQcnR4_Kv3enV29h43Yzb70LUgunTQezS8jrSHGv3MrN3obCNpUgdMSZzY9CcxEe3pJZw6B4Cs38/s4080/20231029_084820.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4080" data-original-width="3060" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXwAT6ROCtyH7FRaSZySI8gX4nFC-KA5FCllQQYulO51V5tL-fAz4OzJO2KJLarn_V5t5EZV4L8jqHe8SfganbfiTPcWobx8UNGw_rXP0PHvOKketXQcnR4_Kv3enV29h43Yzb70LUgunTQezS8jrSHGv3MrN3obCNpUgdMSZzY9CcxEe3pJZw6B4Cs38/w300-h400/20231029_084820.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Whilst Matt (the plasterer) was undertaking the patching, Brett knocked up the internal door jamb</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx1rLAyP8vHAzDEkCmlZK0YmL9V_wPSziW8uM_CVqYJRyUYbx-vFfV33kOVyACekcziBoJNaaBNfOn-F4brQ6_3yO9q2GBYemj4ncjV_CUjl28IKnz2h7GnjQszGRyciCNHjPWLuMGYWazo1VrQOjHM4cgB_S3TRt_Ia82724MEhUPTNL03qdWHknCk48/s4080/20231029_084852.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3060" data-original-width="4080" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx1rLAyP8vHAzDEkCmlZK0YmL9V_wPSziW8uM_CVqYJRyUYbx-vFfV33kOVyACekcziBoJNaaBNfOn-F4brQ6_3yO9q2GBYemj4ncjV_CUjl28IKnz2h7GnjQszGRyciCNHjPWLuMGYWazo1VrQOjHM4cgB_S3TRt_Ia82724MEhUPTNL03qdWHknCk48/w640-h480/20231029_084852.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Picture taken from the area of the internal door - with the ceiling up, the size of the room becomes apparent </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj90UVAaL3wlbfBKoYUDmqRoGENXLk2Ji1aXeaALSw6n1G6lT1aCbl7G7N4vZp6UQ6vUGpqugdgowj3OKRySFpOK2twBS0HdEDMzQxrwm71HwQyWacBzkWz_8uG5hD4jifBDPegs_hwyhiJwrVUFNUr2Bb3wKZQUTgL7oFWYYb6L-gC7KZ22g-fq_rr1zQ/s4080/20231029_150125.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3060" data-original-width="4080" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj90UVAaL3wlbfBKoYUDmqRoGENXLk2Ji1aXeaALSw6n1G6lT1aCbl7G7N4vZp6UQ6vUGpqugdgowj3OKRySFpOK2twBS0HdEDMzQxrwm71HwQyWacBzkWz_8uG5hD4jifBDPegs_hwyhiJwrVUFNUr2Bb3wKZQUTgL7oFWYYb6L-gC7KZ22g-fq_rr1zQ/w400-h300/20231029_150125.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The ensuite is also now sheeted. The cornice finishes the ceiling. This is the shower end</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxk8eBNTgRlCDSKPuv17w8TyjlINF-EBVUJnPMtUAG4uLhAS-s1EFCoOC8UtE9F6jnmnyAa9obGVrjP1MgRQkeDRFPNP4zvHYDpsaA_5vwNgfdiP2fi4adb3o6eqfaIXTICh7rUxjbbggDGIftijjG3P_b4B6cZa9ZGXGe6O9a2qQKVd3DXf2LZgR2xDI/s4080/20231029_150137.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3060" data-original-width="4080" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxk8eBNTgRlCDSKPuv17w8TyjlINF-EBVUJnPMtUAG4uLhAS-s1EFCoOC8UtE9F6jnmnyAa9obGVrjP1MgRQkeDRFPNP4zvHYDpsaA_5vwNgfdiP2fi4adb3o6eqfaIXTICh7rUxjbbggDGIftijjG3P_b4B6cZa9ZGXGe6O9a2qQKVd3DXf2LZgR2xDI/w400-h300/20231029_150137.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ensuite - toilet end. Keeping the brickwork will add some character, although the lack of insulation cannot be fixed with the location of the pre-existing slab pipework too close to the brickwork</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>Another Bunnings delivery is expected this week - the kitchenette cabinetry, and more yellow tongue sheeting</p><p><br /></p><p><u>The distraction - Alistair Gilmour's layout donation to Junee</u></p><p>About a month ago, I was made aware that Junee Roundhouse Museum had been approached by Alistair Gilmour. Alistar was proposing to donate his home layout of the main south mainline from Wallenbeen to Junee, to Junee. Alistair's home in Sydney had been sold, and the layout had to be removed.</p><p>The layout was included in the NMRA Rosehill layout tour earlier this month, and I am indebted to Pat Britten for providing me the following pictures taken during the openhouse.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhszemeuetCHDDzZRO5qZ0hXMYUwHzC-WH_RIsiwOMfm3wCWmrfcFw980aMbSSXCs6flSOi4ShY3VoKNQCDU7Lt1zCGzj_z-VHTUkQWHGPJrWZnGmgY2VDIftxt3Bxv-Bys0cD8IMpHS5U9ea1Ntdg4aKvYq58dXAM6GgV6sD5sStMqdB3zSqqnHQ5Zgys/s1024/DSC00331.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhszemeuetCHDDzZRO5qZ0hXMYUwHzC-WH_RIsiwOMfm3wCWmrfcFw980aMbSSXCs6flSOi4ShY3VoKNQCDU7Lt1zCGzj_z-VHTUkQWHGPJrWZnGmgY2VDIftxt3Bxv-Bys0cD8IMpHS5U9ea1Ntdg4aKvYq58dXAM6GgV6sD5sStMqdB3zSqqnHQ5Zgys/s320/DSC00331.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbTzP6O0azc8esFmktvynHnLD0WwmCx89qoTa96rVNj-T6048jJvFE66GzB2m5jrtQbUuvNoYogqRhYFPzuoNoh39T5hYPGWYKM94hRmc_CM3twbOh-7uhAVZyesOPiWagPPLUK1Jp4srYmNtdr3rik7Z9aE_99VpAkUY4ilYwZRDJ1FTFbZ0vjHVPv7U/s1024/DSC00333.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbTzP6O0azc8esFmktvynHnLD0WwmCx89qoTa96rVNj-T6048jJvFE66GzB2m5jrtQbUuvNoYogqRhYFPzuoNoh39T5hYPGWYKM94hRmc_CM3twbOh-7uhAVZyesOPiWagPPLUK1Jp4srYmNtdr3rik7Z9aE_99VpAkUY4ilYwZRDJ1FTFbZ0vjHVPv7U/s320/DSC00333.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wallenbeen</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdAn7dPRU4u5cj_m4kdMVDZO88204OitX0_u1U5_R6YhMaO6r5BwVKGMJWy3GmRDTAu-0uSuF6tzrWULv28keB5j8hDpMzYPMjOppZXGlSn6UWRYThAmHQe5H4VQ7ZvtuusAKxuxyR-W9DwlKuS0KjcuamQC7dcmaSOQZA6DiMCiFFztNcv2b3rpCK0x0/s1024/DSC00334.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdAn7dPRU4u5cj_m4kdMVDZO88204OitX0_u1U5_R6YhMaO6r5BwVKGMJWy3GmRDTAu-0uSuF6tzrWULv28keB5j8hDpMzYPMjOppZXGlSn6UWRYThAmHQe5H4VQ7ZvtuusAKxuxyR-W9DwlKuS0KjcuamQC7dcmaSOQZA6DiMCiFFztNcv2b3rpCK0x0/s320/DSC00334.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiogSsQYePL9HzGJxoZMKZtNMFgTCYsckcwHZ3nBBKvqn6ZwwIixcAmmBd-AZTOGz8gOEHqm4RlGacF197r2TmtYIWXpag2h5tvjAIhpBsoF8K7wxKF-8Kh_jkGON7s5-m7eyJ97vbHitN8n-ugtAwOEpjzyIh4693a1emOF3y7teMWFqwv9Y0W_LvJcbE/s1024/DSC00335.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiogSsQYePL9HzGJxoZMKZtNMFgTCYsckcwHZ3nBBKvqn6ZwwIixcAmmBd-AZTOGz8gOEHqm4RlGacF197r2TmtYIWXpag2h5tvjAIhpBsoF8K7wxKF-8Kh_jkGON7s5-m7eyJ97vbHitN8n-ugtAwOEpjzyIh4693a1emOF3y7teMWFqwv9Y0W_LvJcbE/s320/DSC00335.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Marinna? silo</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit_Fq-8NT_HrApuM7chvcgLJzBnyHYQVZBPCy_F064bOaUEqjzTeGmhnqEZa4ZyPBaxfEvO_hyphenhyphenhzxidJl05OjqQiQ6WeBuNzDGdgH8WY5bf7KFHT8YZazMGlv7ffngsMOQIY_EsAqDt374V15Vu3Ev-_8PtiPTnW2WzzDcfr7TksNM3k1jQzAjjfmtOBs/s1024/DSC00336.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit_Fq-8NT_HrApuM7chvcgLJzBnyHYQVZBPCy_F064bOaUEqjzTeGmhnqEZa4ZyPBaxfEvO_hyphenhyphenhzxidJl05OjqQiQ6WeBuNzDGdgH8WY5bf7KFHT8YZazMGlv7ffngsMOQIY_EsAqDt374V15Vu3Ev-_8PtiPTnW2WzzDcfr7TksNM3k1jQzAjjfmtOBs/s320/DSC00336.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtLgdqc_b4YSPQTTgbVT55T-GxfRuKCcFArqksQAXLNYFHR5Tc6hkd872XvD64IUDHMyXsE058lPYACnpWdhl1rnN4HCK12WN1qZQKRoSxdIreYtZfRkkmgg3lMMJ19fwDQswju_QnPz-oqzyQdOyAMV4zsfcn_wp5ul-HPzMk4Nd8hsEdQjJBW5uiNyo/s1024/DSC00337.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtLgdqc_b4YSPQTTgbVT55T-GxfRuKCcFArqksQAXLNYFHR5Tc6hkd872XvD64IUDHMyXsE058lPYACnpWdhl1rnN4HCK12WN1qZQKRoSxdIreYtZfRkkmgg3lMMJ19fwDQswju_QnPz-oqzyQdOyAMV4zsfcn_wp5ul-HPzMk4Nd8hsEdQjJBW5uiNyo/s320/DSC00337.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Junee used to have a large coaling stage. The roundhouse in the background is approximately in the right location based on the protoype</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX9OYTs99TDM5PTaKcomoZA3QJkaSCtPCc4et2N7r_fHs_14EVHKkxwmQTR_ZwOBF91Sx6PrvhOnyxHjsGFNPAMSX1KMjg0SSTNExN_FUQAe7Zrs4Mb6580TTH6Q6h_gMfOMJtqIIPC_O-zQRWvPMNH4do3Pgyr9NQ4je23wU1Qz2nsZeCdTiA_I_WInA/s1024/DSC00338.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX9OYTs99TDM5PTaKcomoZA3QJkaSCtPCc4et2N7r_fHs_14EVHKkxwmQTR_ZwOBF91Sx6PrvhOnyxHjsGFNPAMSX1KMjg0SSTNExN_FUQAe7Zrs4Mb6580TTH6Q6h_gMfOMJtqIIPC_O-zQRWvPMNH4do3Pgyr9NQ4je23wU1Qz2nsZeCdTiA_I_WInA/s320/DSC00338.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTQlmm-4P05tEAZl3u1xTU9DIoMhWzMSziEdN5SLbtbDvm6hH8Of0N_bK9LA0kOUu2cSpAoQ5qh7gr8jodalNi2Eg1GOClljxoA8z44dwJFUKlFHbMzZsXawrzb2E8PH5x_cfxQHX39TcWfi90JIIB2Nzg8T5MtPLCJNdUIPYwnhsH-aOvcwcKDkiYMl4/s1024/DSC00339.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTQlmm-4P05tEAZl3u1xTU9DIoMhWzMSziEdN5SLbtbDvm6hH8Of0N_bK9LA0kOUu2cSpAoQ5qh7gr8jodalNi2Eg1GOClljxoA8z44dwJFUKlFHbMzZsXawrzb2E8PH5x_cfxQHX39TcWfi90JIIB2Nzg8T5MtPLCJNdUIPYwnhsH-aOvcwcKDkiYMl4/s320/DSC00339.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjHvDy6gCGcAqEb27UZ9W8knXfrqYwUsMNIrENx3t-vbkefcJqJyb1fLMMO8-RyG_QB-Unfbtk6KFPEeqxo6FHXW1DzSncfKuRfMRsIM1WqcNJ1hNzAFwRm6qdQaf-ijhRh6wtkI_Wz5wV27TvIVdXFDHpRm23uUu0jOh2ZoFVN-QpeXyNx8U03RS2r0s/s1024/DSC00340.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjHvDy6gCGcAqEb27UZ9W8knXfrqYwUsMNIrENx3t-vbkefcJqJyb1fLMMO8-RyG_QB-Unfbtk6KFPEeqxo6FHXW1DzSncfKuRfMRsIM1WqcNJ1hNzAFwRm6qdQaf-ijhRh6wtkI_Wz5wV27TvIVdXFDHpRm23uUu0jOh2ZoFVN-QpeXyNx8U03RS2r0s/s320/DSC00340.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Half of the Junee roundhouse is modelled fairly accurately. If you visit the roundhouse (Wed-Sunday), the bays visible are for the workshop. The side of the roundhouse not modelled is the current museum display</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNkdPi7GL__D86fZ3hqXNV7cEMAd8pVchri8XPGgwDA27yInoHrH6Ee7ST2AZaRLK7DNULlnBU8mSdpsG8dAud1GX8JTxyx0-BeNnqyaw3ITlRatH9Jg7F85J73Pfhku5NMz_f-gDJ6uTV5UHJSDP71dd14Emlhf8AkguMt0kPx4YW2KsApQ6Ks7vWjQk/s1024/DSC00341.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNkdPi7GL__D86fZ3hqXNV7cEMAd8pVchri8XPGgwDA27yInoHrH6Ee7ST2AZaRLK7DNULlnBU8mSdpsG8dAud1GX8JTxyx0-BeNnqyaw3ITlRatH9Jg7F85J73Pfhku5NMz_f-gDJ6uTV5UHJSDP71dd14Emlhf8AkguMt0kPx4YW2KsApQ6Ks7vWjQk/s320/DSC00341.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwbuSbJJQN44Tj19JafuDJkEdj6hgWLPjpbNDgOM96DNj5lj3bfNSDaFDZ1jI8ME29kyPG5xBX7ZYJe1w2R5DSXSLW1h6PXVwzwil2zH62D7uCOlJu-pgN8VOembRcphSSJemGpQ9ySCYV6EfAg82ojWHNE5k4IdeEoQPkREFq-4WfbxafEX7AcUiei28/s1024/DSC00342.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; 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margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw7DOsmz88eSfmuOIHDXLXoRJxFtwtq4r5xUyfYwVadDGRFBzypWk-LWWntMPfQ7XFvnmXaGzYhZPZAaXkKDjK6CraLWmwOxj13iNScM522GqF_kKUJhvi3xcCXejlzbWCoXwQfIFud1n7XWPe-V2ZkbyFYCP75WyZY1dQW2AzLmi2HnD3yRfBWMle2r4/s1568/control%20system.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1176" data-original-width="1568" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw7DOsmz88eSfmuOIHDXLXoRJxFtwtq4r5xUyfYwVadDGRFBzypWk-LWWntMPfQ7XFvnmXaGzYhZPZAaXkKDjK6CraLWmwOxj13iNScM522GqF_kKUJhvi3xcCXejlzbWCoXwQfIFud1n7XWPe-V2ZkbyFYCP75WyZY1dQW2AzLmi2HnD3yRfBWMle2r4/w400-h300/control%20system.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Alistair has a fairly extensive computer controlled system, and this was included in the donation. This picture supplied by the Junee group</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p><i>Relocation to Junee.</i></p><p>On the 22nd of October, I was informed that Simon was looking for volunteers to help unload the layout out of a truck, and into storage. The time was 8am Monday October 23. Below are my pictures</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMaEiCxtDm1qh0UmRp4zcraHLzQkBeFh297lB69CGWHmMG0e9eQTE0KAPDsxjn7-Cz5MEqESiAVi7RkJFbvUCmEaDQayWvSMWdb03Zt3HTEIWNbiZHlBNFqGE_HOE27jW-H6OKANtMlVMd9XlX7kHq4deXeYL3i2pmB5ZG79QdMUJXaScCVIrMEXkhDRA/s4080/20231023_074457.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3060" data-original-width="4080" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMaEiCxtDm1qh0UmRp4zcraHLzQkBeFh297lB69CGWHmMG0e9eQTE0KAPDsxjn7-Cz5MEqESiAVi7RkJFbvUCmEaDQayWvSMWdb03Zt3HTEIWNbiZHlBNFqGE_HOE27jW-H6OKANtMlVMd9XlX7kHq4deXeYL3i2pmB5ZG79QdMUJXaScCVIrMEXkhDRA/w400-h300/20231023_074457.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The temporary storage facility</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8jtjdC_rQMBkEMq9V3siD1oS1wIE-2KjWHRqM1ZuyQp_EBDB2seu4WB15V0toJsYIX8i1s7mWncRFRn7LS7ALfLgt-25GCcMV-aAVrHl5_9eYvpdDjzJRJe7bLFrBP8Gumws83AP4dYUTwG1sI08KblOrGssV657THPYIf4-JjKNufw9h5Mh8dIcS2sY/s4080/20231023_075139.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4080" data-original-width="3060" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8jtjdC_rQMBkEMq9V3siD1oS1wIE-2KjWHRqM1ZuyQp_EBDB2seu4WB15V0toJsYIX8i1s7mWncRFRn7LS7ALfLgt-25GCcMV-aAVrHl5_9eYvpdDjzJRJe7bLFrBP8Gumws83AP4dYUTwG1sI08KblOrGssV657THPYIf4-JjKNufw9h5Mh8dIcS2sY/w300-h400/20231023_075139.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rear of the truck showing the layout nicely stacked at the end of the roadtrip from Sydney</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZhczeN0gU0l3hEYJm157OCHYQMALU3ZTSmJD4CXYmMiwIs7UgG6MyVAAUGU3Gm1umrCZ3Fuf_q1mLrFWUD_cmLBrW_Z6f9jxFmMxGqt0tiGC8T-kpEyDYSS_Td-eckOZNoT1gnb_fGnIshr8EUYOJAecNoowkDvsCTWsctPEebQnwUHBP859r2H3xJi0/s4080/20231023_081836.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3060" data-original-width="4080" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZhczeN0gU0l3hEYJm157OCHYQMALU3ZTSmJD4CXYmMiwIs7UgG6MyVAAUGU3Gm1umrCZ3Fuf_q1mLrFWUD_cmLBrW_Z6f9jxFmMxGqt0tiGC8T-kpEyDYSS_Td-eckOZNoT1gnb_fGnIshr8EUYOJAecNoowkDvsCTWsctPEebQnwUHBP859r2H3xJi0/w400-h300/20231023_081836.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The roundhouse was a large section </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrskIAN3WGCYR60zSYU-8L5EW7YHK5EZR4K_bJj1raSmc-o7YBRo4A1sSl2-LUTNMLCyBGGd0Hfz6of1Zi_9LBQU0yRA9nVDfVTwLbtM5EaQkCkAHqXMlou0DGgOVJ_bBfDxMnUKY2I2higGIJ_8WtTo5YQWpiPd2PvFSXd1lzwNkazFYX4zjhBnjA0ak/s4080/20231023_081849.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3060" data-original-width="4080" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrskIAN3WGCYR60zSYU-8L5EW7YHK5EZR4K_bJj1raSmc-o7YBRo4A1sSl2-LUTNMLCyBGGd0Hfz6of1Zi_9LBQU0yRA9nVDfVTwLbtM5EaQkCkAHqXMlou0DGgOVJ_bBfDxMnUKY2I2higGIJ_8WtTo5YQWpiPd2PvFSXd1lzwNkazFYX4zjhBnjA0ak/w400-h300/20231023_081849.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Room half filled. The layout has been sectioned, and rudimentary supports added for transportation. I understand that this work was done on site by Alistair's operations group, with assistance from the Epping Model Railway, whist the removal truck waited. Well done.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg56ieqT9Hi2FxRMI2fGNndI0cZJyJNC9MlQ7ZQBlc91W0SENa-ANB2MjxYHM2DktCic9afUU2SZc0Uv0GBeYm2BNDs6Ckfd6fom1su5SM9ZnVX6hbn60xUOFtorUYPXfwPFd8YgcmC_CIQeMQxcbJZkmgMRc0sNo8jksYz_UYtbSqmZu4D3e9UKxdW7uA/s4080/20231023_085458.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3060" data-original-width="4080" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg56ieqT9Hi2FxRMI2fGNndI0cZJyJNC9MlQ7ZQBlc91W0SENa-ANB2MjxYHM2DktCic9afUU2SZc0Uv0GBeYm2BNDs6Ckfd6fom1su5SM9ZnVX6hbn60xUOFtorUYPXfwPFd8YgcmC_CIQeMQxcbJZkmgMRc0sNo8jksYz_UYtbSqmZu4D3e9UKxdW7uA/w400-h300/20231023_085458.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Room filled. </td></tr></tbody></table><br />Last Thursday, there was a meeting of interested public, and 18 people turned up, including the Mayor of Junee. (I have said earlier that Junee was a railway town). The Roundhouse Museum explained their situation, that they were not presently in a position to rejuvenate, or display the layout. However, they recognised the uniqueness of the donation. and didn't want it heading to landfill. The Junee Model Railway club is proposing to take on the custody of the layout, with the first point being to locate a suitable venue - the prefered is the now empty barracks building within the roundhouse complex. Discussions are occuring. Cost of fixing the barracks will be very high, as that building will need a lot of work to bring it up to code (public access). Timeframe for the project - 4-5 years <div><br /></div><div>The bottom line is that whilst I am prepared to help as needed, my own focus has to be my own layout. But, I will add snippets of progress to my blog if people want to be kept informed.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Until next time, build a model or two<br /><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></div>Rob Nesbitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17057159654871941767noreply@blogger.com2Wagga Wagga NSW 2650, Australia-35.1025977 147.3655103-63.412831536178842 112.20926030000001 -6.7923638638211514 -177.47823970000002tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3996073030941560983.post-5450665623991924942023-10-15T18:50:00.019-07:002023-10-17T14:34:53.986-07:00Slow, but steady progress<p> <b>Wagga SM Residence, and Train room update.</b></p><p>Some things cannot be rushed. Model railways tends to take a back seat for other domestic reasons, and in a month passes without an update.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYbSiUiHp9w1Hvl0sOoinko-ciXX6mttg9fC6kBhSdJu2O7UEHlXa1I_DUVK3aqtITTuUPcy5p_KV4dcAkfduP38h1mtqPji4J9Dsh5UZQhvoXC9ZBgIYt1v51Q6XJSVEEhm25BNxdEP4RYvbApDi6JK1Dt1-iCTWl2cLS3KEL7Bdv1gce9VfqctG_wQs/s3690/20230927_135806.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="954" data-original-width="3690" height="148" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYbSiUiHp9w1Hvl0sOoinko-ciXX6mttg9fC6kBhSdJu2O7UEHlXa1I_DUVK3aqtITTuUPcy5p_KV4dcAkfduP38h1mtqPji4J9Dsh5UZQhvoXC9ZBgIYt1v51Q6XJSVEEhm25BNxdEP4RYvbApDi6JK1Dt1-iCTWl2cLS3KEL7Bdv1gce9VfqctG_wQs/w575-h148/20230927_135806.jpg" width="575" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Parked in Junee at the beginning of October, just waiting for photos. </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_dHafhmCr9zqktvZsMcFbbOSRd3UJVnL00MN7ZJw4I_34J7B2pSfPKYNbpbPJI0bioWd_zWUjjZl9POA9WvSZg9Hq58fv7Ld5_IeupnKnCwRn_qSmOn7SYbKRzTqTVeQDxJAq4YdwWyuZtsJDKit2LsgM1mhlC54R71lO6P_jcGJgQs0unrrS23PIlBw/s2946/20230927_135618.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1056" data-original-width="2946" height="208" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_dHafhmCr9zqktvZsMcFbbOSRd3UJVnL00MN7ZJw4I_34J7B2pSfPKYNbpbPJI0bioWd_zWUjjZl9POA9WvSZg9Hq58fv7Ld5_IeupnKnCwRn_qSmOn7SYbKRzTqTVeQDxJAq4YdwWyuZtsJDKit2LsgM1mhlC54R71lO6P_jcGJgQs0unrrS23PIlBw/w579-h208/20230927_135618.jpg" width="579" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7Al5ab5B2GlNvf498wfoT7r88sirpKFc4AtnKToOqwZer8LSkN5OvefixqIWLmrWwCNMzC_m7jjaGTi5RNXZyTT-TgESedA-FxbNA3WV6ytQaTs-RFE7j3OC0tvWQRX6Gl8prL3fDLk04NEZ-paRWMlbFFqhTNOHzna3rq4p1f7wtxv4dlxXbMSvzdzA/s3546/20230927_135650.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="3546" height="196" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7Al5ab5B2GlNvf498wfoT7r88sirpKFc4AtnKToOqwZer8LSkN5OvefixqIWLmrWwCNMzC_m7jjaGTi5RNXZyTT-TgESedA-FxbNA3WV6ytQaTs-RFE7j3OC0tvWQRX6Gl8prL3fDLk04NEZ-paRWMlbFFqhTNOHzna3rq4p1f7wtxv4dlxXbMSvzdzA/w577-h196/20230927_135650.jpg" width="577" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Junee is an active railway town, which is one of the reasons I moved here in 2015. Having a parade of interesting prototype vehicles is a bonus</td></tr></tbody></table><p><br /></p><p><u>Wagga SM Residence - roof</u></p><p>At the finish of last blog post, my model had all the main walls, chimneys, and the rear annex assembled.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge8Y6mJm4vbWuZjI3okGvCnBF0D23XNQJ_KajZH28cH9XU8a7HZ7c5tE0v3RVenRYaK1JRGOqWnKLDBiMopPQF-F7bt1q4Uyeux6DySLtYPAze4rcuHMb16yKOpBm96H7Jew3JH_mrOXyniEwzsOkrwlQB5BacEULJvqGdHb1aA2AZqoVXCz-kHzGpF3k/s1997/20230917_154037.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1997" data-original-width="1627" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge8Y6mJm4vbWuZjI3okGvCnBF0D23XNQJ_KajZH28cH9XU8a7HZ7c5tE0v3RVenRYaK1JRGOqWnKLDBiMopPQF-F7bt1q4Uyeux6DySLtYPAze4rcuHMb16yKOpBm96H7Jew3JH_mrOXyniEwzsOkrwlQB5BacEULJvqGdHb1aA2AZqoVXCz-kHzGpF3k/w325-h400/20230917_154037.jpg" width="325" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">As at last blog post</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs_3ITamCAtocUE9NeWju9k7ae2BScJsU-Ag4HsnwAQnH_FT4PVluAtuVWuRyL526UyTow2AGyYQFKB9AjfSFY4kbLJmVUBUQQ4MtNd_2RQp4-FtEgYzJO7vRYmYubMGRpq0EOWtki6xpG3JrxdeFQUaukqcEf8pmtFOagl7kdzd3geJor37HliZUG8aY/s3156/20230927_093821.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3156" data-original-width="2500" height="507" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs_3ITamCAtocUE9NeWju9k7ae2BScJsU-Ag4HsnwAQnH_FT4PVluAtuVWuRyL526UyTow2AGyYQFKB9AjfSFY4kbLJmVUBUQQ4MtNd_2RQp4-FtEgYzJO7vRYmYubMGRpq0EOWtki6xpG3JrxdeFQUaukqcEf8pmtFOagl7kdzd3geJor37HliZUG8aY/w400-h507/20230927_093821.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Guttering and eaves added</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_mTuvZ12NM7kTIO2mw4s1u-E7-5V7ALrxC7kT2SiBrD4yg3lspWGp3BFzIkAxLcjxRoZqPvgQZaYyp_atXB6jenFz2OGxRIpCXtoknJFqUORqIUmYv7c2PQ7M8oyfSuRs-L_wfqQJyux9UxXkdsbqLXPqeFKYTp4D9AL4W9kQ73SuqyKqIpgKsYOhJWU/s2747/20230927_094022.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1648" data-original-width="2747" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_mTuvZ12NM7kTIO2mw4s1u-E7-5V7ALrxC7kT2SiBrD4yg3lspWGp3BFzIkAxLcjxRoZqPvgQZaYyp_atXB6jenFz2OGxRIpCXtoknJFqUORqIUmYv7c2PQ7M8oyfSuRs-L_wfqQJyux9UxXkdsbqLXPqeFKYTp4D9AL4W9kQ73SuqyKqIpgKsYOhJWU/w400-h240/20230927_094022.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Roof insert</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFKn9GsktqfBif8U04TJi6Ii9RR5QV556IUulusrMyrSo9ca6IAbK4GP_WMLjWcaaDAFEYBFECVaWFeGV0EGFC9Whm4hFr8foadvD1Vs3LkyBXoJJRqOrfUkU19H-r-4fClafXpcHY5XStp1_w8KBNy995xQJ9h9x1Hi94V5q1eSfU6DzZOVbri9DxIBI/s2982/20230927_093633.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1625" data-original-width="2001" height="325" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF6Ct80eQHs3dASuYrUmPtGIZpF87nioTNuwoMXh48PCVV4h619MeJzfQTQZ_eaUgmAYEe02tEa6JZN8XWE94_6SJwtIw4aq-8ikDYfflcfx23OvHz6laMAxjHXaVwJYBw3rJzi0nK_WlTXcTacDhl2n_EywS6ST7SXyk3kjkVG2HNUwAuE-hUaU4DeJo/w400-h325/20231003_151001.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Adding the chimney notches into the styrene corrugated iron sheet was a bit of trial and error.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWiA2yWzWI7hyphenhyphen8MwmlDGMuHQrQiGYBo1CDaAMAIPI0jutu_1wjGrMtmYMd2tTWKbZoSpgvATZDucd3IkveKL4Ynfs5lAR3z5kQXS87UYuifLv2h3dgrOkWToukdTBtcAQU9RHXjo4eDlb3Js3lSJupbLvBaO61Gj_Gq1GlkkH_j1faOPKgNWlg7TbmhqY/s2166/20231003_151023.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1884" data-original-width="2166" height="348" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWiA2yWzWI7hyphenhyphen8MwmlDGMuHQrQiGYBo1CDaAMAIPI0jutu_1wjGrMtmYMd2tTWKbZoSpgvATZDucd3IkveKL4Ynfs5lAR3z5kQXS87UYuifLv2h3dgrOkWToukdTBtcAQU9RHXjo4eDlb3Js3lSJupbLvBaO61Gj_Gq1GlkkH_j1faOPKgNWlg7TbmhqY/w400-h348/20231003_151023.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">There was some gaps in fitting the sheets together. These gaps will be covered up by the roof capping. I also try and minimize the wastage. The entire roof was done with about 1/3 of an A4 sheet</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizU9cMN0-yhVaHpnbbX-WXLMHsCazSEToGOqaa2HNTaQi1Hdr9k_8wgEQwRi_1Z6yUvdyofPCeeFhjzG2AgM8plEPKb0YS9pXWvfuwb-f6NLe5r632i95Co7PziPNmUv5ndF4wEC7WPx2tNg6c_rN89VQfaRGA3e4CC46zlIYdlZd182mVtNy9DQT4bhU/s2558/20231003_150925.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1746" data-original-width="2558" height="272" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizU9cMN0-yhVaHpnbbX-WXLMHsCazSEToGOqaa2HNTaQi1Hdr9k_8wgEQwRi_1Z6yUvdyofPCeeFhjzG2AgM8plEPKb0YS9pXWvfuwb-f6NLe5r632i95Co7PziPNmUv5ndF4wEC7WPx2tNg6c_rN89VQfaRGA3e4CC46zlIYdlZd182mVtNy9DQT4bhU/w400-h272/20231003_150925.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Taking the roof on and off, needed the chimney extensions to be removed. This is why in some of my model pictures, the chimneys are not square</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3jU9AFhsAgHJGtO7VNEEo80V42VnI9Kc3Cq4pI0cdlSoYkJ0zYPLwSyAPfJqPailAcvQFz-8heTLcIFklSqNkDY-SlDCjMgt4K4NOlu-sZsEi7MfHXN-3wOs4OllfGyztlOHSW7C3gnW1CA_7JIMsQC1hxujFPw7FJn9GNpf-Z4xN_XxA2yLXUGsCqm4/s3438/20231003_151254.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2591" data-original-width="3438" height="301" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3jU9AFhsAgHJGtO7VNEEo80V42VnI9Kc3Cq4pI0cdlSoYkJ0zYPLwSyAPfJqPailAcvQFz-8heTLcIFklSqNkDY-SlDCjMgt4K4NOlu-sZsEi7MfHXN-3wOs4OllfGyztlOHSW7C3gnW1CA_7JIMsQC1hxujFPw7FJn9GNpf-Z4xN_XxA2yLXUGsCqm4/w400-h301/20231003_151254.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivUcY7SoVQzzfPilzwl6qb7DCTx9_EnALNq3W-pD9hjLNWn70IEXC2sWJladUGodX2sqTWUHbPbkjPTAXKvhPhjNWAPWFMFDXhIffrYKCPX5-Hh-nR30uRlYGo1BMJQ03npceX0q_Wx_5impspo8ecbpwWlZN2j13BmFun7Xf-3mdlOwzTYddppzqY2gs/s2297/20231003_151233.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2297" data-original-width="2235" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivUcY7SoVQzzfPilzwl6qb7DCTx9_EnALNq3W-pD9hjLNWn70IEXC2sWJladUGodX2sqTWUHbPbkjPTAXKvhPhjNWAPWFMFDXhIffrYKCPX5-Hh-nR30uRlYGo1BMJQ03npceX0q_Wx_5impspo8ecbpwWlZN2j13BmFun7Xf-3mdlOwzTYddppzqY2gs/w389-h400/20231003_151233.jpg" width="389" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The front elevation is looking very Georgian in style. Adding the balcony will totally change the appearance</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>It was at this point, that I discovered that my supply of Evergreen 0.010 x 0.080 styrene strip, needed for the roof caping, was running very low, and I had insufficient for the roof. So, I have just ordered some more, and am awaiting the postal service. </div><div><br /></div><div><u>Train Room progress (in pictures)</u></div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUtnWHRDTY8FsCxRZIzu17i3zzcjN4kHxX7q5qKU0QB5PlHYdnnhy9iBmW-dAFMsSDxlQQWYFCv9_kSh18YEQ9W2GXZORI8d6Ge1VdP5I3kaDpYTRo128ODvCyqj-8ah1vCnBaDllzhCbMCMVTeoUz0ZH2FewOE9q3WgJ9Z3V9MoqlLmWvympYgOqOKXk/s2277/20230830_150010.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2011" data-original-width="2277" height="354" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUtnWHRDTY8FsCxRZIzu17i3zzcjN4kHxX7q5qKU0QB5PlHYdnnhy9iBmW-dAFMsSDxlQQWYFCv9_kSh18YEQ9W2GXZORI8d6Ge1VdP5I3kaDpYTRo128ODvCyqj-8ah1vCnBaDllzhCbMCMVTeoUz0ZH2FewOE9q3WgJ9Z3V9MoqlLmWvympYgOqOKXk/w400-h354/20230830_150010.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">2nd delivery from Bunnings - the internal doors, framing for the sliding door, and insulation for the walls, Bunnings screwed up, supplying 2 reduced sized doors, where it should have been one reduced sized, and one normal door. Frustrating.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4VvoyZ59cBH1DtMGxgkxdH4osCsgZRHROhAV04Tp1w9DOMTb9-xv6mJoMyO0u3zK2iKkCV3_DJX-Xd4s5KgsdLD_EbV8jKQC6G2A-OLkVo00kj2zbAcwPRRquGZJzHZa_qDHYIGDWienOtBWyid9YCHAmp40wc2-79fEQ0aL-U9Csz2TD5Ld_6Naexw8/s3108/20230908_092715.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3108" data-original-width="2256" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4VvoyZ59cBH1DtMGxgkxdH4osCsgZRHROhAV04Tp1w9DOMTb9-xv6mJoMyO0u3zK2iKkCV3_DJX-Xd4s5KgsdLD_EbV8jKQC6G2A-OLkVo00kj2zbAcwPRRquGZJzHZa_qDHYIGDWienOtBWyid9YCHAmp40wc2-79fEQ0aL-U9Csz2TD5Ld_6Naexw8/w290-h400/20230908_092715.jpg" width="290" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">More delivery -this time the plumbing. Note: Copper pipework not shown</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG9RfVLcp5SJAMdkTsEvInbCfQxG20W_DVR32P9OL-8ij61pRgE9WgxRdyDdxr4CXUYRxWR3qqF5kgBQXQGGw0QGGgI0D3etzEz6zw7iGjHuEAxfmcqCOBPZlfdj9-9AspYYwCBF7S02HNShyphenhyphenYfYobgkvcF43-9wIeAMgb0c9yQ1Xhty_BanWtQGkdkHg/s4080/20230908_110718.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4080" data-original-width="3060" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG9RfVLcp5SJAMdkTsEvInbCfQxG20W_DVR32P9OL-8ij61pRgE9WgxRdyDdxr4CXUYRxWR3qqF5kgBQXQGGw0QGGgI0D3etzEz6zw7iGjHuEAxfmcqCOBPZlfdj9-9AspYYwCBF7S02HNShyphenhyphenYfYobgkvcF43-9wIeAMgb0c9yQ1Xhty_BanWtQGkdkHg/w300-h400/20230908_110718.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Prefab shower (already owned) positioned in the ensuite, along with the small vanity. The shower was fixed in this location later, after the ensuite wall was built</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwtMDpqCyJ_iRE0YzQ1S1LrMs7LQkxRlCqLGQfbh9i5nybQv8yOqpwykd9l-55XNU6u2nkLoSdAuYLL4ax8Pz3D5uDqs__ryS0G7lMX5iBONrtrs0BAWeCetgtnSrLIRXqlNsvc4Tm_MKZjd0b4jKO5ROxM9GXd2huNN4eMTSWovOmk0QGskk7pTd3Zng/s4080/20230908_142952.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3060" data-original-width="4080" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwtMDpqCyJ_iRE0YzQ1S1LrMs7LQkxRlCqLGQfbh9i5nybQv8yOqpwykd9l-55XNU6u2nkLoSdAuYLL4ax8Pz3D5uDqs__ryS0G7lMX5iBONrtrs0BAWeCetgtnSrLIRXqlNsvc4Tm_MKZjd0b4jKO5ROxM9GXd2huNN4eMTSWovOmk0QGskk7pTd3Zng/w400-h300/20230908_142952.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Plumbing installed for the small hot water heater, and sink. The flexible pipes for the shower mixing tap is also seen</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVGb-Hzej3Gmns1F1SMCQdNJTqyVR5qpLiPReQpy5-i71CShuruEvQU_9QHh59F2UEap5PzZbVBr9H4qBEPOM7qLZ5t5o6qmxsyRKOpeAadOBDmh5DCBdmZdc22SJ6CLow5Zz4zHn9LPT3sjAK6ll-z5DNgVMf1bYdWaip0WomBC4Vhf4M_PuM6J-dXj4/s4080/20230908_173736.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3060" data-original-width="4080" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVGb-Hzej3Gmns1F1SMCQdNJTqyVR5qpLiPReQpy5-i71CShuruEvQU_9QHh59F2UEap5PzZbVBr9H4qBEPOM7qLZ5t5o6qmxsyRKOpeAadOBDmh5DCBdmZdc22SJ6CLow5Zz4zHn9LPT3sjAK6ll-z5DNgVMf1bYdWaip0WomBC4Vhf4M_PuM6J-dXj4/w400-h300/20230908_173736.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Incoming water line split for the vanity, and the future toilet cistern. The exposed pipework will not be covered by any insulation - the water outlet pipes in the slab were too close to the walls for this, and the expense to try an move these holes, a bridge too far. The ensuite will have a couple of heater lamps, but that is it for creature comforts. <br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhB90zH_afsq3GTXlJWStyp4F_TFTNclAe6PeagZ-l-nsGG26B5oxJgjjvXDq7TGx7FTEPR0b-ywkhnPGflq_rqPOpC2QN4OEzn7f78bzTe-pXx8Xla03tYyFPmjoaHatgClVMJW5hg6bPuhfc1RUBQHlDi5e-uTaonizfeV7y3PmsWQyCgrBHpK6SkiA/s4080/20230908_173815.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4080" data-original-width="3060" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhB90zH_afsq3GTXlJWStyp4F_TFTNclAe6PeagZ-l-nsGG26B5oxJgjjvXDq7TGx7FTEPR0b-ywkhnPGflq_rqPOpC2QN4OEzn7f78bzTe-pXx8Xla03tYyFPmjoaHatgClVMJW5hg6bPuhfc1RUBQHlDi5e-uTaonizfeV7y3PmsWQyCgrBHpK6SkiA/w300-h400/20230908_173815.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Inside the vanity - quite a lot going on</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxhea0kXBOPugKgw7WjcTa7NdAY_KOYH2uJGQYixUvP854q5ucYpBS3IMQyxf0yxpp3bsH_U_VV4nIqPXVRmpIVhs3f2rzNvOwLiqkHcdmROIixEoI5_Ig0GsKGmGkxZkKdDpe23EUTHvVM7IERwLIriBFm3Kxia137-W_uFDuNjogWuikEJQZQuEm80M/s4080/20230909_143456.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3060" data-original-width="4080" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxhea0kXBOPugKgw7WjcTa7NdAY_KOYH2uJGQYixUvP854q5ucYpBS3IMQyxf0yxpp3bsH_U_VV4nIqPXVRmpIVhs3f2rzNvOwLiqkHcdmROIixEoI5_Ig0GsKGmGkxZkKdDpe23EUTHvVM7IERwLIriBFm3Kxia137-W_uFDuNjogWuikEJQZQuEm80M/w400-h300/20230909_143456.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Entrance doorway framed</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM6lpODaYSHHUsMbjT6f4Ob7QkLFMcrNMBYlUJ44uB4zLxyhqbzRHdcdEAxckR03W_4RjAUieWeDkcFz0waHtyY9lfNnSnsNlZ_VimKtffFux9ZXRlSKGqd0NIGML76aN8xI5P4P5CM9jgg1czQ03o-6q1UkCdzVdZFx3V1zYFLKVbkT9CIVJBjL4165k/s4080/20230909_152833.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3060" data-original-width="4080" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM6lpODaYSHHUsMbjT6f4Ob7QkLFMcrNMBYlUJ44uB4zLxyhqbzRHdcdEAxckR03W_4RjAUieWeDkcFz0waHtyY9lfNnSnsNlZ_VimKtffFux9ZXRlSKGqd0NIGML76aN8xI5P4P5CM9jgg1czQ03o-6q1UkCdzVdZFx3V1zYFLKVbkT9CIVJBjL4165k/w400-h300/20230909_152833.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Insulation added, prior to the yellow tongue sheeting. This section of wall will be used to display my collection of railwayania, including builders plates. Being able to screw these things, (some are quite heavy) directly into the wall will justify the extra expense. </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBp16MODvxdddYixy8MXTmA1yvXxq65LrkL1ZTCsh_bOskSLPeIFbNBt8wHhcUseFOPrSKdb5kIgg1jEXXwKYi1VPDKCw1pqQ3w-JdZK-mqfZteQuy7IYAXNdana6X11zwiPEyD9OwJ77MU05gZiNj1Rmr4305g2EGKXLqzckp0ofOiQzRD6U1HsKTnXU/s4080/20230928_104637.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4080" data-original-width="3060" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBp16MODvxdddYixy8MXTmA1yvXxq65LrkL1ZTCsh_bOskSLPeIFbNBt8wHhcUseFOPrSKdb5kIgg1jEXXwKYi1VPDKCw1pqQ3w-JdZK-mqfZteQuy7IYAXNdana6X11zwiPEyD9OwJ77MU05gZiNj1Rmr4305g2EGKXLqzckp0ofOiQzRD6U1HsKTnXU/w300-h400/20230928_104637.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Electrical rough in could only happen once the framing was done. The main wiring will come into the room near the entrance door. It will terminate on a subframe switchboard. Five circuits will serve the room. 1) Airconditioning, 2) Hot water, 3) room lighting, and ensuite heater/extractor fan, 4) Kitchenette power points, and 5 Layout power points. Having the ability to turn off the layout power points just prior to leaving the room, will prevent the chance of a soldering iron left on, or some electronics on the layout overheating - both serious fire risks</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEDU15ptF2psaLsSJRSZfyQ8DW9NXeiUxxucsCdeWHafY2W_VG_brPyF_25aqEPjepvFQe0GOdNNcb7B2_ktLfteO8039y_LuwJdEUc1QdiRJLHNww9WztoV75TX82Hsa_apBXc_sgv-qhAG5TT6kFbRjcMksTulSb871vhC7GN92eFjJrcvx7YS7suQ0/s4080/20230928_101823.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4080" data-original-width="3060" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEDU15ptF2psaLsSJRSZfyQ8DW9NXeiUxxucsCdeWHafY2W_VG_brPyF_25aqEPjepvFQe0GOdNNcb7B2_ktLfteO8039y_LuwJdEUc1QdiRJLHNww9WztoV75TX82Hsa_apBXc_sgv-qhAG5TT6kFbRjcMksTulSb871vhC7GN92eFjJrcvx7YS7suQ0/s320/20230928_101823.jpg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wiring in the partition wall for the dual power points that will service the train control operating position. There are 6 double power points for the layout</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxkVdpd2EmXoBiSgc-gj_X6ob5DAICNoj8HUVsqGih-WSVsZ-vpkimqkh1lXw0yxYf42_rEeGyG4OGlHyL0zpP6G7GGdxWtBl5AeLFiTEgeo4e-HtNC9z7Tm05Bb3MqeEkttGchP5HWUTC8h7DR6O7K1NLR9L-fubXY0rb7gZwxolBPoccFwryF84ht8M/s4080/20230928_104602.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4080" data-original-width="3060" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxkVdpd2EmXoBiSgc-gj_X6ob5DAICNoj8HUVsqGih-WSVsZ-vpkimqkh1lXw0yxYf42_rEeGyG4OGlHyL0zpP6G7GGdxWtBl5AeLFiTEgeo4e-HtNC9z7Tm05Bb3MqeEkttGchP5HWUTC8h7DR6O7K1NLR9L-fubXY0rb7gZwxolBPoccFwryF84ht8M/s320/20230928_104602.jpg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Power for the ensuite Tastic power switches, and the light to serve the kitchenette</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjazvHC-FuUdMtJ2azyRNi3WsTZM2i5RPM6xj8eiGiuyLEk9srLgbUaoCakWcSFr3aPqMc-7CGWHwp_fquuRVA9dN4G9VnD11UHTsT8rSN0hqsW_le8kD7M7eaPL_p88Th12_YTMJogixkXzpIPQeagPPO7alafKkITCRv1ZsqvflE1N_Mhm2X4AHasyA/s4080/20230928_104659.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4080" data-original-width="3060" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjazvHC-FuUdMtJ2azyRNi3WsTZM2i5RPM6xj8eiGiuyLEk9srLgbUaoCakWcSFr3aPqMc-7CGWHwp_fquuRVA9dN4G9VnD11UHTsT8rSN0hqsW_le8kD7M7eaPL_p88Th12_YTMJogixkXzpIPQeagPPO7alafKkITCRv1ZsqvflE1N_Mhm2X4AHasyA/s320/20230928_104659.jpg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Power points installed in the yellow tongue - separate power circuits - the 2400Watt hotwater on the left, the fridge on the right</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCF2zUAal_Cj5ml1MF1O9r6EqlZOBUOuO5cZK4exelblF7f_YDQuy4uD5LGR-QLi2Tvdlij9LxmzHFMMrN1fLs53Zsl1BwOgldM3YXp1W3y8OLaa2j8rTaqUU2ZBnlSQ8r0LdZPQgacvBWcLL93s7hveSTCwOToQyxzUsd771nZEebJetI2bxXIUHbSJE/s4080/20230928_105033.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3060" data-original-width="4080" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCF2zUAal_Cj5ml1MF1O9r6EqlZOBUOuO5cZK4exelblF7f_YDQuy4uD5LGR-QLi2Tvdlij9LxmzHFMMrN1fLs53Zsl1BwOgldM3YXp1W3y8OLaa2j8rTaqUU2ZBnlSQ8r0LdZPQgacvBWcLL93s7hveSTCwOToQyxzUsd771nZEebJetI2bxXIUHbSJE/w400-h300/20230928_105033.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Loops of wire at the approximate location for the room lighting. Each light will be dual florescent sized LED tubes. These should provide enough room lighting, but not layout lighting which will come later. </td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXftcC3eJxSTlzNjAw6bCDFHXYIKBwaR1xA-7ob85qqgIFG4t2YvEYDD-XBDAxtByl1b8c6BkYVwkw8t7QKXVPGYS44Qv5yRkzsZjopKN8AhFMTtdc3IRLzzSIwjROVz6UfwiBcjeNBw0JoD4_C4wMD8_5a9J8Elmp9Er5k0SsnV0shxJSr5Sq_4KUZWk/s4080/20231014_153842.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3060" data-original-width="4080" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXftcC3eJxSTlzNjAw6bCDFHXYIKBwaR1xA-7ob85qqgIFG4t2YvEYDD-XBDAxtByl1b8c6BkYVwkw8t7QKXVPGYS44Qv5yRkzsZjopKN8AhFMTtdc3IRLzzSIwjROVz6UfwiBcjeNBw0JoD4_C4wMD8_5a9J8Elmp9Er5k0SsnV0shxJSr5Sq_4KUZWk/w400-h300/20231014_153842.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Additional wooden battens installed between the roof trusses, for the ceiling gyprock sheets. These battens have done a lot visually. </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>I have just ordered more insulation, another 13 sheets of yellow tongue, and the cabinets needed for the kitchenette. And the costs are rising. The spreadsheet I am maintaining is currently up just over $17,000, and there are a lot more costs to come - the ceiling, the floor, the painting, the septic system, the airconditioning, the completion of the plumbing, the wiring, plus the labour. </div><div><br /></div><div>The application for the Septic has gone through to Junee council - had an inspection last week, and the inspector had interest in HO trains, what the room was going to be used for, and was keen in seeing my Wagga station. Junee is certainly a railway town. Hopefully the application will be approved.</div><div><br /></div><div><u>Conclusion</u></div><div><br /></div><div>So, steady progress on 2 fronts. I am not sure if the train room build is of interest to my readers, but as it is integral to the future layout construction, I am including the process. Anyway, it is my blog, and maybe knowledge may help people decide on how extensive your train room has to be. As I have earlier hinted, a 3 car garage conversion would have been a lot easier without the complications and expense of an ensuite, and kitchenette. </div><div><br /></div><div>Until next time</div><div><br /></div>Rob Nesbitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17057159654871941767noreply@blogger.com4Wagga Wagga NSW 2650, Australia-35.1025977 147.3655103-63.412831536178842 112.20926030000001 -6.7923638638211514 -177.47823970000002tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3996073030941560983.post-30363439543906972142023-09-17T00:42:00.006-07:002023-09-17T04:04:10.512-07:00Wagga Wagga Station Master Residence - in Styrene<p><b><u> Wagga Wagga Station Master Residence - construction starts</u></b></p><p><br /></p><p>Over the last month, I have not been able to devote more than a few hours to making my model, so things are progressing, slower than I would have hoped. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizPhMk50xi3R5--kso9fx7ZN_HOzYsuqRq-aCM91pIvZqO8OYJSO1plT2R0ghpBqB6XnD3EZdscy8hc9PkJFm0sPWS8M2MxfsV_FparlROK_5EGyfbG3KZDbE4ZZIm2oVYSYSeybNkG1e3vm_DLAe_pUxeHJkmqQZLdWrPKY5oIpvPpLYPGGf23zffajY/s1963/Scan_20230725%20(4).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1422" data-original-width="1963" height="290" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizPhMk50xi3R5--kso9fx7ZN_HOzYsuqRq-aCM91pIvZqO8OYJSO1plT2R0ghpBqB6XnD3EZdscy8hc9PkJFm0sPWS8M2MxfsV_FparlROK_5EGyfbG3KZDbE4ZZIm2oVYSYSeybNkG1e3vm_DLAe_pUxeHJkmqQZLdWrPKY5oIpvPpLYPGGf23zffajY/w400-h290/Scan_20230725%20(4).jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Way back in 2009, I cut out a real-estate advert from the Wagga Daily Advertiser. Yes, I had been thinking about building this structure for a while. A suggestion from a mate was to see if there was any real-estate pictures on the internet that I could use. A great suggestion, unfortunately, the only picture that came up was the one in the newspaper cutting</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p><br /></p><p><i style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #660000;">This post follows an earlier post, showing a plan, and photos</span></i></p><p><i style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #660000;">https://buildingwagga.blogspot.com/2023/07/wagga-wagga-station-master-residence.html</span></i></p><p><u>The build in Styrene</u></p><p>The SM residence build is quite similar to my earlier models, so I will only be posting a few photos of the process. </p><p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_ZVS6b5jOeBUWV8EF8TusRRf-8qngtzHk3pb4jEYCBsAVyDaISXoxjinc7ymndkJXiVQBqL_tKzcd_F4QxeExqRf7cldThbXASH_n3SyCLYCDL13MZh3lEUoQtVvj5NqCZJy7sMHOxQcnYxTKTl5YWT66wKeROWxBmAFl_hVLAliUqK457UWlj-1LXyU/s3645/20230822_161731.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3645" data-original-width="2806" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_ZVS6b5jOeBUWV8EF8TusRRf-8qngtzHk3pb4jEYCBsAVyDaISXoxjinc7ymndkJXiVQBqL_tKzcd_F4QxeExqRf7cldThbXASH_n3SyCLYCDL13MZh3lEUoQtVvj5NqCZJy7sMHOxQcnYxTKTl5YWT66wKeROWxBmAFl_hVLAliUqK457UWlj-1LXyU/w308-h400/20230822_161731.jpg" width="308" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">6 walls for the L shaped building, and a base. I had cut holes in the base to allow for later fitting of windows</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEFV9NPDHNMODA-jqwX2tMphKWCMbjDOmxfWuIVQs7IHj_1VAgy8XmSnlp5XkGjpAGewPYhhIoSFVai1zOxH40rSdzLJCwI9lLEQcp1SzguyrptRCsCCkRbl_L_D8YmsC73ZcPqRM6BaHqMq5Uun-A9XFUppmhUiINcJMXIj2hOJTapnG8E4Lq5EjOU4o/s4080/20230822_161748.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4080" data-original-width="3060" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEFV9NPDHNMODA-jqwX2tMphKWCMbjDOmxfWuIVQs7IHj_1VAgy8XmSnlp5XkGjpAGewPYhhIoSFVai1zOxH40rSdzLJCwI9lLEQcp1SzguyrptRCsCCkRbl_L_D8YmsC73ZcPqRM6BaHqMq5Uun-A9XFUppmhUiINcJMXIj2hOJTapnG8E4Lq5EjOU4o/w300-h400/20230822_161748.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Front entrance wall. Adding all the decrorative flair is easier when the wall is flat. There are 57 pieces of styrene in this picture</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuCFnviwWVIVuvkeKaS8kwUbPa0k1TmFtT6U7-rGZfk-20X61WfhXemxxnq0Zy_MvrqKolMKeez-D_EOI_n0ecbdY1qJsLXTdCu_Acv1BYWmCKNjYR_NjMTAHKne4KICo68wxYG3L8RqWZwRPpXfx_ImL_qFuN0N_wIPcSLH8UCMU1dM0w-VoVWx3hQuw/s2616/20230825_141744.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2040" data-original-width="2616" height="313" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuCFnviwWVIVuvkeKaS8kwUbPa0k1TmFtT6U7-rGZfk-20X61WfhXemxxnq0Zy_MvrqKolMKeez-D_EOI_n0ecbdY1qJsLXTdCu_Acv1BYWmCKNjYR_NjMTAHKne4KICo68wxYG3L8RqWZwRPpXfx_ImL_qFuN0N_wIPcSLH8UCMU1dM0w-VoVWx3hQuw/w400-h313/20230825_141744.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLShFu2hTFXiX_KsheegXir6pTu3luv51-7dBajxVYCcFidEa5KQ74X8wMg5LaHUOCW1UVwT2HJW0yNdk6yQ2Hxgtef0N65d6OJLZNphcRgcfn-lXVxMER3MclTWhLV6epI-DYdmmLCMAnjAXgbjyAJIuucsAT4U0DOA5E9ri84KT03oH3k-Yfrvevd88/s3292/20230825_141802.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2261" data-original-width="3292" height="275" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLShFu2hTFXiX_KsheegXir6pTu3luv51-7dBajxVYCcFidEa5KQ74X8wMg5LaHUOCW1UVwT2HJW0yNdk6yQ2Hxgtef0N65d6OJLZNphcRgcfn-lXVxMER3MclTWhLV6epI-DYdmmLCMAnjAXgbjyAJIuucsAT4U0DOA5E9ri84KT03oH3k-Yfrvevd88/w400-h275/20230825_141802.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_ZSGDNFDZfZiJu0kUwjc2iFV3e-1mKb1VrSxQB-h_WE30kbie1AzoOLTp-lNHmZELry-0fnjiyl21Ksb4vEP5jC6MJ2nWfusb-x-e3vc6rMuClx9UAyvqNPoI11f9FTmAPrYQJGflJtIUlkRq3o_WxoUpDnMtFVPk5HgOdQyXXJ38xiAlN_ktw4q3YO8/s2796/20230913_091322.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2400" data-original-width="2796" height="344" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_ZSGDNFDZfZiJu0kUwjc2iFV3e-1mKb1VrSxQB-h_WE30kbie1AzoOLTp-lNHmZELry-0fnjiyl21Ksb4vEP5jC6MJ2nWfusb-x-e3vc6rMuClx9UAyvqNPoI11f9FTmAPrYQJGflJtIUlkRq3o_WxoUpDnMtFVPk5HgOdQyXXJ38xiAlN_ktw4q3YO8/w400-h344/20230913_091322.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Walls assembled, and glued to the base. I had also fitted (not very well) a 1st floor, to help maintain some internal integrity, and some strength. The chimneys are also added. This is the first building I have made for Wagga that had the chimney structure permanently attached. </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi45BiCDSx9-7i6g0vcVTLdEFMk4C2jbyuAj_47PY9hjsmx1cEiThJ9-dGUb8wqDOOFAeprE45ZJt9r4TUPKvZxbi0QK8fT7HphGlGei-XXYrTLyeTRLywpk-a6EUUXioK7sgstvLsQvk2E4CT3w-uwi1F5HzYmEaqzr83nscLQpYDMfX5ZETxldTEqjX8/s2160/20230913_091354.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1998" data-original-width="2160" height="370" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi45BiCDSx9-7i6g0vcVTLdEFMk4C2jbyuAj_47PY9hjsmx1cEiThJ9-dGUb8wqDOOFAeprE45ZJt9r4TUPKvZxbi0QK8fT7HphGlGei-XXYrTLyeTRLywpk-a6EUUXioK7sgstvLsQvk2E4CT3w-uwi1F5HzYmEaqzr83nscLQpYDMfX5ZETxldTEqjX8/w400-h370/20230913_091354.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The 3 chimneys, made to insert into the main building. Having these seperate allows the height to be accurate to the plans, and can be removed during later construction. The awkward thing, was the tolerance. Too tight, they don't telescope, too loose they flop around.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_VXcjuNz9oio41-mIkYNMkXvpMNdsfFCxdyOO9-9JP7tIl31vJLfc_GO7VC1gXt8VCA5pVxldjCZGB7qr1OPbV1bSBhhXEHfQdqhFQwQddu034NlPHwewz9UefRHrASebuyPxYF02AAVvIXVCDTWKdVQVjorHJa_HXnUSqbkirmGeGdhY6_l7dm8sZyw/s3510/20230913_091453.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2532" data-original-width="3510" height="289" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_VXcjuNz9oio41-mIkYNMkXvpMNdsfFCxdyOO9-9JP7tIl31vJLfc_GO7VC1gXt8VCA5pVxldjCZGB7qr1OPbV1bSBhhXEHfQdqhFQwQddu034NlPHwewz9UefRHrASebuyPxYF02AAVvIXVCDTWKdVQVjorHJa_HXnUSqbkirmGeGdhY6_l7dm8sZyw/w400-h289/20230913_091453.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Chimneys added</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBNeyioCkz1fK2rW_K9hspQ8mBXVM-uNm9h3mvSdS2EQ0BYeLLuRVVZ-rExmxq6mJYKbaJWPe9oDK8XKSStkJa5lc7Yb7jxZKASAzf1hzjAuChjpiBjRwcTyl46yovxCiVKi7N4TRfGMIG7RImWA2PzL08tQlQvyNBAF3wAZcC1iumwuG4GTsIoRTfoFQ/s1776/20230913_091613.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1776" data-original-width="1652" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBNeyioCkz1fK2rW_K9hspQ8mBXVM-uNm9h3mvSdS2EQ0BYeLLuRVVZ-rExmxq6mJYKbaJWPe9oDK8XKSStkJa5lc7Yb7jxZKASAzf1hzjAuChjpiBjRwcTyl46yovxCiVKi7N4TRfGMIG7RImWA2PzL08tQlQvyNBAF3wAZcC1iumwuG4GTsIoRTfoFQ/w373-h400/20230913_091613.jpg" width="373" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The rear annex was made as a sub assembly. I can't say that this idea worked out</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbop4W73jeK90dexA8yGRrCa3nQy-OcHQ2lflRQ7dwJAr9UMnaJse-g0zzNvAF0SHWXY_BSnhr__Tw24Zrq6MvXhewotCiJRl8fMWNRpC2AJO-pMS34_yQDnIjhTXqZoeY4ogYRL3FN8sRfeavABHgUUYtTrAlf-iz8dMpaRBNk_3SEFA4T_i6B2aJBqQ/s3048/20230913_091823.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1854" data-original-width="3048" height="244" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbop4W73jeK90dexA8yGRrCa3nQy-OcHQ2lflRQ7dwJAr9UMnaJse-g0zzNvAF0SHWXY_BSnhr__Tw24Zrq6MvXhewotCiJRl8fMWNRpC2AJO-pMS34_yQDnIjhTXqZoeY4ogYRL3FN8sRfeavABHgUUYtTrAlf-iz8dMpaRBNk_3SEFA4T_i6B2aJBqQ/w400-h244/20230913_091823.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The unfinished annex added to the main building to check for clearances, and size. The off-colour styrene was a sheet of older offcuts I had - and it turned out to have slightly different properties from my other styrene used - most noticable, softer<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin2-ijFnWD_BBkyfNt5eoDb_dne4qXUYl4CJc2zAJ-fbjJZakdKTjZZb-pvkJHkPqTDBf_vqCh7ddV14L4t1zszt8VUYS1Y53JELrRF-IroJIqoGjYzlv7TB9L-bM21MYcLFl_MNkukJB6LS3ifUp8NZOoNN91lWw5JQo9YNd3WEURJ3nVWiTTofjaJ_s/s2892/20230917_153908.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="2892" height="279" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin2-ijFnWD_BBkyfNt5eoDb_dne4qXUYl4CJc2zAJ-fbjJZakdKTjZZb-pvkJHkPqTDBf_vqCh7ddV14L4t1zszt8VUYS1Y53JELrRF-IroJIqoGjYzlv7TB9L-bM21MYcLFl_MNkukJB6LS3ifUp8NZOoNN91lWw5JQo9YNd3WEURJ3nVWiTTofjaJ_s/w400-h279/20230917_153908.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Annex build is not quite the same as the detail photo *(see later), but I am going to not worry too much, as when I cover it with an awning, chances are it will be invisible to all viewers. </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZpfcQ9vIqf6dX1WdBWRObftV2do8Rtx11HuI2DX9NzY0urpKnNrd_I7gHUcFl404VjeTJFexh-_hY8uYS1K3jy2qoZhHpYvW5-ixmSpA-X7yDAy1zG5Jo-Ct23tFUBwufGHNB43OmRmNZq---aVPsn4l2ou_e724ZFkhn2IVjFrEytQAgqeQUwez2DUc/s2423/20230917_153928.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1577" data-original-width="2423" height="260" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZpfcQ9vIqf6dX1WdBWRObftV2do8Rtx11HuI2DX9NzY0urpKnNrd_I7gHUcFl404VjeTJFexh-_hY8uYS1K3jy2qoZhHpYvW5-ixmSpA-X7yDAy1zG5Jo-Ct23tFUBwufGHNB43OmRmNZq---aVPsn4l2ou_e724ZFkhn2IVjFrEytQAgqeQUwez2DUc/w400-h260/20230917_153928.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd-c3ZEXGomltLE--4efUKW3KUbLjv1cO3U1aRfzL8DrJkI6WTLJm1Wu1oZyn4BlqMr6Lbo6QY2loRxdU666jEya59j0ZPbSJbxFT_TzYppZ-em0S1DvJxXoR0izb9F10hXeS6wKncnU4L7SWpH0HRgXgHZKOe0p2PX_t0EvkhQvIgVT1JRTNNLDbmUec/s1997/20230917_154037.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1997" data-original-width="1627" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd-c3ZEXGomltLE--4efUKW3KUbLjv1cO3U1aRfzL8DrJkI6WTLJm1Wu1oZyn4BlqMr6Lbo6QY2loRxdU666jEya59j0ZPbSJbxFT_TzYppZ-em0S1DvJxXoR0izb9F10hXeS6wKncnU4L7SWpH0HRgXgHZKOe0p2PX_t0EvkhQvIgVT1JRTNNLDbmUec/w326-h400/20230917_154037.jpg" width="326" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV9c7cH00conLjONbi9cDC2Q4PCN7xEKLtA5iLWGVdGDibVzlZ-R6HKwloAOyIBatjKjzQQP_fCWFADWvG4y5bU-CpkqJ6_9pI-1qJitbwXuyNFWsxLqcHlwokQe0S6y_7m7lCXdY8-GX3cC3qpfic7n1UMh5KCQpsOreSopfd8gtw2OK02jmgKqpcXbI/s3288/Detail-1.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1290" data-original-width="3288" height="158" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV9c7cH00conLjONbi9cDC2Q4PCN7xEKLtA5iLWGVdGDibVzlZ-R6HKwloAOyIBatjKjzQQP_fCWFADWvG4y5bU-CpkqJ6_9pI-1qJitbwXuyNFWsxLqcHlwokQe0S6y_7m7lCXdY8-GX3cC3qpfic7n1UMh5KCQpsOreSopfd8gtw2OK02jmgKqpcXbI/w400-h158/Detail-1.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Some details from the Annex. Note corrugated wall, guttering and reduced door size.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5h4DcCCApSXUsuCKD5i7MTiMaVnzK4UZegUJE0QgSXs-a2icPEC_qsyrAvhkNActypw3SoYa3NeYlKIxcWCqrxLr0cFsadVV52YAw8rJBE-TfvD9Wjq8hbVFTfJwk5Y7lKyc61CG676rOlWR47MxG1hZSOiAWN8GZGqxyaMkcMuHOnSoxZq-Fv008YWM/s2220/Detail-2.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1326" data-original-width="2220" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5h4DcCCApSXUsuCKD5i7MTiMaVnzK4UZegUJE0QgSXs-a2icPEC_qsyrAvhkNActypw3SoYa3NeYlKIxcWCqrxLr0cFsadVV52YAw8rJBE-TfvD9Wjq8hbVFTfJwk5Y7lKyc61CG676rOlWR47MxG1hZSOiAWN8GZGqxyaMkcMuHOnSoxZq-Fv008YWM/w400-h239/Detail-2.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Another annex detail. Note the wooden trim over the door/window. And yes, the brickwork is not rendered.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>Next steps will be the 2 story extension, and roof.</div><div><br /></div><div><u>More trains</u></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqZWkEH9eZEGztq81c6WbBnaeW8OHhtlOZBZSt-O15pmaEvAhYqnnrp5hW6JBrBX9Flm3rZ5rjpqanwHj47dJ2wDa_Tr87UlS2u4mntPHb_Q8jnDV7iVOQKZ-HKnQVkE97NsErT0cHTwIwdzrRMPfA7jI0SYjbCNfa765YgC0a5zwXZqIb6w011vk4dj4/s3582/20230913_130828.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1728" data-original-width="3582" height="193" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqZWkEH9eZEGztq81c6WbBnaeW8OHhtlOZBZSt-O15pmaEvAhYqnnrp5hW6JBrBX9Flm3rZ5rjpqanwHj47dJ2wDa_Tr87UlS2u4mntPHb_Q8jnDV7iVOQKZ-HKnQVkE97NsErT0cHTwIwdzrRMPfA7jI0SYjbCNfa765YgC0a5zwXZqIb6w011vk4dj4/w400-h193/20230913_130828.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">2 of the engines now used on the VISY container shuffle from Bomen in Junee Yard last Wednesday. 4497, and ex Danish Railways MZ1433. The MZ is not liked by the QUBE driver I know - lots of the labelling internally is still in Danish. A few manufacturers have made the Danish model, notably Roco, and as one of the few modern scene locos not to have been produced by the local makers, a kit bash challenge to australianise the european model</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiaWnOO1wIksLlECyhnHvGLU5UPA9DfHgSYCqdK7_vkGq4gjk-Ddkm61347pOP4J8JPQ7cdwYSAs2ylFfaqavhYmv1bKbmTgLJ2vkZaPWKYAb8W3eBWe3YIjAMvOmCRsvTHcbiCr0ITLompQy4KSFjutH5HK7qtVmDuiyEzkV-GY5PrDopQttygAEtSps/s4080/20230913_133805.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3060" data-original-width="4080" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiaWnOO1wIksLlECyhnHvGLU5UPA9DfHgSYCqdK7_vkGq4gjk-Ddkm61347pOP4J8JPQ7cdwYSAs2ylFfaqavhYmv1bKbmTgLJ2vkZaPWKYAb8W3eBWe3YIjAMvOmCRsvTHcbiCr0ITLompQy4KSFjutH5HK7qtVmDuiyEzkV-GY5PrDopQttygAEtSps/w400-h300/20230913_133805.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">CLP09 (Auscision Models livery) resting in Junee Roundhouse</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWOy-RytR0Cr-xX8WyRH797Rfov_q7EW-fN7p89GdNteYLzZjVQrcxDiAcdpsRGKlaumPfnE_onimW1ZfUF1heOcjC6YsKC3s_GSPI1ENEOKgvmvyvZbhX1yb4lC2DOUwwQp0Sr6bDkGX7Dr7cFp0D5I-31GB0PLQ0PQytNlNBiFQG1BVgbVUSHmndZrE/s4074/20230913_133831.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2598" data-original-width="4074" height="255" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWOy-RytR0Cr-xX8WyRH797Rfov_q7EW-fN7p89GdNteYLzZjVQrcxDiAcdpsRGKlaumPfnE_onimW1ZfUF1heOcjC6YsKC3s_GSPI1ENEOKgvmvyvZbhX1yb4lC2DOUwwQp0Sr6bDkGX7Dr7cFp0D5I-31GB0PLQ0PQytNlNBiFQG1BVgbVUSHmndZrE/w400-h255/20230913_133831.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Junee workshop shunter. Suspect this loco was once in the Newcastle steelworks fleet</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHaYUQAy0wuORnXP77hhNLpiGjeyZedqdMlEc98aVQPWXn2XXqcjbJ2hZhdLcmsLe38YeEXRkc-XccFBif5TN8x5H64LDa5cDPqRGdBHxOrKLpIG-Bn8jzgoIGlLhDaOXWh8zuF3fRmKNSbUIaRjJfbob0euUX4MmndKd7tEjcUAX4ZJ30t6htZmwwcpI/s4080/20230913_133846.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3060" data-original-width="4080" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHaYUQAy0wuORnXP77hhNLpiGjeyZedqdMlEc98aVQPWXn2XXqcjbJ2hZhdLcmsLe38YeEXRkc-XccFBif5TN8x5H64LDa5cDPqRGdBHxOrKLpIG-Bn8jzgoIGlLhDaOXWh8zuF3fRmKNSbUIaRjJfbob0euUX4MmndKd7tEjcUAX4ZJ30t6htZmwwcpI/w400-h300/20230913_133846.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">It has been over 3 years since part of the roundhouse roof had been ripped off in a nasty storm. It is good to say that the repairs have finally been completed</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><u>Cootamundra Swap Meet</u><div><br /></div><div>Curiousity secured me with some wall trinkets on September 3rd from the one retailer. In addition, I managed to get 6 HO scale Road Ragers (1960-70s Australian cars) for $90</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJvrniYONYU6OY0k7BTWrbzU1ZcszFZhvsNCOtrYG04TO1vIBN4Asbo4DlxKsC81dAjjmUmoPc6ZW0uDKe-983Ed9U-ucRp7jKetGuUs56lvxesE93dC_EVhjthICnpryvE1n-8xv40btDP_jXwxHu2niuTmEFqDKEdCG9lcsMMLJinb6fFLisgQNoQxo/s2850/20230903_135611.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2700" data-original-width="2850" height="379" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJvrniYONYU6OY0k7BTWrbzU1ZcszFZhvsNCOtrYG04TO1vIBN4Asbo4DlxKsC81dAjjmUmoPc6ZW0uDKe-983Ed9U-ucRp7jKetGuUs56lvxesE93dC_EVhjthICnpryvE1n-8xv40btDP_jXwxHu2niuTmEFqDKEdCG9lcsMMLJinb6fFLisgQNoQxo/w400-h379/20230903_135611.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNeUtZCuk2mz2IXSwitDRt9pyRPvO5kMhFrrF_bMIhiKeETnM-LN1-KkwakrudHxGC-yc3gEjyNabJPRrO6FRxPNSjd-8UGOTRx-NGZ1c57DH32t3oez0Gci9fwfohyCKV-Ry1fma4Uxp4uUvSP-HvO4LK5uMVOdi3DptZaEPaYEM4YFgrTWSDlcFEo54/s2682/20230903_135649.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2562" data-original-width="2682" height="383" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNeUtZCuk2mz2IXSwitDRt9pyRPvO5kMhFrrF_bMIhiKeETnM-LN1-KkwakrudHxGC-yc3gEjyNabJPRrO6FRxPNSjd-8UGOTRx-NGZ1c57DH32t3oez0Gci9fwfohyCKV-Ry1fma4Uxp4uUvSP-HvO4LK5uMVOdi3DptZaEPaYEM4YFgrTWSDlcFEo54/w400-h383/20230903_135649.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">These will be ideal to attach to the brickwork outside my train room. The steam loco sign looks unused. Yes, $30 was what I paid for the sign - a bargain? </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div><u>Steam trains</u></div><div><br /></div><div>Pete Neve had a steam up on Sept 14th for some guests from Canberra, and my presence was requested<br /><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSs6MsI6SNmeAozT7bekmnWDoyFh3r076SLGqXgMNv1jDwN9qa0x06MViFDqHK981gF7Cti1nr0tNmXqu-uDliIDyWTQrh6uMJFRz-Zq4MfTzbqj2AieVkwf1A1XpgATWWu3qcBM1jmk02K_0kjVX9UB5V57v3KKCbEurDmp5Gs94MhoTD80y9q69q1NQ/s3624/20230914_134938.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3624" data-original-width="2682" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSs6MsI6SNmeAozT7bekmnWDoyFh3r076SLGqXgMNv1jDwN9qa0x06MViFDqHK981gF7Cti1nr0tNmXqu-uDliIDyWTQrh6uMJFRz-Zq4MfTzbqj2AieVkwf1A1XpgATWWu3qcBM1jmk02K_0kjVX9UB5V57v3KKCbEurDmp5Gs94MhoTD80y9q69q1NQ/w474-h640/20230914_134938.jpg" width="474" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Torpedo" being prepared at Petes engineshed behind his home. Torpedo is a Hunslet locomotive, ex canefields</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJIgK-P5iAP59KoA4BLE8HgBBrx9rT6mtVMTOQzs26B3ynPf-qp-rr20fjFptIP-HyMNKs0YSP3iQee-7Et0oOBTPMeEXkUqoWfcO-iOXbml2ehzhn-XHYspD4WivRzxJx2Ciu4BjVBeR8d1IWKuUNgHcuULUdQo7OY_Bb7IKtf_qneFNZtg87rtl1d0c/s3120/20230914_141442.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3120" data-original-width="2664" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJIgK-P5iAP59KoA4BLE8HgBBrx9rT6mtVMTOQzs26B3ynPf-qp-rr20fjFptIP-HyMNKs0YSP3iQee-7Et0oOBTPMeEXkUqoWfcO-iOXbml2ehzhn-XHYspD4WivRzxJx2Ciu4BjVBeR8d1IWKuUNgHcuULUdQo7OY_Bb7IKtf_qneFNZtg87rtl1d0c/w546-h640/20230914_141442.jpg" width="546" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>And I will try something new. A video.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxW2NkStY4JqRLyM_gIZCrJtAgc8ycnrs-8XFUiYunsyK4Szei8Zv6NHIcmn1Ac39T1PLlk16ZCMpSQcAAh8g' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Pete has a website. Google "Petes Hobby Railway"</div><div><br /></div><div>That it for now. Need to get back to mowing, gutter clearing, building a train room.....and perhaps more of the SM residence.</div><div><br /></div><div>Until next time.<br /><div><br /></div></div>Rob Nesbitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17057159654871941767noreply@blogger.com3Wagga Wagga NSW 2650, Australia-35.1025977 147.3655103-63.412831536178842 112.20926030000001 -6.7923638638211514 -177.47823970000002tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3996073030941560983.post-80118389687912716712023-08-29T16:11:00.002-07:002023-08-29T16:11:19.974-07:00Finding a train room (3), and have a beer<p><b><u> Slow progress is better than no progress</u></b></p><p><br /></p><p>Since my previous post, I am pleased to say that we have had some continued work on the conversion of the back half of my garage into a Train room.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB8-P1B0j2yD7JCs8aMBA4T4cQmW9qRN0gkruAD6NW-Ryg8_d8-BKJOIANND-30Q3IofNj5s58K6RKQw8vIt5OgkMM0FRtv7tyKyh3PDRTZjSYxYkydcAfKlFs0UFwbOG1BhxcYhtGD8428i9-pVnBF9Y-0uMWW53XVvI75LfdNGkBRQJRNXvxnrl5wyw/s2362/1974.793.01%20%20%20Ladysmith,%20stockyard%20and%20silos.%20%20Mon%201974-11-04%20Pete%20Neve.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2341" data-original-width="2362" height="496" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB8-P1B0j2yD7JCs8aMBA4T4cQmW9qRN0gkruAD6NW-Ryg8_d8-BKJOIANND-30Q3IofNj5s58K6RKQw8vIt5OgkMM0FRtv7tyKyh3PDRTZjSYxYkydcAfKlFs0UFwbOG1BhxcYhtGD8428i9-pVnBF9Y-0uMWW53XVvI75LfdNGkBRQJRNXvxnrl5wyw/w500-h496/1974.793.01%20%20%20Ladysmith,%20stockyard%20and%20silos.%20%20Mon%201974-11-04%20Pete%20Neve.jpg" width="500" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A recent acquisition to my achive of useful pictures was this one of Ladysmith, showing the silo complex in the background, with the stock yards. Thanks Pete N for the image. These two "industries" shared the same loop siding. Fitting in the stockyards into my trackplan would be nice, and it will depend on how much space I can acquire in the setup of the kitchenette of the train room.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p><i><span style="color: #990000;">My earlier post on the train room</span></i></p><p><i><span style="color: #990000;">https://buildingwagga.blogspot.com/2023/06/finding-train-room-2.html</span></i></p><p><u><br /></u></p><p><u>Framing continues</u></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5IZf43cedNw0o10rbfAI_S4x1c2MRrvycjwHyNVuMBcnE6U7MEjuZvr1HauEN5iLjwU9kO9dFrTTng-1DwpXMIU3iwyqC2A7Csh35wyg0QgS1DrSNRuJNMN14DRD2nfTHAJaQjvTBxa_WUJSiZwEvdTzlorjR67D5otTcYHLACqf55A22BhJgfZoUmvc/s4080/20230722_131453.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3060" data-original-width="4080" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5IZf43cedNw0o10rbfAI_S4x1c2MRrvycjwHyNVuMBcnE6U7MEjuZvr1HauEN5iLjwU9kO9dFrTTng-1DwpXMIU3iwyqC2A7Csh35wyg0QgS1DrSNRuJNMN14DRD2nfTHAJaQjvTBxa_WUJSiZwEvdTzlorjR67D5otTcYHLACqf55A22BhJgfZoUmvc/w400-h300/20230722_131453.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The framing as seen in the previous post had been sheeted with Yellow tongue board. The bottom panel is screwed, rather than glued in case of unexpected water damage.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvA_9S4_88YuwFQYfvArwg38biygPytJaZa7ArYF7CLP8oeg1ouOPyDxlpVmBmOnlxmbC7zZwIYRocCpnn4FQDltSC7usuxuTS4MaOJbL9EHvt3rEjN8tB7HLnSJ-Ri4eMA3TUA08lD8IyQgQ-aKXQM3DsI5ZsZXvD3I6DnNGnpqZiT7C2bKkuh9LvARY/s4080/20230722_131458.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3060" data-original-width="4080" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvA_9S4_88YuwFQYfvArwg38biygPytJaZa7ArYF7CLP8oeg1ouOPyDxlpVmBmOnlxmbC7zZwIYRocCpnn4FQDltSC7usuxuTS4MaOJbL9EHvt3rEjN8tB7HLnSJ-Ri4eMA3TUA08lD8IyQgQ-aKXQM3DsI5ZsZXvD3I6DnNGnpqZiT7C2bKkuh9LvARY/w400-h300/20230722_131458.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The doorway into the rest of the garage</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi69mL2dM8k-WRzPV_o06ixl8EFDdvvXcY5X-9Vt0bxKN3x8jY6NyoHB_xL0y96wwH6OSRqJiXldeqZfbFyGJMMLoaAMLu72d39SuK_l-yYvJeOUSZ-FVYRIn4AMtyYoNRZq6NusMQRD7T2-IqegqA7wJqZa3b5aQc1Subu397wTkeF0M0H9KlaaBi4dz4/s4080/20230725_104127.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4080" data-original-width="3060" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi69mL2dM8k-WRzPV_o06ixl8EFDdvvXcY5X-9Vt0bxKN3x8jY6NyoHB_xL0y96wwH6OSRqJiXldeqZfbFyGJMMLoaAMLu72d39SuK_l-yYvJeOUSZ-FVYRIn4AMtyYoNRZq6NusMQRD7T2-IqegqA7wJqZa3b5aQc1Subu397wTkeF0M0H9KlaaBi4dz4/w300-h400/20230725_104127.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Framing and sarking for the northern wall. The brick pillar requires the framing to be done in panels, built to fit</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC0uX6iBO5nd9Rs7nSXp2GDxiOQk2qgV6RR81EO6i3akQQn86sGG-U3-ViWa8cRG2AgO92Mna-ggYKSAijzeF-kElee69-6RR2l_Cog0wFyD6zaUIeP3HxkqyTGP7tA4x9HjUe7sP-92CDRNt55XSKgj7HpD8zS0eDF2EcD-m11wo6-pvmgkZEfwiiItQ/s4080/20230730_141357.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3060" data-original-width="4080" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC0uX6iBO5nd9Rs7nSXp2GDxiOQk2qgV6RR81EO6i3akQQn86sGG-U3-ViWa8cRG2AgO92Mna-ggYKSAijzeF-kElee69-6RR2l_Cog0wFyD6zaUIeP3HxkqyTGP7tA4x9HjUe7sP-92CDRNt55XSKgj7HpD8zS0eDF2EcD-m11wo6-pvmgkZEfwiiItQ/w400-h300/20230730_141357.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Brett's saw bench, and the temporary lighting. The lighting batten was one I saved from the main house refurbishment 9 years ago, and attached to the yellow tongue boards with screws. The yellow tongue is suitable for this sort of ad-hoc attachments, and will be able to support the upper shelf of the layout with little other support</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL4FQ979CNbeYnNyfsCZsUhjpgRTy64uggkIfBIdssbCb_5FKki8uX7phIiEGTwfhS8BDsPDELFW1m-gEwFcphWDR6EbbdTuyfAMxKo9f3AijoUYwpORTvuE6uTtFjehgZMIW7aPLXxFm-83sfL8Bdie1k-USCOfdvuw4o39FLeywRXS6nrqkQlKPCEik/s4080/20230730_141648.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4080" data-original-width="3060" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL4FQ979CNbeYnNyfsCZsUhjpgRTy64uggkIfBIdssbCb_5FKki8uX7phIiEGTwfhS8BDsPDELFW1m-gEwFcphWDR6EbbdTuyfAMxKo9f3AijoUYwpORTvuE6uTtFjehgZMIW7aPLXxFm-83sfL8Bdie1k-USCOfdvuw4o39FLeywRXS6nrqkQlKPCEik/w300-h400/20230730_141648.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Continuing along the North wall to the corner, framing for the window</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP54hFVf5isZd3n0sAG7tSXRiJ7N-5EgwlCeKmfk-6_YOVwBn3PE0vckIEjiGenJRVvEy-adWJ1VO3Opy6vzHnkQJaIgS-JQQibKnM7ReK0sVfMCZtbiJP9r1FhhVX2tVHK_g_FRWvE06cGHP3NvxkEpo3tH6dD5DIvgln9Ro6iwJKj7IQ_QnTlxRkLgk/s4080/20230805_113023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3060" data-original-width="4080" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP54hFVf5isZd3n0sAG7tSXRiJ7N-5EgwlCeKmfk-6_YOVwBn3PE0vckIEjiGenJRVvEy-adWJ1VO3Opy6vzHnkQJaIgS-JQQibKnM7ReK0sVfMCZtbiJP9r1FhhVX2tVHK_g_FRWvE06cGHP3NvxkEpo3tH6dD5DIvgln9Ro6iwJKj7IQ_QnTlxRkLgk/w400-h300/20230805_113023.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The eastern wall also has a window that needs to be framed. This area is for the small kitchette, that will be an "L" shape, with the sink positioned below the RHS of the window. How far the bench will continue will determine how much space I have for the Ladysmith silo siding. If the helix is parallel to the LHS brick pier, then I have just enough space for the silo, and not the stock loading yard. </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhjiMQ4CvYCcj_3TVjxukw8E5WrogC2UalP4TQy9iIVFBWhTAQKGiWvpZBPIqIAV_zxoMBN5di8Unukn8SUlaB77laHfGxDbup_xEcsRXCyx4FsEZEbk_fAGz3-Rg4hp1asjwO44RuN9wXlI5q2hHRvzNBhLBWve9ASM9UW19FEHHSF3bYDUh_9ADtmaA/s4080/20230806_131823.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4080" data-original-width="3060" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhjiMQ4CvYCcj_3TVjxukw8E5WrogC2UalP4TQy9iIVFBWhTAQKGiWvpZBPIqIAV_zxoMBN5di8Unukn8SUlaB77laHfGxDbup_xEcsRXCyx4FsEZEbk_fAGz3-Rg4hp1asjwO44RuN9wXlI5q2hHRvzNBhLBWve9ASM9UW19FEHHSF3bYDUh_9ADtmaA/w300-h400/20230806_131823.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The framing on the southern wall, near the internal garage door</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p><u>Plumbing and electrics.</u></p><p>With the framing progressing, it is time for the plumbing to be considered. The kitchenette wall is sized to be wide enough to fit the fiber glass shower purchased around 6 years ago. Once the pipework is in place, then the framing of the ensuite can proceed. Hot water would be a small hot water heater located under the kitchenette bench, rather than something more complex. I will just have to remember to turn it on as required</p><p>Unfortunately, after the initial visit from the plumber, he came down with a bad case of Covid, and framing cannot be completed until the shower is permanently positioned. </p><p>I had also contacted my friendly electrician. He advised that once framing is completed, he would be able to fit out the electrics. As the electrics for the ensuite will be on the framing of the wall that is awaiting on the shower - this is also delayed. </p><p>The only advantage of delays, is that it gives my bank account balance a chance to recover, and I can think of things that is needed - such as a Tastic for the ensuite.</p><p><br /></p><p>I am expecting another delivery today - the two doors (one of them is a sliding door), and the insulation</p><p><br /></p><p><b>Have a beer. Bonus Pictures.</b></p><p>During the last week, I had a phone call from Les, who was looking for assistance in finding a home for some memorabillia of Camden he had. And contacted me, as I might have an email address for the author of a blog my blog links to. Well, having assisted Les, he sent me a picture taken of beer unloading at the Wagga Wagga railyards.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLLvB1idageOAdVfwFFJ4Ims7aotA4RZFS5m4CvPHSOTucnufSCdSvV3s0oiTZtlaM-ktfP4s73ed07JSkRk5v_h4kTkmWVLOUY0nl2YO9snYTdM_YzpL6h68fk7W40o73DeEZ_z7d7a-8hfwnKlfffBVYCFwyRLiFZ5H6knVf5eZ_2MPcKxpgbYJeenw/s640/Wagga%20Yard%20-%20Loading%20beer%20cartons-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="475" data-original-width="640" height="476" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLLvB1idageOAdVfwFFJ4Ims7aotA4RZFS5m4CvPHSOTucnufSCdSvV3s0oiTZtlaM-ktfP4s73ed07JSkRk5v_h4kTkmWVLOUY0nl2YO9snYTdM_YzpL6h68fk7W40o73DeEZ_z7d7a-8hfwnKlfffBVYCFwyRLiFZ5H6knVf5eZ_2MPcKxpgbYJeenw/w640-h476/Wagga%20Yard%20-%20Loading%20beer%20cartons-2.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Unloading cartons of beer from an LLV onto a truck. This picture would make a brilliant mini scene diorama</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>The picture looked similar to one I had previously</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu62SXPQTeGYcvHBOK_BavACO4UFVYTP_uXnDeSU_h0su7D3f5DHaFFtYYXMAAXKiJ-1iLoO0KWgVpk-XEDilXhvqOyV0nTmQNtO5wj_Pig42aF5yxG9D_h_OIX3puDjzY31JKTxuzUxMA-O0ABRZ674YpnyqZ2zc0nwh-9E4ZCyuO04anFuvo8S3jo2s/s822/Wagga%20Yard%20-%20Loading%20beer%20cartons-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="552" data-original-width="822" height="430" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu62SXPQTeGYcvHBOK_BavACO4UFVYTP_uXnDeSU_h0su7D3f5DHaFFtYYXMAAXKiJ-1iLoO0KWgVpk-XEDilXhvqOyV0nTmQNtO5wj_Pig42aF5yxG9D_h_OIX3puDjzY31JKTxuzUxMA-O0ABRZ674YpnyqZ2zc0nwh-9E4ZCyuO04anFuvo8S3jo2s/w640-h430/Wagga%20Yard%20-%20Loading%20beer%20cartons-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Beer carton unloading. </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>Well, both pictures are different - my picture was later in the unloading process, but it is the same truck, as the distorted beer cartons are the same in both pictures.</p><p>Transportation of beer by rail is a common theme, and possibly not very well researched</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTkrAmSUgBtLEI1gPGjlZf40tgUJgrDKs8kG-b8PAezdLscUcUw5xvuMa6KlQyvut2-U2-3yH78tR3jWPhervW_EDkvST-sXW5cMa9KJA4HbgmJLBOp0XLEZFtblz034h5gtpeeFCYrxXBNhnOQQ4WbHGquOYnp9mWWUt5k0Fz2b7_QmVQtq7snjmg1AM/s1010/PE%20Power%20Depot%20-%20Beer%20kegs.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="678" data-original-width="1010" height="430" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTkrAmSUgBtLEI1gPGjlZf40tgUJgrDKs8kG-b8PAezdLscUcUw5xvuMa6KlQyvut2-U2-3yH78tR3jWPhervW_EDkvST-sXW5cMa9KJA4HbgmJLBOp0XLEZFtblz034h5gtpeeFCYrxXBNhnOQQ4WbHGquOYnp9mWWUt5k0Fz2b7_QmVQtq7snjmg1AM/w640-h430/PE%20Power%20Depot%20-%20Beer%20kegs.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Beer kegs was another load. This one shows the PE Power shed, and the Wagga Wagga goods shed in the background in the 1960s. These kegs are empty, and waiting for an open wagon to be positioned on the rear "team track" to borrow a USA expression</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUnpDvCFacnmCVsMNd0XB7dtQuxQEg9l4YD6yW188snVVwFTCFpd6rgcy8IK3w_qJhDhCd_8_iLJZMiaYBbqb5rgYJ70-BQ08MVpSFyHzI3XLTxxZfmtXnpHffH6KFa9NMB24hB9gky_YFwiF53lVpGn772Rb57bL0SLtxDPzFY_3m2pDEMEoN_mHwByc/s2592/2017-06-30_3.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1728" data-original-width="2592" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUnpDvCFacnmCVsMNd0XB7dtQuxQEg9l4YD6yW188snVVwFTCFpd6rgcy8IK3w_qJhDhCd_8_iLJZMiaYBbqb5rgYJ70-BQ08MVpSFyHzI3XLTxxZfmtXnpHffH6KFa9NMB24hB9gky_YFwiF53lVpGn772Rb57bL0SLtxDPzFY_3m2pDEMEoN_mHwByc/w640-h426/2017-06-30_3.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">In 1971, Tooths built a new depot, and a siding off the branchline to Tumbarumba. This siding was provided for the shipping of Beer. I am planning to include this siding on my layout, even though it is just post 1970 (my timeframe for the layout). Never let a chance go by to include operational opportunities</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p><br /></p><p><u>Summary.</u></p><p>Whilst delays in the room fit-out are frustrating, it doesn't mean that no progress can be made. The picture from Les was unexpected, and most welcome to blow away the cobwebs. And I have also made a start on construction of the Wagga Station Master Residence, but you will have to wait for a future blog post.</p><p>Until next time, construct a model or two.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Rob Nesbitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17057159654871941767noreply@blogger.com3Wagga Wagga NSW 2650, Australia-35.1025977 147.3655103-63.412831536178842 112.20926030000001 -6.7923638638211514 -177.47823970000002tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3996073030941560983.post-67500278932323549652023-08-03T21:45:00.003-07:002023-08-03T21:45:36.519-07:00NMRA -Achievement program<p> </p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">NMRA -Achievement program<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">One of my
companions on my Model Railway journey is the National Model Railroad Association
(NMRA).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It might seem strange to credit
the association, but without them, I doubt the hobby, and my own modelling
would have progressed.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEIbOBCTfPZ1B1CbC20EUeJMCEBqSUlK2sD-9xtTGntjYKVc-X7SyhqLTsZ4o1gdKuubiwLu9fJePHXD4gzn3ndY6kVMtQeauWbVq6yt_ozFNyvP6YlQW9NesdC9x4VqkiTrFDsijIfdeMTt14LIzWkHSlfcB8atL7X6UhjtegfDWZVgEAi0BShw9YvkE/s2000/Southern_Aurora_passing_Wagga_Wagga_Railway_Station.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1284" data-original-width="2000" height="387" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEIbOBCTfPZ1B1CbC20EUeJMCEBqSUlK2sD-9xtTGntjYKVc-X7SyhqLTsZ4o1gdKuubiwLu9fJePHXD4gzn3ndY6kVMtQeauWbVq6yt_ozFNyvP6YlQW9NesdC9x4VqkiTrFDsijIfdeMTt14LIzWkHSlfcB8atL7X6UhjtegfDWZVgEAi0BShw9YvkE/w604-h387/Southern_Aurora_passing_Wagga_Wagga_Railway_Station.jpg" width="604" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Northbound Southern Aurora, running very late, doesn't stop at Wagga Wagga station. This image, as well as others, are ones I have accumulated to show operation of trains through Wagga, something that I hope to simulate with my yet to be built layout. Image from the internet, I do not know the photographer.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">A quick history<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">The NMRA
was set up in the USA nearly 100 years ago,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>with aims to provide a consistant standard to manufacturers' of models,
to enable compatibility between brands.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It was also to allow the sharing of ideas, and to
advance the hobby.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To those many unsung
pioneers, I thank you.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">The
association grew in North America organised into a number of geographic
regions.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And the association also
welcomed international members, with regions established in Britian, and Australasia.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Australasian region was known as the
Southern Cross Region, but there was a break away in the 1970s, and SCMRA is
now totally separate, with AMRM as the association magazine.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, some former NMRA members were not
happy with this arrangement, and after a campaign, were able to re-establish an
Australian Region of the NMRA in 1984.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>As modellers in this country, we are blessed with 2 associations.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">I joined
the NMRA in 1990, after attending an NMRA<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>meeting in Canberra, at Graham Hodges abode in Belconnen.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I liked what I saw, and members in
attendance, primarily from Sydney, were friendly, and happy to share ideas. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">The 1991
NMRA convention in Denver was put on my calendar, and combined with a holiday,
my horizons were broadened to what was possible.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These week-long conventions can be addictive,
I also attended Portland in ‘94, Long Beach in ‘96, Seattle in 2004, and
Portland (again) in 2015.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In addition,
there were quite a number of shorter conventions here in Australia, the next
one being at Rosehill in October.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">The NMRA Achievement program<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">The
achievement program was started in 1961, and has 2 main aims – to recognise
those individuals who are supporting the Association, and the wider Model
railway community; and to challenge and improve the personal modelling
standards of the member.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is not a
contest.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">The main
categories are <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Service
to the hobby:- Association official; Association Volunteer; Author<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Model
Railroad Equipment:- Master builder motive power; Master builder cars<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Settings:-
Master builder Structures; Master builder Scenery; Master builder Prototype
Models<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Engineering
and Operation:- Model Railroad Engineer (civil); Model Railroad Engineer
(electrical); Chief Dispatcher<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Full
details of the achievement program can be found on the NMRA websites.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">My own
experience in the Achievement program.<o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">In 2006, I
had accumulated sufficient points to apply for the Authorship Category
award.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is one of the categories “Service
to the hobby”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Around 2011,
I completed<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>the Model Railroad
Engineer(electrical) category<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Most
modellers who have a model train layout have an advantage in many of the
categories, although lack of a layout is not a huge impediment.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What is harder, is being geographically
distant, or isolated from judges.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Master Builder Structures<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Anyone who
has been following my blog, will know that building structures has been a major
component.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I could see that my modelling
standards were steadily improving.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My
intention was always to get the models assessed, but<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I rarely completed detailing the models,
before starting on the next project.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>After all, I figured that without spending the time detailing, would
give me more time to make other structures.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Detailing could always be performed later.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">That changed
2 months ago.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I received notification
that the Achievement Program judge for Div 2 of the AR region was planning to
move to Queensland, and that would really delay any future assessment.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So, I collected up a varied selection of
models that in my assessment, may achieve merit standards (87.5 marks out of a
possible 125), and then “completed” them, along with the task of filling out
the paperwork<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">In short,
the structure category needs 6 out of 12<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>models to achieve Merit, 6 models out of the 12 must be scratchbuilt,
and one model has to be a bridge <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">And on
Wednesday, I made the 2+ hour car trip towards Canberra, where Stephe, and Ross
assessed my models.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Below are the
results. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">The
models and judging results<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Ladysmith Station building<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">This is a Walkers
NSW A4 laser cut wood kit, but modified and detailed to match the station
building at Ladysmith.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizwnFeUJUsBwlAtrwwnG0AB2oC33BpfLtK7h7rBmda3xEOYrDj1ZdfyEASYTm-aTMZrzO7FfO_mIhArnjWI8OuzF6a47Ypxisep0cQaEF1BqN2BzC2_9mCQlI91oD9vww4KF0fXXxQKSRMGIpurgxZSMN9IEUL5HCRmqFITTXRAWENxET1GisHmYjjMuU/s2048/P1010595.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="373" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizwnFeUJUsBwlAtrwwnG0AB2oC33BpfLtK7h7rBmda3xEOYrDj1ZdfyEASYTm-aTMZrzO7FfO_mIhArnjWI8OuzF6a47Ypxisep0cQaEF1BqN2BzC2_9mCQlI91oD9vww4KF0fXXxQKSRMGIpurgxZSMN9IEUL5HCRmqFITTXRAWENxET1GisHmYjjMuU/w497-h373/P1010595.JPG" width="497" /></a></div><br /><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Construction(workmanship):
28 points out of 40<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Detail
(Quality and amount): 13 out of 20<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Conformity
(to prototype practice): 24 out of 25<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Finish
and lettering (general appearance): 22 out of 25<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Scratchbuilt(parts
added by the modeller): 4 out of 15<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">TOTAL: 91
points out of 125. This model MET Merit standards<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Kyeamba Creek bridges<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">This model
was recycled from an earlier layout.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It
started as a Quality Scale Models NSW 4 span timber trestle kit, but enlarged
to 9 spans, crossing 2 creek openings.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It is scaled to be as close to the real bridges near Ladysmith, and
presented on a diorama (which is not judged)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKas6j9EQhePy4dPQWwl-CTQG12Mqz12bBGrnKyEhTFmgIBUTf8cVli_QdTOFE2f2FgVbHH_us5dvwB1YDvYwtvO5SmmEIquMbrwi9bCRWWUKWFRHuJxDCGmU4NxWD9TQAXLiRx1Jg4R_YMWWj1A2bJEbFOVimKGZsAm7TE0RrAbEV2JCZERKByyJkQtg/s2048/P1010937.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="383" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKas6j9EQhePy4dPQWwl-CTQG12Mqz12bBGrnKyEhTFmgIBUTf8cVli_QdTOFE2f2FgVbHH_us5dvwB1YDvYwtvO5SmmEIquMbrwi9bCRWWUKWFRHuJxDCGmU4NxWD9TQAXLiRx1Jg4R_YMWWj1A2bJEbFOVimKGZsAm7TE0RrAbEV2JCZERKByyJkQtg/w511-h383/P1010937.JPG" width="511" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One of the 2 bridges of the diorama. Wombat models C30T placed for effect</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><br /></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Construction(workmanship):
35 points out of 40<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Detail
(Quality and amount): 18 out of 20<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Conformity
(to prototype practice): 23 out of 25<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Finish
and lettering (general appearance): 20 out of 25<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Scratchbuilt(parts
added by the modeller): 10 out of 15<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">TOTAL: 106
points out of 125. This model MET Merit standards<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Paddlesteamer<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">This model
was scratchbuilt around 20 years ago, out of wood, and brass, using plans from
the LJ Models P.S. Pevensey.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I included
it to show my proficiency in using wood, as the model has quite a number of
subtle curves, and not a simple box<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtA88e4RBO9EZzTJ3ECQ0sDP16-4PV6YDw79HLtQ97BZXLxImF8xa5nIlwMsYaSw1ZEbbuzcaxa4CAi8dcU_-T0OGNAghw2-P2yQqAMj7WQDFyEXSOdjPG3pcyo-NwMOR7tMltCj8ZQc_MBgUIN4wR4-RhoY6d6GQ0qket-O06CXklB_9XhDv1PddSk04/s2412/20230727_151237.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1464" data-original-width="2412" height="294" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtA88e4RBO9EZzTJ3ECQ0sDP16-4PV6YDw79HLtQ97BZXLxImF8xa5nIlwMsYaSw1ZEbbuzcaxa4CAi8dcU_-T0OGNAghw2-P2yQqAMj7WQDFyEXSOdjPG3pcyo-NwMOR7tMltCj8ZQc_MBgUIN4wR4-RhoY6d6GQ0qket-O06CXklB_9XhDv1PddSk04/w485-h294/20230727_151237.jpg" width="485" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The heavy varnish finish is fine for a mantlepiece display model, but lost me points for a scale model. Cargo is via ebay, and only secured with blu-tac</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Construction(workmanship):
16 points out of 40<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Detail
(Quality and amount): 13 out of 20<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Conformity
(to prototype practice): 11 out of 25<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Finish
and lettering (general appearance): 12 out of 25<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Scratchbuilt(parts
added by the modeller): 15 out of 15<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">TOTAL: 67
points out of 125. This model DID NOT meet Merit standards.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Judges considered the model was toylike in
appearance<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">NSW 60’ turntable<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">This model
was scratchbuilt mainly from brass.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Since my earlier blog posts on constructing this model, I added some
side ribbing, as well as painted and weathered the model<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUfWpEr9Y2UkJzKo_pSIxVZrrRoLINMgOE3_THvTJ4ZNdc7EZE4QBJ1op_VjykXkBlJ3RD1wvTKFIr8gb71OmhR4veliNugREcYv9sVnUsracXE3CdbbPbQDS-BCxdFYgmKIv_3RUr6F2UudaqcRJj0eiSjQkyyJTjXV_nbga8oFkB-rWOgw8XJeHg0KQ/s4060/20230731_084543.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1607" data-original-width="4060" height="224" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUfWpEr9Y2UkJzKo_pSIxVZrrRoLINMgOE3_THvTJ4ZNdc7EZE4QBJ1op_VjykXkBlJ3RD1wvTKFIr8gb71OmhR4veliNugREcYv9sVnUsracXE3CdbbPbQDS-BCxdFYgmKIv_3RUr6F2UudaqcRJj0eiSjQkyyJTjXV_nbga8oFkB-rWOgw8XJeHg0KQ/w564-h224/20230731_084543.jpg" width="564" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The approach roads, and general scenery are awaiting for the turntable to be installed on the layout. The turntable is manual, just like the prototype, and will be placed close to the aisle for operators to easily turn the locos</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Construction(workmanship):
28 points out of 40<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Detail
(Quality and amount): 12 out of 20<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Conformity
(to prototype practice): 15 out of 25<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Finish
and lettering (general appearance): 12 out of 25<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Scratchbuilt(parts
added by the modeller): 15 out of 15<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">TOTAL: 82
points out of 125. This model DID NOT meet Merit standards.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Judges considered the model was too small,
and not sufficiently detailed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Murrumbidgee River Bridge <o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">This model
was kit bashed from two Uneek 159’ Whitten span brass kits, and 3 sets of cast
piers. Extensive rework to match the Murrumbidgee river bridge, and to
scratchbuild the bridge track (the kit assumes flex track which doesn’t look
right).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Presented in a “ready to be
assembled” state, due to the space requirements for a built diorama, and future
placement on the layout<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAqOhHv13vYH-1j4gNEFiMBULQX2DI_d2mJ9Ojq9pbOYsMR8v1KFRpcTNAMHKxvcUJ3GjGWwRDqdg4mfBWvoKrRrqJejYoEgPIX5qoguobmgO2z7ZA7r1Age-cjDstGkOALvtt5c8YAJzrPv-IYbJk2DxT7IYdmkDCI19S-OtTYIynEDGAvfMVfYWJIZM/s2048/P1010722.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="407" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAqOhHv13vYH-1j4gNEFiMBULQX2DI_d2mJ9Ojq9pbOYsMR8v1KFRpcTNAMHKxvcUJ3GjGWwRDqdg4mfBWvoKrRrqJejYoEgPIX5qoguobmgO2z7ZA7r1Age-cjDstGkOALvtt5c8YAJzrPv-IYbJk2DxT7IYdmkDCI19S-OtTYIynEDGAvfMVfYWJIZM/w542-h407/P1010722.JPG" width="542" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Archive image of my model bridge from 2019. Since then, my model was broken into subassemblies for storage</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Construction(workmanship):
38 points out of 40<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Detail
(Quality and amount): 19 out of 20<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Conformity
(to prototype practice): 21 out of 25<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Finish
and lettering (general appearance): 23 out of 25<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Scratchbuilt(parts
added by the modeller): 7 out of 15<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">TOTAL: 108
points out of 125. This model MET Merit standards<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Aerial Rope tower <o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">This
freelanced O scale model was mostly scratchbuilt from brass, and was inspired
by the Hercules Haulage towers beside the highway at Rosebery on the west coast
of Tasmania.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I drew my own plans, and
built the model for the small diorama contest at the 2017 Narrow Gauge convention
in Geelong.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyennndKMPgIZzAYLIlX9_GUtXMDX9MktZ3YHWFNA5WFgT82s3AvaXaYfh4vOAeNOfeD6V4KoQqIyDIqGwGwsBXTESgMYmhDXQWOnNrwlGYdMFUjphWbjjkGsQLJ7sz9rrO9QnUcPIp7QKB1EjGAeM2tsWQfNW9UhhNRdTtAQFAacK0ZjnXkD2koL8S_Q/s2048/P1010548.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyennndKMPgIZzAYLIlX9_GUtXMDX9MktZ3YHWFNA5WFgT82s3AvaXaYfh4vOAeNOfeD6V4KoQqIyDIqGwGwsBXTESgMYmhDXQWOnNrwlGYdMFUjphWbjjkGsQLJ7sz9rrO9QnUcPIp7QKB1EjGAeM2tsWQfNW9UhhNRdTtAQFAacK0ZjnXkD2koL8S_Q/w300-h400/P1010548.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br /><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Construction(workmanship):
39 points out of 40<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Detail
(Quality and amount): 19 out of 20<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Conformity
(to prototype practice): 23 out of 25<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Finish
and lettering (general appearance): 23 out of 25<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Scratchbuilt(parts
added by the modeller): 15 out of 15<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">TOTAL: 118
points out of 125. This model MET Merit standards<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Wagga Wagga station<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">This scratchbuilt
model took over 2 years to make, and is mostly of styrene construction, with
some brass, including specially commissioned etched brass for the distinctive
ironwork.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I covered the construction of
this model extensively in earlier posts on this blog.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjclRnNTiltnFKNTsuTYmLeiplgu-RpLHb4pG-DhCVtW8xHB4nj09nl9ksbS0OYD6koYzyVkOu7QeW1gU4BoPyl6KptwaI2F_fScNvx0mM1wtIELhGLSfRBarD7f1u3ROzE8Fh5ZhwbnfjhomPYgQ2gxE5-yR-BYqCfbcH5gbUKTLUEjBoPX_OG2-be5Z0/s3940/20230103_143633.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1213" data-original-width="3940" height="202" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjclRnNTiltnFKNTsuTYmLeiplgu-RpLHb4pG-DhCVtW8xHB4nj09nl9ksbS0OYD6koYzyVkOu7QeW1gU4BoPyl6KptwaI2F_fScNvx0mM1wtIELhGLSfRBarD7f1u3ROzE8Fh5ZhwbnfjhomPYgQ2gxE5-yR-BYqCfbcH5gbUKTLUEjBoPX_OG2-be5Z0/w653-h202/20230103_143633.jpg" width="653" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The railside view (the roadside view is on the header of this blogpost). This side of the station won't be viewable from my layout aisles</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Construction(workmanship):
39 points out of 40<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Detail
(Quality and amount): 19 out of 20<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Conformity
(to prototype practice): 23 out of 25<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Finish
and lettering (general appearance): 24 out of 25<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Scratchbuilt(parts
added by the modeller): 14 out of 15<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">TOTAL: 119
points out of 125. This model MET Merit standards<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Bomen station<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">This
scratchbuilt model of styrene construction, with plans I made myself.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I covered the construction of this model
extensively in earlier posts on this blog. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxxnyy3cnYM03q2H6sd6bHXNst6XficW7hq9PSYt2jhNGaYFzjhUXyhkg1Axcjegz5K5KB09oKhtRPnRD-CJcvRjx6Qbgd-RujSKOleEhPBhfrB8MxwbKBW1RAPAOGc-CL7QOeGBJW-5xLQZLTgi-t8iUgmieftRkYeHO501W0bVt1M1pQKfgakjTmRRk/s3943/20230803_115902.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1194" data-original-width="3943" height="192" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxxnyy3cnYM03q2H6sd6bHXNst6XficW7hq9PSYt2jhNGaYFzjhUXyhkg1Axcjegz5K5KB09oKhtRPnRD-CJcvRjx6Qbgd-RujSKOleEhPBhfrB8MxwbKBW1RAPAOGc-CL7QOeGBJW-5xLQZLTgi-t8iUgmieftRkYeHO501W0bVt1M1pQKfgakjTmRRk/w635-h192/20230803_115902.jpg" width="635" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Railside view. Since my original blog posts on construction of Bomen station, I have added downpipes, and platform signs</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Construction(workmanship):
39 points out of 40<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Detail
(Quality and amount): 18 out of 20<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Conformity
(to prototype practice): 24 out of 25<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Finish
and lettering (general appearance): 22 out of 25<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Scratchbuilt(parts
added by the modeller): 15 out of 15<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">TOTAL: 118
points out of 125. This model MET Merit standards<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">56 Lever Wagga signal box lever frame</span></i><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">This is
approx.1:10 scale.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This frame matches
the real frame in the former Wagga signal box, and is an operational model,
built to cope with the 1:1 scale operator hands,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I built the model over 2 years, in
1997-8.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This model was not a kit, but steel
metal laser cut parts were obtained from “MacKenzie in H.O.Lland”, and then
hand machined, as Mackenzie had a number of deliberate faults to stop
intellectual theft.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Each lever is
connected to a cam, and future mechanical interlocking is possible.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A description of the theory of interlocking
can be found in an earlier post on my blog.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The lever plates are paper
“decals” on brass strip to match Wagga – in the future these plates will be
replaced with etched versions<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfyRM-C633RoKViypmLCsFQtfCwBi36me94YnWnWsayNFOxJ6KT3gNxLpqilhxyQu0h7RjHsv_DvKRg0fa4l7na2VHu4tO7LLXo0ddEwoi_9Xd97II3n00ERdNJV1IOtcmxe9Zhl0npjLx8ABkrh8UtSWwS_S4e6HheKebV7whG9r6_NmhU3m2joQslm8/s3710/20230803_114907.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3053" data-original-width="3710" height="329" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfyRM-C633RoKViypmLCsFQtfCwBi36me94YnWnWsayNFOxJ6KT3gNxLpqilhxyQu0h7RjHsv_DvKRg0fa4l7na2VHu4tO7LLXo0ddEwoi_9Xd97II3n00ERdNJV1IOtcmxe9Zhl0npjLx8ABkrh8UtSWwS_S4e6HheKebV7whG9r6_NmhU3m2joQslm8/w400-h329/20230803_114907.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This model is on the same table the showed the Murrumbidgee Bridge model earlier, and is quite a large and weighty model</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ9yHk3vWNEgrXK85TgT0D15kxF2lxDmL_wPJXmIekPQnCcxFH4DOAn_iq_mO5tCubfk-GB2dm57CQLhGNHMqKiKiiKo0IohjpnXj6pMrvSwuw1QDQCujc1boFFp0iVzEkRxE3XWnJ-LQGBLr0JaJK5dxAdXyisVtGG6ExCSZ-ucftn0-Po-cJfDOdiw0/s4080/20230803_114832.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3060" data-original-width="4080" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ9yHk3vWNEgrXK85TgT0D15kxF2lxDmL_wPJXmIekPQnCcxFH4DOAn_iq_mO5tCubfk-GB2dm57CQLhGNHMqKiKiiKo0IohjpnXj6pMrvSwuw1QDQCujc1boFFp0iVzEkRxE3XWnJ-LQGBLr0JaJK5dxAdXyisVtGG6ExCSZ-ucftn0-Po-cJfDOdiw0/w640-h480/20230803_114832.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Closeup of the levers. The paper labels did not print out as well as I hoped, but are accurate to the original descriptions</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Construction(workmanship):
39 points out of 40<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Detail
(Quality and amount): 16 out of 20<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Conformity
(to prototype practice): 22 out of 25<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Finish
and lettering (general appearance): 24 out of 25<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Scratchbuilt(parts
added by the modeller): 11 out of 15<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">TOTAL: 112
points out of 125. This model MET Merit standards<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Docker Street Gatekeeper cottage<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">This
scratchbuilt model of styrene construction, with plans I made myself.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I covered the construction of this model
extensively in earlier posts on this blog. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikX8-9XdybX8PUtna3GbrwZTPbcEe7CyM7O6nafuRSvh9dc8zfh8_7oFQM3dcFSVC9FTsy5zdXNJ9bLWvU3FaG_HASI798-mQnesdOycyKaT-T47Y9ps4QfmuLEZ-cYEZOA4kLCDDjDzb96H4F4ZEVHmf9vBWJ4tAD35ea2DwAjhdgKcUANt7oDRLKifs/s2640/20230803_120806.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1824" data-original-width="2640" height="379" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikX8-9XdybX8PUtna3GbrwZTPbcEe7CyM7O6nafuRSvh9dc8zfh8_7oFQM3dcFSVC9FTsy5zdXNJ9bLWvU3FaG_HASI798-mQnesdOycyKaT-T47Y9ps4QfmuLEZ-cYEZOA4kLCDDjDzb96H4F4ZEVHmf9vBWJ4tAD35ea2DwAjhdgKcUANt7oDRLKifs/w548-h379/20230803_120806.jpg" width="548" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">When I was showing this model at the July NMRA meeting, Ross asked me about why there was a lack of window sills. My prototype photos failed to show the bottom of the windows, but I checked an archive picture of the Ettamogah gatekeeper cottage, and it did have sills, so sills have been added. </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Construction(workmanship):
36 points out of 40<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Detail
(Quality and amount): 18 out of 20<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Conformity
(to prototype practice): 24 out of 25<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Finish
and lettering (general appearance): 20 out of 25<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Scratchbuilt(parts
added by the modeller): 15 out of 15<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">TOTAL: 113
points out of 125. This model MET Merit standards<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Wagga Wagga Signal Box<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">This
scratchbuilt model of styrene construction, with plans adapted from Greg
Edwards Data Sheets, and based on my own photos from pre 1983, and others.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I covered the construction of this model
extensively in earlier posts on this blog. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSwR81SXct6KJE2fN7jcL2kmzLMd35gSfN7fy4eaDsq8hN-15NM0BAroQhWHkvxXMtckC9CBVuUEBvqxoUJS6uU9ZJpMbAqgqwZAqzhV6nG7gm8ELyHyPPV2ZuELZlZGjovk5OPSMm3L239bNXMF34Vy7BTHT7phsKvafqDLvI9-l2pszlyYgucpHQosg/s2048/P1011105.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSwR81SXct6KJE2fN7jcL2kmzLMd35gSfN7fy4eaDsq8hN-15NM0BAroQhWHkvxXMtckC9CBVuUEBvqxoUJS6uU9ZJpMbAqgqwZAqzhV6nG7gm8ELyHyPPV2ZuELZlZGjovk5OPSMm3L239bNXMF34Vy7BTHT7phsKvafqDLvI9-l2pszlyYgucpHQosg/w400-h300/P1011105.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I added an interior to the signalbox. The levers and block instruments match a real photo supplied by Bob Taaffe, but the window side is a guess. The desk, chair, coal bucket, block instruments, and minature staff instruments were all scratchbuilt from styrene. Seriously small details</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFaVF9WIVrq6iJ3mCKp6KqynLfIbOiZ4_2rr1o9oXFbPPFgTlp5VZnoq_BZfe-xnNGH47XWk3UxTzY9KVI_sc0dy6c1vypz3qz7yqNYqS_CIsiXbQt1U0kyTbjRDlo1lOYB2VJvTufmz49bNpvcfoUQ2Ue45n4uxk_pahyV0oaPlR5Yqi-aI1bQPHV3-4/s2048/P1011108.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="386" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFaVF9WIVrq6iJ3mCKp6KqynLfIbOiZ4_2rr1o9oXFbPPFgTlp5VZnoq_BZfe-xnNGH47XWk3UxTzY9KVI_sc0dy6c1vypz3qz7yqNYqS_CIsiXbQt1U0kyTbjRDlo1lOYB2VJvTufmz49bNpvcfoUQ2Ue45n4uxk_pahyV0oaPlR5Yqi-aI1bQPHV3-4/w514-h386/P1011108.JPG" width="514" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Accurate angle - mimicks the view from the footbridge. The signalbox was removed in 1983</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Construction(workmanship):
29 points out of 40<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Detail
(Quality and amount): 18 out of 20<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Conformity
(to prototype practice): 22 out of 25<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Finish
and lettering (general appearance): 23 out of 25<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Scratchbuilt(parts
added by the modeller): 14 out of 15<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">TOTAL: 106
points out of 125. This model MET Merit standards<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Ladysmith Toilet and lamp room<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">This
scratchbuilt model of styrene construction, with metal foil cladding, using
plans from Greg Edwards Data Sheets, and my own photos. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This was my first scratchbuilt prototype
model in styrene, and I treated it as a learning exercise.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I covered the construction of this model in
an <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>earlier post on this blog. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx_lnbKfDHpx4Ef0MmmDcKqNhS2U_fYrr67PxSf74RGqZJPsF3OjlqsRFYh9nNrrfYU6uB-zx9Iqykytsz61J_XE4HMP2_2YyfmNm7HEyht15mb-kCcgx5iuhhG-rzR_MHiaFujbHLOycnA4H8XrAa3Yy6m_QY1UC2UwKPt55x-5lUtZacbJbAq2WJ3Vo/s2048/P1010608.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx_lnbKfDHpx4Ef0MmmDcKqNhS2U_fYrr67PxSf74RGqZJPsF3OjlqsRFYh9nNrrfYU6uB-zx9Iqykytsz61J_XE4HMP2_2YyfmNm7HEyht15mb-kCcgx5iuhhG-rzR_MHiaFujbHLOycnA4H8XrAa3Yy6m_QY1UC2UwKPt55x-5lUtZacbJbAq2WJ3Vo/w400-h300/P1010608.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Construction(workmanship):
21 points out of 40<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Detail
(Quality and amount): 12 out of 20<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Conformity
(to prototype practice): 21 out of 25<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Finish
and lettering (general appearance): 13 out of 25<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Scratchbuilt(parts
added by the modeller): 15 out of 15<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">TOTAL: 82
points out of 125. This model DID NOT meet Merit standards.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Judges said it was just a bit too small to
accumulate enough points.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">=====================<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">To hedge my
bets, I had included some other models that were subsequently not registered on
the Statement of Qualification Form. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Included here for completeness <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">5 Tonne yard crane<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">This is a
Stephen Johnson brass kit, and has a reputation (well earned) to be difficult<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHbIM-f9ApaBRm92X-bjnS2bp8vMfJ6Br1T56qTWg0KgN2-wtq8yL56Nk_MJtOCv0QqFPGbXrAa8ICluHspEGA0jCThVupBYnArVjh_if5QWuZ-AAzSMPilbcpJJ1IZD7i6ec_FCYfZoEroHmd_BJBL_TD4gWsfWfG7bYkEKSBp7JjSHuPKk1nFGljwK0/s2048/P1010669.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHbIM-f9ApaBRm92X-bjnS2bp8vMfJ6Br1T56qTWg0KgN2-wtq8yL56Nk_MJtOCv0QqFPGbXrAa8ICluHspEGA0jCThVupBYnArVjh_if5QWuZ-AAzSMPilbcpJJ1IZD7i6ec_FCYfZoEroHmd_BJBL_TD4gWsfWfG7bYkEKSBp7JjSHuPKk1nFGljwK0/w400-h300/P1010669.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Construction(workmanship):
35 points out of 40<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Detail
(Quality and amount): 5 out of 20<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Conformity
(to prototype practice): 20 out of 25<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Finish
and lettering (general appearance): 15 out of 25<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Scratchbuilt(parts
added by the modeller): 0 out of 15<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">TOTAL: 75
points out of 125. This model DID NOT meet Merit standards.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Being a detailed kit, adding extra details
was not really an option. Thus , it would have failed the Structure Category
rules, even if it did reach merit, and as such, I could not include it in the
Statement of Qualification<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">6 Lever Ground frame</span></i><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">This is
approx.1:10 scale.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I built the model in
around 1995, using kit parts supplied by “MacKenzie in H.O.Lland”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is fully interlocked to my design, and
represents a ficticious branch coming off a main line.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The lever plates are varnished paper “decals”
on brass strip<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibxK9GwbNBrnyX9pjPm53xlBlIjEaNobcvaEt8J5_8I4Bi7hC4tDIMtdBQRZAJezAkBtteRuegBuQkrq-rGqGtKyDJW0sEOroDl1Nqpa62XiA7UEkuUqV5njbcpJ4jNSsLQ254dnhUWtdemfoLeMIZrzZzHgX-VD8MWPS2tAuhbEkoB-sbJ3W7zQKmdz4/s2742/20230803_120839.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2742" data-original-width="2136" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibxK9GwbNBrnyX9pjPm53xlBlIjEaNobcvaEt8J5_8I4Bi7hC4tDIMtdBQRZAJezAkBtteRuegBuQkrq-rGqGtKyDJW0sEOroDl1Nqpa62XiA7UEkuUqV5njbcpJ4jNSsLQ254dnhUWtdemfoLeMIZrzZzHgX-VD8MWPS2tAuhbEkoB-sbJ3W7zQKmdz4/w311-h400/20230803_120839.jpg" width="311" /></a></div><br /><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Construction(workmanship):
30 points out of 40<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Detail
(Quality and amount): 7 out of 20<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Conformity
(to prototype practice): 17 out of 25<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Finish
and lettering (general appearance): 22 out of 25<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Scratchbuilt(parts
added by the modeller): 5 out of 15<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">TOTAL:
82 points out of 125. This model DID NOT meet Merit standards<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Catenary for Yendys Exhibition layout <o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">After
asking the question at an NMRA x online convention during Covid, I asked a
question to the ‘Ask the MMR’ segment.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“How do members, who are remote from judging,
participate in the AP program?”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After a
long pause, Arthur Hayes MMR, suggested that one needs to take lots of photos,
and if possible write it up in the region magazine “Mainline” .<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Well, this is what I did, and then sent the
paperwork through to the DIV 2 judge.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Yendys exhibition layout had been seen on the exhibition scene for over
10 years, so it was a well known subject for this test.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Well, the judging took around 8 months.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I consider this aspect of remote judging to
be a serious question to be considered for the USA based NMRA BOD, as the
process needs to be formalised.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpPuMzXnSZwP6YQzXGBGwY1zlSd8IiAuGpfr4-80Fr6nUBIBoNYec7hpDpJpDM2NF1ojYwyvnOhA2zkkwvTJbWkFeiKp4KJeJp1OeFeay4nIOPwMxrVmZDKiCJV0m3PSCvW4O3Ftip9yivFoJUVnpiLhwtXnLq1UxereDQAkp41BY6on2KAKpqbaQYmmk/s4608/DSCF1454.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpPuMzXnSZwP6YQzXGBGwY1zlSd8IiAuGpfr4-80Fr6nUBIBoNYec7hpDpJpDM2NF1ojYwyvnOhA2zkkwvTJbWkFeiKp4KJeJp1OeFeay4nIOPwMxrVmZDKiCJV0m3PSCvW4O3Ftip9yivFoJUVnpiLhwtXnLq1UxereDQAkp41BY6on2KAKpqbaQYmmk/w640-h480/DSCF1454.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The catenary almost disappears into the scene, which is just the lacy effect I wanted</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Construction(workmanship):
32 points out of 40<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Detail
(Quality and amount): 13 out of 20<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Conformity
(to prototype practice): 23 out of 25<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Finish
and lettering (general appearance): 5 out of 25<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Scratchbuilt(parts
added by the modeller): 15 out of 15<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">TOTAL: 88
points out of 125. The Catenary model MET Merit standards<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Paperwork<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Prior to
judging, paperwork needed to be filled out.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Here is a copy of my paperwork forms for the Yendys catenary, and the Statement of Qualifications. It can be time consuming to fill out, but it
is possible to access a word template on the website, which helps the judges to
read, as well as making corrections easier. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAuCte9LVvuIoUFEAs6fBm1wSlkmjhivxy2cqm_1nzNRc6Bfk-C3_o9R64L89P3rSvsZS7XQ9BnVQBkrvY2VG__bk74ES9eEhmlD268Ksd-__xhzoBACZ0hM5pCGpGpvQy88f6TbieZ0S15rWRJEG9uMgGcME8xf4GRAfgQ8hEJEVWl_t6R7PjkRP7zl4/s2082/Yendys%20Catenary%20Judging%20sheet.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2082" data-original-width="1615" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAuCte9LVvuIoUFEAs6fBm1wSlkmjhivxy2cqm_1nzNRc6Bfk-C3_o9R64L89P3rSvsZS7XQ9BnVQBkrvY2VG__bk74ES9eEhmlD268Ksd-__xhzoBACZ0hM5pCGpGpvQy88f6TbieZ0S15rWRJEG9uMgGcME8xf4GRAfgQ8hEJEVWl_t6R7PjkRP7zl4/w496-h640/Yendys%20Catenary%20Judging%20sheet.jpg" width="496" /></a></div><br /><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><br /></span><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7lvX9JCcSqhfVIzxR32MxI2wVfDMeyHEtIcJXiRtsqG31WNdO7oxjs4JUh9q3_VR25DCWgNq_TNINbJuC1vkkkDxtixTDRCeGJGeKK_kOTIzRO9fylt69Ar1OQTVKJMNeKkBrkPpLumUOTjWb5NH9R9gnbfHqXs_eU7L98vtmMrnYsTeSnLYUDDZ_pN0/s4080/20230802_144045.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4080" data-original-width="3060" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7lvX9JCcSqhfVIzxR32MxI2wVfDMeyHEtIcJXiRtsqG31WNdO7oxjs4JUh9q3_VR25DCWgNq_TNINbJuC1vkkkDxtixTDRCeGJGeKK_kOTIzRO9fylt69Ar1OQTVKJMNeKkBrkPpLumUOTjWb5NH9R9gnbfHqXs_eU7L98vtmMrnYsTeSnLYUDDZ_pN0/w480-h640/20230802_144045.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br />
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTGwVwTKngZDZZrypfO_tLGmcWhNn0q1QCowHpaylalsrP5S-iMcVgx9-o6mVyis_icxvwUPUiMZmlp64pBy-B_4__lDx5rIPN74JM3PEKjmzalysBtJ1E56Ioy5I3kAw9I7wYncaSeUhn9ytlqQ2iBItxUb7HuNSGMXPtQ1NA875oQnajdgmRZgTUb3s/s4080/20230802_144206.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4080" data-original-width="3060" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTGwVwTKngZDZZrypfO_tLGmcWhNn0q1QCowHpaylalsrP5S-iMcVgx9-o6mVyis_icxvwUPUiMZmlp64pBy-B_4__lDx5rIPN74JM3PEKjmzalysBtJ1E56Ioy5I3kAw9I7wYncaSeUhn9ytlqQ2iBItxUb7HuNSGMXPtQ1NA875oQnajdgmRZgTUb3s/w480-h640/20230802_144206.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Statement of Qualification sheet is to be sent to the Region AP chair, along with details of all the models listed. Yes, paperwork is a necessary evil, and tends to put people off the Achievement Program. However, if you have spent 100s of hours on a model, the extra 30 minutes to fill out the paperwork is not that bad a tradeoff</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Summary<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">I thank
both Ross and Stephe (and David earlier) for their patience, and time in
viewing, and judging my models.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I would
have been disappointed if this aspect had been glossed over, and rushed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Yes, they did find a few (quite a few) flaws
in my models, and that is an aspect that will help me in future modelling.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Overall, I thought they were generous in
their mark awarding, but I am also my harshest critic.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, I trust that the analysis, and
description of the models judged can help guide others to challenge
themselves.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">I will
await the necessary time for the paperwork to be received, and assessed, and
finalised by the<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>AR region AP
chair.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am in no rush – I have more projects on the
go to keep me fully occupied.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">More of
that in my next blog post.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Until next
time, build a model or two<o:p></o:p></span></p>Rob Nesbitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17057159654871941767noreply@blogger.com4Wagga Wagga NSW 2650, Australia-35.1025977 147.3655103-63.412831536178842 112.20926030000001 -6.7923638638211514 -177.47823970000002tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3996073030941560983.post-5465459178796446212023-07-13T16:38:00.017-07:002023-07-13T20:11:24.099-07:00Wagga Wagga Station Master Residence<p> </p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Wagga
Wagga SM residence - Plans<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Sometimes
one gets some information, that causes a change of focus.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Such
is the case with the Wagga Wagga Station Master Residence.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1Q1v7Er0XCz2gwtvDu6ZN_UcbWlqe3d6fSzhWmzBuTy7XGoDCFQvat5U3GV9aDQQdtwirYgP-hcH1ThCbyOmnb7axyQkNF4LmCpBJDmGMTBY3hgDYSn92-R_dXhbKXEG-6BAF-b17gSECCHRBAhgtztEeydUgcn5V2JgPvUMrbYyTFJS5Kd1DSR6CF3U/s4608/DSCF0428.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1Q1v7Er0XCz2gwtvDu6ZN_UcbWlqe3d6fSzhWmzBuTy7XGoDCFQvat5U3GV9aDQQdtwirYgP-hcH1ThCbyOmnb7axyQkNF4LmCpBJDmGMTBY3hgDYSn92-R_dXhbKXEG-6BAF-b17gSECCHRBAhgtztEeydUgcn5V2JgPvUMrbYyTFJS5Kd1DSR6CF3U/w532-h400/DSCF0428.JPG" width="532" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photo taken from the footbridge. Wagga's SM residence is an impressive 2 storey structure, now used as a private residence</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">I had
always known that this building was a must for the Wagga layout, although it
wasn’t a priority.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This all changed
recently.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The June 2023 Australian Railway
History had a long article by Jim Longworth on the Main southern line
construction, and a further article on Gerogery station by Chris Banger has a
plan of the SM residence there.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFCA3sy_Eylf0nR6y--B1pmi_0kcYh5nGtjzRajq7Vzfh9gcaTf6MRdXRm1Wxgxu9GNB-VWS_n4qphySENty40YKpaLYyr-cleWirFgJY-gyXxXuCUSRWfxfJpxrJzv-eiZ5RPIyoiU4ObRneNFhUx1beUVcmYx41MPplZqCrBZedX8MG_fhK1UCkVaJs/s4464/Gerogery%20SM%20residence.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2943" data-original-width="4464" height="264" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFCA3sy_Eylf0nR6y--B1pmi_0kcYh5nGtjzRajq7Vzfh9gcaTf6MRdXRm1Wxgxu9GNB-VWS_n4qphySENty40YKpaLYyr-cleWirFgJY-gyXxXuCUSRWfxfJpxrJzv-eiZ5RPIyoiU4ObRneNFhUx1beUVcmYx41MPplZqCrBZedX8MG_fhK1UCkVaJs/w400-h264/Gerogery%20SM%20residence.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Scanned image of Gerogery SM residence from the June ARH article by Chris Banger. Unfortunately, the dimensions shown were not able to be read, due to the small size of the image in the ARH magazine</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">The
Gerogery SM residence was built around<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>1880, and was very similar to Wagga Wagga SM residence.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIqvapQyS2hiw3Z0pZz-xrpnFcPbRWQiW6uPj2MZxSm83W0rR02L3qtWXLYGnVQocfFsGk0_xAknaQ2t-QPqB0mAMidvIwYKkVY__d2yUkfFjp4fUI0JeoCQJxxLtoKHrccWz34txwywwu5h8YSoDmPw3L3WKe5ffA8G9JVmR-ilH0W7RDVGLYe7WBYr4/s896/Gerogery%20Station%20Master%20residence%20sixmaps.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="674" data-original-width="896" height="301" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIqvapQyS2hiw3Z0pZz-xrpnFcPbRWQiW6uPj2MZxSm83W0rR02L3qtWXLYGnVQocfFsGk0_xAknaQ2t-QPqB0mAMidvIwYKkVY__d2yUkfFjp4fUI0JeoCQJxxLtoKHrccWz34txwywwu5h8YSoDmPw3L3WKe5ffA8G9JVmR-ilH0W7RDVGLYe7WBYr4/w400-h301/Gerogery%20Station%20Master%20residence%20sixmaps.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Aerial view of the Gerogery SM residence.</td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB"> The design was also used for Culcairn<o:p></o:p></span></p><div><span lang="EN-GB"><br /></span></div><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv7HqG0AGj0E_2KeBU_rZZ2gBqzcqUWj2LH96diaV3uaK5CtARA0XuDuUF4pLKM_ZgYIrR_NzScc86YUMOmAAlKOHexeSLQhDeEjxsenhEGjP8rcjgBFUlco4am2pMjBB_s0kWTWm0cuCOl_7ddAzxa8ySUMjuCbUkxpuCIIs3YiUUHRxhfluRtWavCcU/s674/Culcairn%20SM%20residence%20Aerial%20Sixmaps.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="674" data-original-width="430" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv7HqG0AGj0E_2KeBU_rZZ2gBqzcqUWj2LH96diaV3uaK5CtARA0XuDuUF4pLKM_ZgYIrR_NzScc86YUMOmAAlKOHexeSLQhDeEjxsenhEGjP8rcjgBFUlco4am2pMjBB_s0kWTWm0cuCOl_7ddAzxa8ySUMjuCbUkxpuCIIs3YiUUHRxhfluRtWavCcU/w255-h400/Culcairn%20SM%20residence%20Aerial%20Sixmaps.jpg" width="255" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Culcairn SM residence<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKqvz320DcPPolUms-2SOk-YCtnX59xfiLwdMZMYN21XbBzoST2QZC8QlMfpDWi-sxN5iABY3wMg7H9AUMqRbnOxzM8F-O5-W9ogEnSKkdSU0nsrFja12d8AswGA2ntlr72t6e9RVtE2IMg9AML8yAxmMd413XRQ_vu6knPnphEKKzjadvgVCYr1QoUH8/s998/Wagga%20Station%20Master%20Residence%20sixmaps.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="998" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKqvz320DcPPolUms-2SOk-YCtnX59xfiLwdMZMYN21XbBzoST2QZC8QlMfpDWi-sxN5iABY3wMg7H9AUMqRbnOxzM8F-O5-W9ogEnSKkdSU0nsrFja12d8AswGA2ntlr72t6e9RVtE2IMg9AML8yAxmMd413XRQ_vu6knPnphEKKzjadvgVCYr1QoUH8/w496-h268/Wagga%20Station%20Master%20Residence%20sixmaps.jpg" width="496" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sixmap view of Wagga's SM residence. The design matches the Gerogery plans, and comparing the aerial images shows that unique additions were done to all 3 residences. Sixmaps also provides a scale which is a useful tool for estimating dimensions on the structure</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><br /></span></p>
<div style="border-bottom: double windowtext 2.25pt; border: none; mso-element: para-border-div; padding: 0cm 0cm 1pt;">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="border: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: double windowtext 2.25pt; mso-padding-alt: 0cm 0cm 1.0pt 0cm; padding: 0cm;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">The other factor, that really dictated the
change of plans was that my Taubmanns “Bamboo Cane” colour sample pot bought at
Bunnings was starting to go off, and this colour is the colour I want for the
Wagga SM residence, as used on the Wagga station, as well as the Docker Street
gatekeeper cottage made last month. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="border: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: double windowtext 2.25pt; mso-padding-alt: 0cm 0cm 1.0pt 0cm; padding: 0cm;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">If I can build the residence quickly, and use
the paint before it becomes unusable, it would save around $9 cost to get a new
sample pot of the paint.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Every dollar
counts<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="border: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: double windowtext 2.25pt; mso-padding-alt: 0cm 0cm 1.0pt 0cm; padding: 0cm;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKZAZFOx9Iz88MHzL61fBlbrJSKT4g3careGV_NeQm1Z8iUfDw-nR4DBewZs_0ugDeT721h_9uHB5fwqtWQSKL4lDLp4ocVVgRKORXMCSTJXz3CuldUGgw-HMsw_Av7v9hG2iJu6Nh9TtsuO7I0qHLmFTjCd6HbU9_5BPcMuqUO46bXvGNSJI5LyS9dyA/s4608/DSCF3101.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="373" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKZAZFOx9Iz88MHzL61fBlbrJSKT4g3careGV_NeQm1Z8iUfDw-nR4DBewZs_0ugDeT721h_9uHB5fwqtWQSKL4lDLp4ocVVgRKORXMCSTJXz3CuldUGgw-HMsw_Av7v9hG2iJu6Nh9TtsuO7I0qHLmFTjCd6HbU9_5BPcMuqUO46bXvGNSJI5LyS9dyA/w497-h373/DSCF3101.JPG" width="497" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJdMWhaBn_qOehWDkOvL6a-eXi_ex3H7Wb1PKYrRYTMMll6vp5DnzLjBeewplif3hf4a-ZURoJ9b4CH6VfDE-gEWq1a3jBSpA7oQcINYVCFRscwnTFBvjLmB6p6HWh1kWhFu2YghGT87_5V5lim1-4PzmWzaLzVlV6z1NQyQX9-t4C5DNuereIUDT1FnQ/s4608/DSCF3102.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="374" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJdMWhaBn_qOehWDkOvL6a-eXi_ex3H7Wb1PKYrRYTMMll6vp5DnzLjBeewplif3hf4a-ZURoJ9b4CH6VfDE-gEWq1a3jBSpA7oQcINYVCFRscwnTFBvjLmB6p6HWh1kWhFu2YghGT87_5V5lim1-4PzmWzaLzVlV6z1NQyQX9-t4C5DNuereIUDT1FnQ/w499-h374/DSCF3102.JPG" width="499" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijIcv-nNiiC_zA5eFTHs4Qs-eyJ6pqy1-X9gjfk7YVt2IYtgqCCRrrRt4HXe7Rr04wOwz_OycfrmrND4VTf6uXQWdeylwz-9X4wfjt85QqDLjhS0N5g7Pc8-KicLnAcfbIsOaM0U-4YznzGsWyrcRAEoL7qOA2whNeWGNsxPieYYDjA3U0v-dPXO_5FQw/s4608/DSCF3103.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="376" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijIcv-nNiiC_zA5eFTHs4Qs-eyJ6pqy1-X9gjfk7YVt2IYtgqCCRrrRt4HXe7Rr04wOwz_OycfrmrND4VTf6uXQWdeylwz-9X4wfjt85QqDLjhS0N5g7Pc8-KicLnAcfbIsOaM0U-4YznzGsWyrcRAEoL7qOA2whNeWGNsxPieYYDjA3U0v-dPXO_5FQw/w501-h376/DSCF3103.JPG" width="501" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The above 3 pictures taken from the public walkway that passes to the north around 3 years ago. Unfortunately, the path doesn't give access further than around half way, and the details of the Western wall are hidden. Note the simularity in the paint colour with the paint I used on the Gatekeeper cottage (2 blog posts ago)</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeEgl8xqiuBI73vVUxOWiy70x1kgNrDjrhLdPqrm4ipCM2wC_5moCV-ooIBmdMhbHO5ab9HdBVVxE5Zlh-6MDxV2qpE_ygg7Uj8wgqLVVpB-pocTPUb88TUFhnEFca598_0XYrVnC_QdsDbHYzg83qmuwDDQFmXM3HOcihkpN727jgOO4DL0l5mlvnuB8/s2048/Station-master(Dec06).JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="382" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeEgl8xqiuBI73vVUxOWiy70x1kgNrDjrhLdPqrm4ipCM2wC_5moCV-ooIBmdMhbHO5ab9HdBVVxE5Zlh-6MDxV2qpE_ygg7Uj8wgqLVVpB-pocTPUb88TUFhnEFca598_0XYrVnC_QdsDbHYzg83qmuwDDQFmXM3HOcihkpN727jgOO4DL0l5mlvnuB8/w509-h382/Station-master(Dec06).JPG" width="509" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This picture was taken in 2006 from the footbridge - and it is a view now impossible to reproduce, as the boundary trees now have grown to obscure the residence. </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="border: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: double windowtext 2.25pt; mso-padding-alt: 0cm 0cm 1.0pt 0cm; padding: 0cm;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Making the
Plan<o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Before I
commit to cutting styrene, I needed to make plans of the SM residence<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">The
Gerogery SM plan in the June ARH was little more than a thumbnail, and when
enlarged, the dimensions were impossible to read.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This was a problem to scale the plan to
HO.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Sixmaps
aerial view of Wagga Wagga (better resolution than Google) <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>gave a scale to see the dimensions of the
roof, although the roof edges of the image are a bit fuzzy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, from that measurement, it was
possible to compute the height of the walls.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">With that
knowledge, I could have then enlarged the Gerogery plan to HO, and maybe that
would have worked, but there were some “funnies” in the plan that didn’t make
sense.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One of them was an inconsistency
in the roof – the ridgeline wasn’t in the middle of the roof, and the rear wall
and the right hand side wall were different widths.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>.The aerial view of the roof seemed to
confirm the plan.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">The plans
also didn’t match my pictures taken of the residence, taken over the
years.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The add-ons, and the chimney
heights also were different.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">So, I
thought I would draw up the plans in HO, something that I did for the
gatekeeper cottage</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">After
starting the drawing (and making a lot of drafting errors), I remembered that
Wagga City council had an online website, containing high resolution aerial
images.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Just a quick look at the roof of
the SM residence showed much more detail.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>And the 2016 image gave a hint of the previously hidden western (rear)
wall.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It also had a better scale than
six-maps, and a remeasure of the roof dimensions showed up a small error in my
original scale.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk9a917_6I6Bteyit2uqHL0I0g0TnMJZzEg29J0mQZ_DMfBJwORHKflzn8eFUmLi8kCUyKJaexskZvnXxDbVdlCoUwY8dIolJV49i5_-qHhIohXk-tPwUZ5uzhhROEWi7M2PkrQw4aMJTGOG-DGjUdAEdAs-XnjYFBdYlKG4Sv2zgsKklz2k9oGTcos3Q/s1410/SM%20residence%20Aerial%202016.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="596" data-original-width="1410" height="244" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk9a917_6I6Bteyit2uqHL0I0g0TnMJZzEg29J0mQZ_DMfBJwORHKflzn8eFUmLi8kCUyKJaexskZvnXxDbVdlCoUwY8dIolJV49i5_-qHhIohXk-tPwUZ5uzhhROEWi7M2PkrQw4aMJTGOG-DGjUdAEdAs-XnjYFBdYlKG4Sv2zgsKklz2k9oGTcos3Q/w578-h244/SM%20residence%20Aerial%202016.jpg" width="578" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wagga City Council 2016 image. There is a hint of the Western aspect walls, but not enough to not have to guess</td></tr></tbody></table><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhokmW6Osqwd-1SpQwOm1oG5nrKZBUkUTSc0D8A2vMLK7dTby1C0AMKERqR3h4CJZK00Bs5fsIY_DWm57vj4k9_OxstrKxyhMZ7hV8LbOA8pNYoYKHNwryqzHuUcG7KBtsljxToGAQepjA8EnsGEB5LHn4bSB_96Mcl7fsFVBW35tqPuag0H1MOV0OU3Q/s1528/SM%20residence%20Aerial%202020.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="594" data-original-width="1528" height="220" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhokmW6Osqwd-1SpQwOm1oG5nrKZBUkUTSc0D8A2vMLK7dTby1C0AMKERqR3h4CJZK00Bs5fsIY_DWm57vj4k9_OxstrKxyhMZ7hV8LbOA8pNYoYKHNwryqzHuUcG7KBtsljxToGAQepjA8EnsGEB5LHn4bSB_96Mcl7fsFVBW35tqPuag0H1MOV0OU3Q/w567-h220/SM%20residence%20Aerial%202020.jpg" width="567" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wagga City Council 2020 image. The trees had been removed on the Western side, but the shade sails still obscured part of the building.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><br /></span></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">So the
plans were redrawn.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ5bkUy4TLxCuPXvyxpqAW6RXB9awc6Q6cXqAKPO9vJJcxb7fKY47HarS_CGDv0jJBkpuIzVqXHz5hglwMEXACJW3zMQ2_r8eDE1CVfm6eAPPeZJDCMfPN01GwMsORMzrv2U8WuneXd1CURyKdh2BR291rZXuMAHvo-Y7Gy2HFm5z2C1iYBBCO2Rp7Ydw/s2338/Scan_20230710%20(2).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2338" data-original-width="1700" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ5bkUy4TLxCuPXvyxpqAW6RXB9awc6Q6cXqAKPO9vJJcxb7fKY47HarS_CGDv0jJBkpuIzVqXHz5hglwMEXACJW3zMQ2_r8eDE1CVfm6eAPPeZJDCMfPN01GwMsORMzrv2U8WuneXd1CURyKdh2BR291rZXuMAHvo-Y7Gy2HFm5z2C1iYBBCO2Rp7Ydw/w291-h400/Scan_20230710%20(2).jpg" width="291" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUfKsrQ8W4PM0ZSlZwuaekpigR1eJfHha1l2fD4TEiZFJ-BvjjT1xLPnWNDr4bw03qmxmtfypTOQTonLFEgsarKdZcesz6Ikzs1B7EnuhC8c6RUGbEXr4725hpgr7yewRVtZXxgHsRxgMDO1qmxulomCMhuhcjsba9zMqSxW6ULWZLDtTeVCiPROzU3VI/s2338/Scan_20230710.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1700" data-original-width="2338" height="291" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUfKsrQ8W4PM0ZSlZwuaekpigR1eJfHha1l2fD4TEiZFJ-BvjjT1xLPnWNDr4bw03qmxmtfypTOQTonLFEgsarKdZcesz6Ikzs1B7EnuhC8c6RUGbEXr4725hpgr7yewRVtZXxgHsRxgMDO1qmxulomCMhuhcjsba9zMqSxW6ULWZLDtTeVCiPROzU3VI/w400-h291/Scan_20230710.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My third attempt of the plans were scaled HO, but included some guesses as to the backyard</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">And I still
had a problem.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">The rear
side of the SM residence was an educated guess.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>So, my idea would be to make the cottage in subassemblies – with the
extra constructions added over the years, made as a subassembly that could be
reworked if better information comes to hand <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Site
Visit - 12th July.<o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Just as I
was prepared to publish this blogpost, I got word that a new booklet of the
Tumbarumba Branch was just produced, and copies were available at the Rail
Heritage museum at Wagga station.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As I
had to travel to Wagga for a medical, it made sense to go via the Museum to
collect the book.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And whilst I was
there, I would have another attempt to get pictures of the rear of the SM
residence.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Well, my
luck was in.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The occupants of the
Residence were in the backyard, and a quick discussion gave me permission to
actually view the rear.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I did take a
couple of pictures for my reference, but for privacy reasons, I will not include
them on my blog.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, I now have the
information I needed to correct my plans.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">And rather
than redraw the plans (again) in full, I would just cover the wrong bits with
paper, redraw that area, and rescan.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> Each sheet was on A4</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX67k63QOMyOHms-W3O29Lf_IBJBsI3Tr2fM1Zo1Ewknbm1UD4DvWGV_EuRXmuJ4lK0PsFxooj3EJAGDIMBfnLzlGAO2U6rksJ-wzsNo78Sfu2vplJsbueUF3aOGTUG7XQFJlpF5mAMvCnt9pkhs1rgInxbdUwBtSqwUccA4W8mwobppbdADQeAln2cPo/s2338/Scan_20230713%20(2).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1700" data-original-width="2338" height="414" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX67k63QOMyOHms-W3O29Lf_IBJBsI3Tr2fM1Zo1Ewknbm1UD4DvWGV_EuRXmuJ4lK0PsFxooj3EJAGDIMBfnLzlGAO2U6rksJ-wzsNo78Sfu2vplJsbueUF3aOGTUG7XQFJlpF5mAMvCnt9pkhs1rgInxbdUwBtSqwUccA4W8mwobppbdADQeAln2cPo/w569-h414/Scan_20230713%20(2).jpg" width="569" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">About the only guess I got right was the door, and window on the end of the extension</td></tr></tbody></table><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><br /></span><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbZJ5IfcD1l14Rzvjhct9mopGDuKi1tbsP6P9BEtHiRyxrybkgfMQeIPXTCU0jijURrkIi0PqXXHkE_ZcU6lZu83JjeHmtRzbhIIAOefBVOIt56ZCyke27BLx2FXooMhiH2BWSTQKNtOoEOPanFZOzrguwj8IrFQFnTVAQ2TurFj7kAAzu5Fz-pRXSuMM/s2338/Scan_20230713%20(3).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1700" data-original-width="2338" height="422" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbZJ5IfcD1l14Rzvjhct9mopGDuKi1tbsP6P9BEtHiRyxrybkgfMQeIPXTCU0jijURrkIi0PqXXHkE_ZcU6lZu83JjeHmtRzbhIIAOefBVOIt56ZCyke27BLx2FXooMhiH2BWSTQKNtOoEOPanFZOzrguwj8IrFQFnTVAQ2TurFj7kAAzu5Fz-pRXSuMM/w579-h422/Scan_20230713%20(3).jpg" width="579" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyZWSc-hDUgESeAfPD3lQqZfxnT6PmwAusFgd08GCwiACZvCB2nYJUxtmoDYrHsQa8fYWolLbOo7OAGHxWXd7r68ALPeGnXPnQjwVZCxjxRzl6Boaby8F4Bkl_P-yCSKc8ekX6AGhUeGneh78kvtLkectUk1wx8o3eK84cIqObmnQ2eXVa_FvayxydnzA/s2338/Scan_20230713%20(4).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1700" data-original-width="2338" height="423" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyZWSc-hDUgESeAfPD3lQqZfxnT6PmwAusFgd08GCwiACZvCB2nYJUxtmoDYrHsQa8fYWolLbOo7OAGHxWXd7r68ALPeGnXPnQjwVZCxjxRzl6Boaby8F4Bkl_P-yCSKc8ekX6AGhUeGneh78kvtLkectUk1wx8o3eK84cIqObmnQ2eXVa_FvayxydnzA/w580-h423/Scan_20230713%20(4).jpg" width="580" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgndQhII3H66Hru36vc9xb01N4jItSeQ6nmFKx2d60V5Ek-hQL9AnQGirfcLgahaWOeBlk_-nOjbDmTFqoTSMJO74X5F5dnJKt6ePA4WhJoIPcBiFeNfPQkfbMid9RbOmQBsMCBC--ChHUcLgDbG0JmAvjU3b-omx0CnF79ohOwy-WX_ItODDork0ys_Aw/s2338/Scan_20230713.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2338" data-original-width="1700" height="604" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgndQhII3H66Hru36vc9xb01N4jItSeQ6nmFKx2d60V5Ek-hQL9AnQGirfcLgahaWOeBlk_-nOjbDmTFqoTSMJO74X5F5dnJKt6ePA4WhJoIPcBiFeNfPQkfbMid9RbOmQBsMCBC--ChHUcLgDbG0JmAvjU3b-omx0CnF79ohOwy-WX_ItODDork0ys_Aw/w440-h604/Scan_20230713.jpg" width="440" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">There is also a lot of pipework, and other details that I have not drawn - but I plan to add these during the construction of my model</span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">I suspect
all of this would have been a lot easier if I had drafted my plans on computer,
using say, Corel draw.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I bought Version
12 of Corel a long time ago, but never learnt the package.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A skill in Corel is something that could be
used to replicate the lacy ironwork on the front, similar to Ross Balderson’s
efforts with the Wagga Wagga station model.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">My version
of the plans does not have the roof inconsistency, as to try and replicate that
exactly would just complicate my model build.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It is a compromise I can live with.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Addendum<o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">After
sending out my preliminary sketches, I got an email from Bob (with thanks), with a number of
TIF files showing the SM residence at Wellington, NSW.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Very similar to Gerogery's SM residence plans,
although some differences with the chimneys.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>But the Wellington plan has clear dimensions, and could have saved a lot
of guesswork.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Wellington plan also
has the roof inconsistency….anyone want to comment?<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMIwOQ7mIIU1gb6g8romR5Kj4C_WgI5a7-jN1sSHvZA7-yFlF_2K7nZp6OOcVi3ndptlMcOnvFr9NwyIVlfUwssXGyuaqHYT8Z0qye8AVXwxA2SfFUlGCO6r_VDEszj7iNTdPhHBnwAlaLweVX2yrRipFwQDge80utGY84-N4EnXAKd1aqZbw1CIHVnvk/s3224/0212157_A0c.tif" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2737" data-original-width="3224" height="395" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMIwOQ7mIIU1gb6g8romR5Kj4C_WgI5a7-jN1sSHvZA7-yFlF_2K7nZp6OOcVi3ndptlMcOnvFr9NwyIVlfUwssXGyuaqHYT8Z0qye8AVXwxA2SfFUlGCO6r_VDEszj7iNTdPhHBnwAlaLweVX2yrRipFwQDge80utGY84-N4EnXAKd1aqZbw1CIHVnvk/w464-h395/0212157_A0c.tif" width="464" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wellington NSW SM Residence. A lot of similarity with the Gerogery plan, although the chimney locations differ. Wellington SM residence appears to have been demolished</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">And, I
would like to know the thinking in 1880 as to why Gerogery station gets a grand
SM residence,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Gerogery was only ever a
small village, and as far as I am aware, not going to be a junction station
with branchlines, unlike Culcairn just to the north.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Conclusion<o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">The SM
residence is going to be a lot larger than I had initially envisaged, but I still
hope I can fit it onto the Wagga station baseboard area.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Now to
start cutting styrene.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Until next
time <o:p></o:p></span></p>Rob Nesbitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17057159654871941767noreply@blogger.com4Wagga Wagga NSW 2650, Australia-35.1025977 147.3655103-63.412831536178842 112.20926030000001 -6.7923638638211514 -177.47823970000002tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3996073030941560983.post-48941274509434630762023-06-26T17:21:00.000-07:002023-06-26T17:21:40.429-07:00Finding a train room (2)<p><b> Converting half my garage into a train room. The saga continues</b></p><p><br /></p><p>The ongoing joke with my modelling friends, is where will I be placing all those structures I am making, as I still do not have a layout. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAzywXxiZiPrXswoiyywW5QaJJ3UgiWZWxeOxCvzKjfllBacSVOIewBXwkYBWKRyBVXs2CJkzK0jmZNACWg7rzm_pxD0TWMkq0VMcmGBcvhtbo_2xqscBai-6_T3t0EZFpF9A4hNxPLpYKWbYd7pCQ5mYKnyLlaKp0bh8ib4ZW2TdfICrVWBdZPVzonOM/s3864/DSCF3426.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2340" data-original-width="3864" height="349" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAzywXxiZiPrXswoiyywW5QaJJ3UgiWZWxeOxCvzKjfllBacSVOIewBXwkYBWKRyBVXs2CJkzK0jmZNACWg7rzm_pxD0TWMkq0VMcmGBcvhtbo_2xqscBai-6_T3t0EZFpF9A4hNxPLpYKWbYd7pCQ5mYKnyLlaKp0bh8ib4ZW2TdfICrVWBdZPVzonOM/w575-h349/DSCF3426.JPG" width="575" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Anyone in the AR region of the NMRA will recognise this picture, as it is the background for the 23/24 membership card. I took this picture of the XPT from the Kemp Street bridge at Junee in February 2023. Al Harris (the membership officer) asked me if I had anything suitable as a background, and he selected this shot from the half dozen I sent him</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p><u>Background.</u></p><p>The idea was to convert the rear of my 12 x 9 metre garage into a purpose built train room, measuring 9 x 6 metres. The garage had been built around 1990, and the original owners, had provisioned plumbing in the slab, as well as windows, and doors for a room, and ensuite. </p><p><br /></p><p><span style="color: #990000;"> <i>To save me repeating, I will refer the reader to my earlier post, posted in 2018.</i></span></p><p><span style="color: #990000;"><i> </i></span><i style="color: #990000;">https://buildingwagga.blogspot.com/2018/02/qbx-004-iat-junee-roundhouse.html</i></p><p><br /></p><p><u>Since then</u></p><p>Back in 2018, I knew there would be some delays, as there were some necessary steps I needed to do to clear the rear of the brick garage, primarily related with storage.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx3_c--U9x0Czccz3m-zbnkIKaGpj7Ae61JPfgvE5M3SIWsZJbTKyLBXPn4s7BfBbv1ludMt32SMklXIy_gD9LJn-saHWzfcoIJAkJsxWoDsq7DTd9E1bTu3NzVII1ga3UbtR2SZAiqSwEUe8xHdaB6LFpqGsgOLdxl6_JTnX4vfT6ue214O36_UG7pz0/s2048/P1010962.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx3_c--U9x0Czccz3m-zbnkIKaGpj7Ae61JPfgvE5M3SIWsZJbTKyLBXPn4s7BfBbv1ludMt32SMklXIy_gD9LJn-saHWzfcoIJAkJsxWoDsq7DTd9E1bTu3NzVII1ga3UbtR2SZAiqSwEUe8xHdaB6LFpqGsgOLdxl6_JTnX4vfT6ue214O36_UG7pz0/w400-h300/P1010962.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I obtained a 20 foot container, and positioned this down near my water tanks. </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIOhKjY4mdb4oTryhBC4a4OorLc26S2ebIHdL4p9L9WtaFxmzB6CtDIo8nBPyEEdzA5EgCYqKJxjrv9LYdFMGBRojsWbJeskGrVyUcZVqVBj_HH_DTuw5wxzTSlpvtY-R1lzXdplN5JDC0yblgD6IOEDxQZY1AzANaCBAw1caSFACS6KUgfzkO7L6WYxs/s2560/20210301_160028.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2560" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIOhKjY4mdb4oTryhBC4a4OorLc26S2ebIHdL4p9L9WtaFxmzB6CtDIo8nBPyEEdzA5EgCYqKJxjrv9LYdFMGBRojsWbJeskGrVyUcZVqVBj_HH_DTuw5wxzTSlpvtY-R1lzXdplN5JDC0yblgD6IOEDxQZY1AzANaCBAw1caSFACS6KUgfzkO7L6WYxs/w400-h240/20210301_160028.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">In 2019, I had a 2 car garage installed, to hide the container</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVct980aUfw7Gzg7wAWaCudjgPbZPfvmZjrVy_Z433WBKqsBlrjjfEFg_edexDzGdz057QvVCEtWaSPfP_a0RbSTJT-lnihOnnwFoYt7X9og6PCoqYWv9f_nV_F8OF-DiY64Zj6bOYb-f1Atfq5RKhmiEIRsSN4Dh3zdmmO4K9qT_bSKIul10wQ-5ZaoA/s2560/20210305_123721.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2560" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVct980aUfw7Gzg7wAWaCudjgPbZPfvmZjrVy_Z433WBKqsBlrjjfEFg_edexDzGdz057QvVCEtWaSPfP_a0RbSTJT-lnihOnnwFoYt7X9og6PCoqYWv9f_nV_F8OF-DiY64Zj6bOYb-f1Atfq5RKhmiEIRsSN4Dh3zdmmO4K9qT_bSKIul10wQ-5ZaoA/w400-h240/20210305_123721.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSzUagPhy5vzZwqJlzwO7f3bAqovdoaFqGpIGNtdkOcX8nfZxT8xVbTYe1nZ6bKlyRsK0zI_nDvCi0yDJpqKdRbKqQ6Ce0zhGOMsf4qGxjD-ZwRQHFKkS6mWmtwK69tRld_tpHctM8Wbv68kv6VagH5J8l5l8DLonm_ROoj15Gf5a-kA31CS6pBFvN3pE/s2560/20210614_141021.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2560" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSzUagPhy5vzZwqJlzwO7f3bAqovdoaFqGpIGNtdkOcX8nfZxT8xVbTYe1nZ6bKlyRsK0zI_nDvCi0yDJpqKdRbKqQ6Ce0zhGOMsf4qGxjD-ZwRQHFKkS6mWmtwK69tRld_tpHctM8Wbv68kv6VagH5J8l5l8DLonm_ROoj15Gf5a-kA31CS6pBFvN3pE/w400-h240/20210614_141021.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">After fitting out with shelves, the parking space on the RHS was immediately taken up to house a dog trailer that previously was stored outside, and in my opinion, should have been left there. On the LHS, some of the timber, and sheets of plywood for the future layout.<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3oG7--nmdpc_GmneeEL25ALNYjKg1z0LZg8I_g99hRAPOpBvtFDSB_gPvQZPkbVERuvI3k2jBjp-91aW1odzqaxwUqmrYOWLXMPOSJsXBDxRWW8bQnTAol3dVVo7Dps9V7hZ3orWBnfYZ4gQj9Xb6b06gv2oOHb_zfCTzYYpP2u2EevQPgid8mx-W_68/s2048/P1011014.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3oG7--nmdpc_GmneeEL25ALNYjKg1z0LZg8I_g99hRAPOpBvtFDSB_gPvQZPkbVERuvI3k2jBjp-91aW1odzqaxwUqmrYOWLXMPOSJsXBDxRWW8bQnTAol3dVVo7Dps9V7hZ3orWBnfYZ4gQj9Xb6b06gv2oOHb_zfCTzYYpP2u2EevQPgid8mx-W_68/w400-h300/P1011014.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">An addition to the brick garage put in by the original owners, was a brick wall, to enclose what I expect was for the original ensuite. This wall had to go, as it was too wide for my planned ensuite, and if left, would have imposed on the aisle widths, and track radius</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-dQP7kChpB7B20g4m_MD6JKfdD99m8wW470NDC72M2aXK1G5CkqgPQuIXEjGRVrR_2ijL2-0YWz9P6Cx1qq7zrgHMzX9fmik9kZKzRR_D2QQOCSvFhVKhcO-Bh4pDVIt3l9IJ-Xn4IvdnQjnrVVXv_3zM5FJu14fmju5FUV_QL-2lL1WAn9ew3ARbsDw/s2048/P1011013%20(2).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-dQP7kChpB7B20g4m_MD6JKfdD99m8wW470NDC72M2aXK1G5CkqgPQuIXEjGRVrR_2ijL2-0YWz9P6Cx1qq7zrgHMzX9fmik9kZKzRR_D2QQOCSvFhVKhcO-Bh4pDVIt3l9IJ-Xn4IvdnQjnrVVXv_3zM5FJu14fmju5FUV_QL-2lL1WAn9ew3ARbsDw/w400-h300/P1011013%20(2).JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The bricks had been laid directly onto the concrete slab, which allowed their removal leaving no imperfections, apart from a ghost image in the floor </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgwp0B9KC9jzf8bUdVgQi9M0y2A53tgc0QunZeS_14ZtDOXCFtkukswZtKA-REydAQj_-Fp6wopHSidd_kmmHX-TDpFuUh3bsA-u3sB40yx-w7XqfpJbDYzYRV15ca_29XoCT7F3aYf2gudiOzxiwePUh7l3DJIHadMgw2bEDQKplnwJO1-Wh9qls9fkg/s4608/DSCF2064.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgwp0B9KC9jzf8bUdVgQi9M0y2A53tgc0QunZeS_14ZtDOXCFtkukswZtKA-REydAQj_-Fp6wopHSidd_kmmHX-TDpFuUh3bsA-u3sB40yx-w7XqfpJbDYzYRV15ca_29XoCT7F3aYf2gudiOzxiwePUh7l3DJIHadMgw2bEDQKplnwJO1-Wh9qls9fkg/w400-h300/DSCF2064.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Almost gone. The bricks were recycled and stacked outside. The mortar was broken up into small lumps, and filled some holes in my driveway. Note the plumbing in the slab</td></tr></tbody></table><p>In the middle of 2019, I had another unexpected delay. That was the need to construct an N scale layout - an interpretation of the Bethungra Loop, for the local Broadway museum. The space in the brick garage that I had cleared, became the work area. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh79ehIyEEztx_D_HFQhY5XjfbqR0niyd6khZQ0sj_FHB0SP4ifxxF3lwUMnPr1lcZYLnl33QFdF79adFbtVFkF-VGe4Hd5x3oQ7gyztHZtC_0QWBFlOQvlPRyvn3UyaaaRXAlhFsV7gOMlWOmJD-6oV6gFOQYR91_Osah6Pd1ySyKKzXww6QrEe50DcwE/s4608/DSCF2574.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh79ehIyEEztx_D_HFQhY5XjfbqR0niyd6khZQ0sj_FHB0SP4ifxxF3lwUMnPr1lcZYLnl33QFdF79adFbtVFkF-VGe4Hd5x3oQ7gyztHZtC_0QWBFlOQvlPRyvn3UyaaaRXAlhFsV7gOMlWOmJD-6oV6gFOQYR91_Osah6Pd1ySyKKzXww6QrEe50DcwE/w640-h480/DSCF2574.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Bethungra loop layout just prior to its extraction from my garage in mid 2020. I wrote up this build in around 10 blog posts, which you can find if you put in "Bethungra" into the search area on the top RHS of this blogpost</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p><u>Fires and Covid</u></p><p>The summer of 2019/20 was a disaster. Whilst the closest fire was Dunns Road megafire in Jan and February, it had a major effect on the whole S.E NSW area. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1-1DuDaSBetDVoomQttTnyGZNUTEuB1fCUCHivFHaXuZBcxA7dVfcgA5Gc3SY5NwQ4n4pwMQSJT5T0kAuFPGv5vlGpyxU-Mc7j1e1yoYfGbN4eNvKRKshpvZOV3e5PGFj2ptO9GT454JWCHmixhd1k5YnlVQp5O4g4MQ7P77FZkZru0jpt8QP6EwZAiU/s4608/DSCF2508.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1-1DuDaSBetDVoomQttTnyGZNUTEuB1fCUCHivFHaXuZBcxA7dVfcgA5Gc3SY5NwQ4n4pwMQSJT5T0kAuFPGv5vlGpyxU-Mc7j1e1yoYfGbN4eNvKRKshpvZOV3e5PGFj2ptO9GT454JWCHmixhd1k5YnlVQp5O4g4MQ7P77FZkZru0jpt8QP6EwZAiU/w400-h300/DSCF2508.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Here is a real colour image of the smoke from the Dunns Road fire, taken from my front driveway. The fire front was around 50 km away. The particulate matter count in Junee on Feb 4th 2020 was 9,132 - where 200 is deemed hazardous</td></tr></tbody></table><br />Rebuilding from the fires, gave a lot of work to the local building firms.<div><br /></div><div>Then came Covid. Whilst the shutdowns did not significantly affect movement in NSW country areas, there was an exodus of people wanting to permanently leave Sydney. And their destinations were the regional towns/cities. Wagga Wagga seemed to be very popular, and the number of new houses being built just soaked up any spare building capacity......and it is still happening</div><div><br /></div><div>Which made my small refurbishment unimportant in the scheme of things.</div><div><br /></div><div>I had approached 4 builders directly - 2 actually showed up to inspect the work, and then disappeared. Even an online request via hi-pages failed to attract any interest</div><div><br /></div><div><u>Recent thoughts</u></div><div><br /></div><div>Of course, in hindsight, the 2 car garage in the paddock could have been made larger, and it could have housed my proposed layout. If I had known the issues of obtaining builders now, then it would have been perfectly acceptable. I even contemplated simply building the layout in the brick garage, and not worry about walls, ceilings, ensuite, kitchette. Although that would have lead to other problems, vermin (mouse), dust, temperature variations, and the reality that the layout would forever be compromised, and maybe get abandoned</div><div><br /></div><div><u>White knight</u></div><div><br /></div><div>One of my mates, Brett has in the last month taken pity on my plight. He recently was with the NSW Public Works department, but had left to take up an assessor role with the insurance industry. He knew of my desire for a layout, and offered to assist me in the build. As can be expected, he has a day job, but my room is something that can be built on occasional weekends, without a fixed schedule which suits us both. Brett's skills are as a chippy, but has contacts from his previous experience, which is great</div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoTFAbkggC-Ifu2oH3gpIDjlgGHthU8d8BKH6_yhMyoVU4LVU3SWVEVh28xkemHeN37dgQGWZ-ivQ39RkHXNsi82IhNkdfRt8qcNU00XBiXQqYCZmryrJrkJmHfb6r3PpvnXaAJX1iy_fpWjA8OP7Di2EprfxdIMGyN8BK19TEZLJgb-ZqQ8gsaAlvmE4/s4080/20230615_082150.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3060" data-original-width="4080" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoTFAbkggC-Ifu2oH3gpIDjlgGHthU8d8BKH6_yhMyoVU4LVU3SWVEVh28xkemHeN37dgQGWZ-ivQ39RkHXNsi82IhNkdfRt8qcNU00XBiXQqYCZmryrJrkJmHfb6r3PpvnXaAJX1iy_fpWjA8OP7Di2EprfxdIMGyN8BK19TEZLJgb-ZqQ8gsaAlvmE4/w400-h300/20230615_082150.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bunnings delivering the first material. Brett had arranged a material quote with Bunnings, which I paid for</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyETlXgGj_FkyrslrIA2bwLfBiiwjurh-xf8hfUAvhcGd6-ZlbHg0ZpBa0aT9OVIaSuBxXzTEl6kDfEklQ0PJqTcS05mWY5sWWFWfZX8Owf3sd5gBqDWTH6O4KI7hf6QqsQBdQQwCFfNtjNYaLWhwJ5ukLbSWoiIzhm1NilVW84Emnx0njYw1JAsTGsqI/s4062/20230615_083118.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2832" data-original-width="4062" height="279" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyETlXgGj_FkyrslrIA2bwLfBiiwjurh-xf8hfUAvhcGd6-ZlbHg0ZpBa0aT9OVIaSuBxXzTEl6kDfEklQ0PJqTcS05mWY5sWWFWfZX8Owf3sd5gBqDWTH6O4KI7hf6QqsQBdQQwCFfNtjNYaLWhwJ5ukLbSWoiIzhm1NilVW84Emnx0njYw1JAsTGsqI/w400-h279/20230615_083118.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Timber Framing, yellow tongue sheeting, and some other hardware as delivered to my driveway. As rain was expected, I needed to move all this under cover - the 20 sheets of Yellow tongue proved to be a 3 hr challenge - who needs gyms</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBh1rzUtDHq1Qzwp2zXMsyZNEre0vIyEf1_hSi9jy0VQjacBq31ylnKMJ2H1G2aRsGdvh5vF3dtNBM4wjfJ1UM_UitpIuceYBoKNV7Bg7Qm73gvrrwGoDLyGR-Bprm7eWZEK7pMU7ei7fOx7MDGD5viIGgbmvv4OicF2h9G_RJK-u2L2qBw4QFG_64aUQ/s4080/20230624_133535.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3060" data-original-width="4080" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBh1rzUtDHq1Qzwp2zXMsyZNEre0vIyEf1_hSi9jy0VQjacBq31ylnKMJ2H1G2aRsGdvh5vF3dtNBM4wjfJ1UM_UitpIuceYBoKNV7Bg7Qm73gvrrwGoDLyGR-Bprm7eWZEK7pMU7ei7fOx7MDGD5viIGgbmvv4OicF2h9G_RJK-u2L2qBw4QFG_64aUQ/w400-h300/20230624_133535.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The wall framed out</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB8GhAhFvViET9Hn-6z1MVb8L5HFMlVpcZg7AHCc2fBNtuH1z4seet-pJI4USGYbb8EUOOz2l5vles23KswIZMGhFtcQ0J4DkQTlIKfZxA0YXN7w_g0dVCdzORrv91FWUyJOcvNQe2Wu8aSuUtDoaIJIogrSxROzLwqPbpSllwVS0pAihj1FU7_zjrbSg/s4080/20230625_134906.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4080" data-original-width="3060" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB8GhAhFvViET9Hn-6z1MVb8L5HFMlVpcZg7AHCc2fBNtuH1z4seet-pJI4USGYbb8EUOOz2l5vles23KswIZMGhFtcQ0J4DkQTlIKfZxA0YXN7w_g0dVCdzORrv91FWUyJOcvNQe2Wu8aSuUtDoaIJIogrSxROzLwqPbpSllwVS0pAihj1FU7_zjrbSg/w300-h400/20230625_134906.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And mounted upright. Brett insisted that if I wanted 6 metres, then I would get 6 metres, so the wall imposes a little on the garage car space. I am really happy with this compromise</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaDlQuMZQKMvO41UfkINPYyyMzgM11TLea0f_9yixois3EDtCRsW1CbMSh8bEnyX3hCrdFlfqzIcCViiSKTSohjEkCWTUlgPnkGNP65bB54SkaXcaIS9N20mp9y1Vnh7iy2SphCWpzt25YsyDrp0wHzz4xd2KOe8wfCEstzo3jqZWU4tx5qdyp6Fyuagg/s4080/20230625_134926.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4080" data-original-width="3060" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaDlQuMZQKMvO41UfkINPYyyMzgM11TLea0f_9yixois3EDtCRsW1CbMSh8bEnyX3hCrdFlfqzIcCViiSKTSohjEkCWTUlgPnkGNP65bB54SkaXcaIS9N20mp9y1Vnh7iy2SphCWpzt25YsyDrp0wHzz4xd2KOe8wfCEstzo3jqZWU4tx5qdyp6Fyuagg/w300-h400/20230625_134926.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Another change from my original idea was to install a doorway from the train room, into the garage area. The doorway will be a big benefit later, although it will affect the length of the staging tracks at that end. </td></tr></tbody></table><u><br /></u><div><u>Next steps.</u></div><div><br /></div><div>I have to arrange an electrician to rough out the wiring for the power points, room lights, and future air conditioning. More timber will be needed to frame out the ensuites area, and for the plaster board sheeting in the walls, and ceiling. I also need to further clear my train room area - there is still too much stuff in the way</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Until next time, build a model (or two)</div>Rob Nesbitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17057159654871941767noreply@blogger.com0Junee NSW 2663, Australia-34.8689219 147.5833258-63.179155736178842 112.42707580000001 -6.5586880638211511 -177.2604242tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3996073030941560983.post-4498576730352036052023-06-05T18:34:00.000-07:002023-06-05T18:34:07.926-07:00Solving the HO housing crisis? Scratchbuilding the Docker Street Gatekeeper cottage<p><b> HO model of the Docker Street gatekeeper cottage</b></p><p><br /></p><p>Making models out of styrene is an aspect of the hobby I am finding quite satisfying. Not having a kit, or even plans just adds to the challenge. And selection of prototype specific structures, firmly sets the location for the model.</p><p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinnjXByEQGuIQ3H0e7p9fq1LvPsFvNc0NQQg525AqiP2H8iEVg_7aMLxvc7Vwgf-zBdyyZhOfFWw2nCAEdVoIUKR-lc-fHi6UlZ4QkLuL8ARVxome1k6oWNqFjofY352N70CaoADSDsBbLa8mGgQqdb8cnQS9SdLh8onl6Y6vEM75t8b6WGPvhC7Pj/s2103/Docker%20St%201997.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1360" data-original-width="2103" height="361" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinnjXByEQGuIQ3H0e7p9fq1LvPsFvNc0NQQg525AqiP2H8iEVg_7aMLxvc7Vwgf-zBdyyZhOfFWw2nCAEdVoIUKR-lc-fHi6UlZ4QkLuL8ARVxome1k6oWNqFjofY352N70CaoADSDsBbLa8mGgQqdb8cnQS9SdLh8onl6Y6vEM75t8b6WGPvhC7Pj/w559-h361/Docker%20St%201997.jpg" width="559" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My picture of the cottage taken in 1997, just after the headshunt track (for the gasworks siding) had been removed</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>There are no kits for this design of cottage, but the high peaked roof is indicative of the gothic style used by Whitton for other stations made in the 1880s during the railway's rapid expansion in NSW. This cottage, and the now demolished cottage at Urana Street had the same basic design, although each got unique additions.</p><p><i><span style="color: #990000;">I have more prototype pictures on an earlier blog post</span></i></p><p><i><span style="color: #990000;">https://buildingwagga.blogspot.com/2022/07/docker-street-gatekeeper-cottage.html</span></i></p><p><u>Plans</u></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtydUbB0bJQ_IeojU_ekgW0zZYyRCDaKBE_e5gdAhYaxy3Jjfsly9PBHOxJpzuigRylFGC8L0fnYz-ApDZujONhjLredFGitB4Y0GhnUSl0xYCTTpe5X3_Z3b30D2iKRv13kes9-LuApH8Y9Ushwuoh3_o6Vf2EK2K8_523H-lQQGeG_zcPpK3E3gC/s2338/Scan_20220711.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2338" data-original-width="1700" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtydUbB0bJQ_IeojU_ekgW0zZYyRCDaKBE_e5gdAhYaxy3Jjfsly9PBHOxJpzuigRylFGC8L0fnYz-ApDZujONhjLredFGitB4Y0GhnUSl0xYCTTpe5X3_Z3b30D2iKRv13kes9-LuApH8Y9Ushwuoh3_o6Vf2EK2K8_523H-lQQGeG_zcPpK3E3gC/w466-h640/Scan_20220711.jpg" width="466" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpYRzXoWpkKlreFprKUFPiJv7s4bDFs80Gn8NHZGB5b5Zpgr27LmTvkFlDtBeU-L4MLQgK7Ysi1vahHdV1-njMN_UtALQOHwXymXEcdoDfC03i2iBu5gTk0dU9QHjItVw5CcLGM7xaRgrIJwkWN2MX4RLyQzUtPad9wF53F-GOOzkHSk9cZmL348PU/s2338/Scan_20220805%20(3).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2338" data-original-width="1700" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpYRzXoWpkKlreFprKUFPiJv7s4bDFs80Gn8NHZGB5b5Zpgr27LmTvkFlDtBeU-L4MLQgK7Ysi1vahHdV1-njMN_UtALQOHwXymXEcdoDfC03i2iBu5gTk0dU9QHjItVw5CcLGM7xaRgrIJwkWN2MX4RLyQzUtPad9wF53F-GOOzkHSk9cZmL348PU/w466-h640/Scan_20220805%20(3).jpg" width="466" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Plans were made from photos, and certain aspects of other buildings I did have plans for. Note, I corrected an error in the roof above from the plans I posted earlier.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p><u>Making the cottage out of styrene</u></p><p>The first stage is the tedious step, and takes a good number of hours - cutting out. I use .040 thou Evergreen brand styrene, which is a compromise with strength, and ease of cutting.</p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie-yOyMxl6RYZm7bN4Fu9KHIcSs9EQtXrhiBE4CfMd9UcAt8y0hFImfVtjpWSvGXeGhEZg_VfEO0-mc27-9EjNhXKvVad-qKE4yoTnYXuD0AQcHS4cNdlZ3HAHlbNXHCAFG77L9i4r2Ye6oVzXxkaV_VGV6PMHOKMsG2epVp7fSmNmfn6Z8q3uyC3E/s1952/P1011763.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1163" data-original-width="1952" height="311" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie-yOyMxl6RYZm7bN4Fu9KHIcSs9EQtXrhiBE4CfMd9UcAt8y0hFImfVtjpWSvGXeGhEZg_VfEO0-mc27-9EjNhXKvVad-qKE4yoTnYXuD0AQcHS4cNdlZ3HAHlbNXHCAFG77L9i4r2Ye6oVzXxkaV_VGV6PMHOKMsG2epVp7fSmNmfn6Z8q3uyC3E/w521-h311/P1011763.JPG" width="521" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">All main walls. Note the fibro annex off the rear (northern wall) is not shown, nor is there any window or door on the northern wall.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_8gf-cYSQM5rd5U5EF5fKWvR_9XiLIwTwtX6EC3Y9cszvnGiM13cwIfYwOwWwMgdcnJhV4kWtzkjILOlQgITw3UwUcpSO_-i6gaJ04q-DGhv4Ll4zEDUzOHt5KtMYOQ3dw20E4vgM7bvD0J6ZUNwpxDHpOVRrPORCFT8lZlRmiNHspX9CvD7IZ8_8/s1957/P1011762.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="786" data-original-width="1957" height="209" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_8gf-cYSQM5rd5U5EF5fKWvR_9XiLIwTwtX6EC3Y9cszvnGiM13cwIfYwOwWwMgdcnJhV4kWtzkjILOlQgITw3UwUcpSO_-i6gaJ04q-DGhv4Ll4zEDUzOHt5KtMYOQ3dw20E4vgM7bvD0J6ZUNwpxDHpOVRrPORCFT8lZlRmiNHspX9CvD7IZ8_8/w519-h209/P1011762.JPG" width="519" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The slots in the walls are made by chain drilling, and then cutting out with a sharp hobbyknife. Working from left to right - mark the area with soft pencil; drill a series of holes; cleanup with a knife</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKorBWZpkLvmyL2czozbP9YG9dZjEZmfnsXUZlHzf9h_btJtOT-JInY2opvLwRQFuUD9ORhd1TW2XAC23F3vXow2-wGn2pzsVnyj8uSmpd9MVuYVJFaKh1owNHeYMX5ddVnkEJbM3U8lEZrtzB85X6JM1S6B7WnIE8ilKxVBCzdu76Q8JNcSOq9rLD/s1591/P1011775.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1332" data-original-width="1591" height="335" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKorBWZpkLvmyL2czozbP9YG9dZjEZmfnsXUZlHzf9h_btJtOT-JInY2opvLwRQFuUD9ORhd1TW2XAC23F3vXow2-wGn2pzsVnyj8uSmpd9MVuYVJFaKh1owNHeYMX5ddVnkEJbM3U8lEZrtzB85X6JM1S6B7WnIE8ilKxVBCzdu76Q8JNcSOq9rLD/w400-h335/P1011775.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; 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Carefully take measurements from the plan, and cuts need to be made on my dwinding supply of evergreen corrugated styrene. Even so, I did get a few gaps, as can be seen in the above picture. I filled these with plastic putty. Re-inforcement of the valleys between the 4 gables was more trial and error</td></tr></tbody></table><p>Whilst nowhere as complex as Wagga Station, I still have more things to learn. The valleys between the roof gables should include a channel, and my roof method doesn't make provisions for it. Perhaps filling the valleys with leaves may hide things later?</p><p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh51uodPo0NGUrgofKttCvK13cmluL8zLMDhqQ_blnZ81TP9ZbXF4vKkgmHYy0G61LBpq1oYvpVdmoqI4DUX5CrZdK_MSglgJ69LmclGJWniAso3t9igPaPpszoYpYdwXqYQVF2pwhs2JD3hU7ZVyMW1Jp6bnjKr4gX6aM73XOVJF1TFGRNFTadKGmz/s1798/P1011782.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1304" data-original-width="1798" height="290" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh51uodPo0NGUrgofKttCvK13cmluL8zLMDhqQ_blnZ81TP9ZbXF4vKkgmHYy0G61LBpq1oYvpVdmoqI4DUX5CrZdK_MSglgJ69LmclGJWniAso3t9igPaPpszoYpYdwXqYQVF2pwhs2JD3hU7ZVyMW1Jp6bnjKr4gX6aM73XOVJF1TFGRNFTadKGmz/w400-h290/P1011782.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Front veranda awning, and slot for the chimney</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; 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I covered my chimney construction, roof capping, and downpipe methods in earlier blog posts.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRgkHuLj5nI724F73dBx-Hf43EDZ-XUrq7Ll11KL-5WRYPtRNOY13L8xUaCXaLq0AmFf9s47mlD5xI063blQcCMankYGaQXIOLDogQ5fIctj2xCrAKVl8dd-KKnBSZbyYc8cOgWTsW2NhRkecrqx2zJCcyijiuJGRHYhr1fi6p9f4oVCgwD5zKyVph/s1536/P1011816.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1298" data-original-width="1536" height="540" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRgkHuLj5nI724F73dBx-Hf43EDZ-XUrq7Ll11KL-5WRYPtRNOY13L8xUaCXaLq0AmFf9s47mlD5xI063blQcCMankYGaQXIOLDogQ5fIctj2xCrAKVl8dd-KKnBSZbyYc8cOgWTsW2NhRkecrqx2zJCcyijiuJGRHYhr1fi6p9f4oVCgwD5zKyVph/w640-h540/P1011816.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy49sXosmqyA7taaEotN0jGJ0B-XlSi4rgonlVDp7HXQ53OaepiNctAqacpsdVlwBNodgdazpWJJy0uOmngr2vVOJSLLPk2Qpw5GqKI1MPDxS9JBILCnzJQTHHnVz0osUX8Iqk0mXJShiU4GkePdQBtSS-sxKo6aimBn5w405ke1YhI6-k2gLLqUxM/s1771/P1011817.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1230" data-original-width="1771" height="444" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy49sXosmqyA7taaEotN0jGJ0B-XlSi4rgonlVDp7HXQ53OaepiNctAqacpsdVlwBNodgdazpWJJy0uOmngr2vVOJSLLPk2Qpw5GqKI1MPDxS9JBILCnzJQTHHnVz0osUX8Iqk0mXJShiU4GkePdQBtSS-sxKo6aimBn5w405ke1YhI6-k2gLLqUxM/w640-h444/P1011817.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The lower wall of the fibro annex can be seen in this picture. It can be positioned lower</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL5gYASycSHpIJsCDQN2__gExuOSAJpCAD2WerKYryPaGJrcw1nAwdDttOYij2LsAu3p_DEcG7jUA2GPJtOACMgvYwdgxJKvKMhlJn31SFCvMM0HEBqYSw4TWXwL-7ZfVueHj1cQD_nRRhuIwj13ZlPEYTyGMxc2igTcJ3aSPzcBi5RWC3HDYyYHnQ/s1763/P1011818.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1256" data-original-width="1763" height="456" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL5gYASycSHpIJsCDQN2__gExuOSAJpCAD2WerKYryPaGJrcw1nAwdDttOYij2LsAu3p_DEcG7jUA2GPJtOACMgvYwdgxJKvKMhlJn31SFCvMM0HEBqYSw4TWXwL-7ZfVueHj1cQD_nRRhuIwj13ZlPEYTyGMxc2igTcJ3aSPzcBi5RWC3HDYyYHnQ/w640-h456/P1011818.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdvCF6H8dNp7kQyqWru0SB4eeKwzxD4pIMMF9tVtL3jH4UHVPLGRG0CAJBsQ5iIZUcIw0s-yevyQIr7LB0M0pBxVgs2nEXKm3cVkiTb2fMv46FOmX4K5JxrE9KuL8M4VcNCFwLmquMpFGH6TLUpcU3Fg1du70x9-EMRiyOZOOF3j0nklkSfGZVM9XG/s1628/P1011819.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1217" data-original-width="1628" height="478" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdvCF6H8dNp7kQyqWru0SB4eeKwzxD4pIMMF9tVtL3jH4UHVPLGRG0CAJBsQ5iIZUcIw0s-yevyQIr7LB0M0pBxVgs2nEXKm3cVkiTb2fMv46FOmX4K5JxrE9KuL8M4VcNCFwLmquMpFGH6TLUpcU3Fg1du70x9-EMRiyOZOOF3j0nklkSfGZVM9XG/w640-h478/P1011819.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_ILfcxPEknrQMkcM0TKV6whEC88fh6xxUalxSUnNqgWLw0akpT681uK8o3-kaV_KEVmTzYCc1onZ1UwokJZ9N4NrYQf-n8Fv33lAWCnNS95448NgdlgbX06xIqMtmC1zftEFisyzzDjVtPN8W77_QM0hqNdD2etaO-ifOnmpfVqMgIdMjKwTW6mTc/s1744/P1011822.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1181" data-original-width="1744" height="434" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_ILfcxPEknrQMkcM0TKV6whEC88fh6xxUalxSUnNqgWLw0akpT681uK8o3-kaV_KEVmTzYCc1onZ1UwokJZ9N4NrYQf-n8Fv33lAWCnNS95448NgdlgbX06xIqMtmC1zftEFisyzzDjVtPN8W77_QM0hqNdD2etaO-ifOnmpfVqMgIdMjKwTW6mTc/w640-h434/P1011822.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I used the same heritage colour that was on the blockwork of Wagga station, rather than the harsh white of my prototype picture. Why? It seemed right to tie the two models together, and I already had the paint (a Taubmanns "Bamboo Cane" Sample Pot from Bunnings). This paint was starting to go off, and I had to strain out some lumps, before thinning for the spraying. </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>At this point (about 3 weeks ago), my steady progress stopped, and I didn't get back to the workbench to work on the model for 2 weeks. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYpTgnwtXrMc2zWlQl8KvzHdi_xWPwODg7nYqTn0dkfvDwcoRoDx054-3kEL7HVqVrF9Uc7oWP9Zf0so4h9J7sMBPT1PCXsE2OW4Nz-FzPRU8Y40aiANgptJkx_aSDMUjy9lqDICV3jtuPw99pAZ56BzHpYdtn0-isP0OxPEze6Xiz5dFej3xQZzm2/s2043/P1011836.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1344" data-original-width="2043" height="422" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYpTgnwtXrMc2zWlQl8KvzHdi_xWPwODg7nYqTn0dkfvDwcoRoDx054-3kEL7HVqVrF9Uc7oWP9Zf0so4h9J7sMBPT1PCXsE2OW4Nz-FzPRU8Y40aiANgptJkx_aSDMUjy9lqDICV3jtuPw99pAZ56BzHpYdtn0-isP0OxPEze6Xiz5dFej3xQZzm2/w640-h422/P1011836.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A very rough masking of the walls for the Tamiya flat green, and spray paint. Some parts of the roof didn't quite get the coverage, and were touched up with a brush. Similar brushwork on the veranda awning. Tamiya white on the facias, and Tamiya Aluminium for the guttering</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5k7wO1yx5fCZaNrG-Pz8wla2b7SF8hK62kbxwgmrjeetiwbb-IGwEPqfLwneFkk791-8yFfMKTlmA7is5bTskZybHbbeqxBPADT3ftF8o38xZLBnl94yM7zSHE9paTQ7rAhzdDHYxydv56e3xjUh4BwJIcQgfwLy1RejBthk1N6e98_Irlj78qoOW/s1069/P1011835.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1068" data-original-width="1069" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5k7wO1yx5fCZaNrG-Pz8wla2b7SF8hK62kbxwgmrjeetiwbb-IGwEPqfLwneFkk791-8yFfMKTlmA7is5bTskZybHbbeqxBPADT3ftF8o38xZLBnl94yM7zSHE9paTQ7rAhzdDHYxydv56e3xjUh4BwJIcQgfwLy1RejBthk1N6e98_Irlj78qoOW/w400-h400/P1011835.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Windows were drawn and painted on clear styrene with a bow pen for the mullions, and brush for the edges. When dry, these would be cut for each window opening</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdKLwtp3Bb0ZAogMynemolwDR9BW48NeWWOcH4FNvfMBJPPaJ1h3-Iruia-umwZ__DYMV5URxhPXgR9DsguYZ7WkkTQ0KUmdmG0gWDN2C_yg2KMOP9c4n5DSsTQiDXXOi_xt90_NUL6_OqjGj43qrOEjI4bis34Y5O8fhljXW9qZTX0-r52RLMeOL7/s1693/P1011837.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1146" data-original-width="1693" height="434" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdKLwtp3Bb0ZAogMynemolwDR9BW48NeWWOcH4FNvfMBJPPaJ1h3-Iruia-umwZ__DYMV5URxhPXgR9DsguYZ7WkkTQ0KUmdmG0gWDN2C_yg2KMOP9c4n5DSsTQiDXXOi_xt90_NUL6_OqjGj43qrOEjI4bis34Y5O8fhljXW9qZTX0-r52RLMeOL7/w640-h434/P1011837.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Weathering with pastel rust powder changed the colour of the roof to be closer to the olive of the protoype roof in my 1997 colour picture. But, I probably overdid it a bit.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtolCe9tAkDvURF5dQPwMlVUTCqLC1jcYqQ4SDFwjTzI7jmzNnrHdEqnc2Ve88g8YOeN26jHEveHmp14_pmKYI3oqBWXphBhbiS5iEtbcaHzWWlhoy-Lyc0ZPq_5tKmr3J4SmOflPOD2g1PFLZzmfq3xPdoXXVI5yeY1GAvUs9qs3-bAWZBuCKtB0k/s1951/P1011838.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1284" data-original-width="1951" height="422" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtolCe9tAkDvURF5dQPwMlVUTCqLC1jcYqQ4SDFwjTzI7jmzNnrHdEqnc2Ve88g8YOeN26jHEveHmp14_pmKYI3oqBWXphBhbiS5iEtbcaHzWWlhoy-Lyc0ZPq_5tKmr3J4SmOflPOD2g1PFLZzmfq3xPdoXXVI5yeY1GAvUs9qs3-bAWZBuCKtB0k/w640-h422/P1011838.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ9_kLNRBZN2-bbuzpOeGm4q0a4oGD8uTIsKhM1ucmy8zDCnaholnyWAEtnogZvRb_YmPCZacllUdIhDRpno9q9Q0UeU98TZW4Q0x0jYlmoL-TzbwguiqruoxQUKKjPM83B6PDkXi1uAld-oB0k9O77R3uUzRXpo51eoL2DGLYiLNetEDA7-waAJGx/s1912/P1011839.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1416" data-original-width="1912" height="474" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ9_kLNRBZN2-bbuzpOeGm4q0a4oGD8uTIsKhM1ucmy8zDCnaholnyWAEtnogZvRb_YmPCZacllUdIhDRpno9q9Q0UeU98TZW4Q0x0jYlmoL-TzbwguiqruoxQUKKjPM83B6PDkXi1uAld-oB0k9O77R3uUzRXpo51eoL2DGLYiLNetEDA7-waAJGx/w640-h474/P1011839.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTNUqdhnl4mVKRIWYir-2SgT445o4A8ng629yBdRIYzNOP_lYPfvf5hunfPRJBJ_gKQOy7oubXWsUYyxU7f4aQtc6yf_eX_bZa29ZHiT3UVauVVFTEpRcLX1mFLaQQ6ShDzT0h780a588sux29RgMdqJJ26z62o25OhCM1PXH9WKvnTnLIYAiGebX3/s1855/P1011840.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1302" data-original-width="1855" height="450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTNUqdhnl4mVKRIWYir-2SgT445o4A8ng629yBdRIYzNOP_lYPfvf5hunfPRJBJ_gKQOy7oubXWsUYyxU7f4aQtc6yf_eX_bZa29ZHiT3UVauVVFTEpRcLX1mFLaQQ6ShDzT0h780a588sux29RgMdqJJ26z62o25OhCM1PXH9WKvnTnLIYAiGebX3/w640-h450/P1011840.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidF7asvx6f_rofbn1D6RH_27h8eB4139GC-gt4pO7R8DZBPYRr0py9T7hIAQXDnmGjwkm6jewWUfqwUHnjPNl_MyGyAPaNG7nm0zJ5Udv_u6WgOgbdmozmr-a5xuWBf2aolJ2DHDHlSMYA1NVCRcyMoO1HKkEzlXWkWFGwxStjc3D7B7AhpZ5BzKlp/s1756/P1011841.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1347" data-original-width="1756" height="490" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidF7asvx6f_rofbn1D6RH_27h8eB4139GC-gt4pO7R8DZBPYRr0py9T7hIAQXDnmGjwkm6jewWUfqwUHnjPNl_MyGyAPaNG7nm0zJ5Udv_u6WgOgbdmozmr-a5xuWBf2aolJ2DHDHlSMYA1NVCRcyMoO1HKkEzlXWkWFGwxStjc3D7B7AhpZ5BzKlp/w640-h490/P1011841.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>After fitting the windows, and doors, the model is now essentially complete. There is always more that could be done (such as switch boards, and outside toilet block), and I will wait final placement on the layout. I could also fit an interior, as the cottage is to be placed on the asile side of the tracks</p><p> This cottage will not win any awards, as the painted windows lack the 3D effect. This was a compromise for speed, over fidelity.</p><p><u>Conclusion</u></p><p>Setting a specific location for a layout is a two edge sword. Selection of scenery, buildings, and other prototype features is a simple matter of just observation, has been done for you. However, the downside can be a challenge; locating photos of now disappeared structures and then making plans if none exist increases the sense of satisfaction upon completion.</p><p>(I am sorry for the delay in posting - but I didn't want to finish this post with yet another unfinished building)</p><p>Until next time</p><p><br /></p>Rob Nesbitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17057159654871941767noreply@blogger.com4Wagga Wagga NSW 2650, Australia-35.1025977 147.3655103-63.412831536178842 112.20926030000001 -6.7923638638211514 -177.47823970000002tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3996073030941560983.post-65121971961103094632023-05-01T17:59:00.002-07:002023-05-01T17:59:23.710-07:00Borambola Goods Shed<p><b> Borambola Goods Shed - modifying a kit</b></p><p>The Borambola goods shed is a NSW G2 design, built for the Wagga Wagga to Humula branch line opened in 1917. The railway authorities had obviously assumed that Borambola would have a significant future, as they also constructed a large A4 station building, station master residence, as well as an elevated water tank. History though tells that this optimism was unfounded. The A4 station building was relocated to Uranquinty, and no growth occured, until the line "closed" in 1974. </p><p>But, in a twist, the goods shed became a survivor, when all other buildings were removed. Whilst it is no longer possible to access, as far as I can tell, the goods shed is still standing today</p><p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikSYoEXY9O7l_0GjPbjS36TDwiB4JknLbNWbORt03GH0ICzQ91lZ3NVp98nbfd-GUTWLEmXjnjiGoEJJuN8Pg2A3UT_zUrZ1i1K4hUmG2H1AFTmJYX99tHk2lZOoR4RG35UM-BUj9yb0FgmoURQ2BeonInYQEQUeJu70h3VA4pdkYg5MuquYQR9upQ/s1437/Borambola%20Goods%20Shed%20(27-11-90).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="961" data-original-width="1437" height="330" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikSYoEXY9O7l_0GjPbjS36TDwiB4JknLbNWbORt03GH0ICzQ91lZ3NVp98nbfd-GUTWLEmXjnjiGoEJJuN8Pg2A3UT_zUrZ1i1K4hUmG2H1AFTmJYX99tHk2lZOoR4RG35UM-BUj9yb0FgmoURQ2BeonInYQEQUeJu70h3VA4pdkYg5MuquYQR9upQ/w494-h330/Borambola%20Goods%20Shed%20(27-11-90).jpg" width="494" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The goods shed in 1990 - photographer unknown. This is the view from the railside - the track having been removed</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p><br /></p><p>My only visit to Borambola was in the early 1980s At that time, I was not planning to model the line, so I only I took a few slide pictures of the general site.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij9X6JybyiYrT8YAfNFeyrnqJWPyMiXdPUGZlOBnWQmrwS1eHA1bylt1XYvkYc30IOuYPhX19qg_97RrkXN7W4IS-0yEkpW0jA5YKoBD_r7Xih1J-V18NxmkvI3M7pjKZlxpfT_Uwx6hXCEEfgrZXIbW4_YcIHfzdp7ibkyVWeQeB1b8IBea-wbj40/s2592/2017-08-24_3.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1728" data-original-width="2592" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij9X6JybyiYrT8YAfNFeyrnqJWPyMiXdPUGZlOBnWQmrwS1eHA1bylt1XYvkYc30IOuYPhX19qg_97RrkXN7W4IS-0yEkpW0jA5YKoBD_r7Xih1J-V18NxmkvI3M7pjKZlxpfT_Uwx6hXCEEfgrZXIbW4_YcIHfzdp7ibkyVWeQeB1b8IBea-wbj40/w400-h266/2017-08-24_3.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My 1980s general site picture, looking north (towards Wagga). Hidden in the shadows of the goods shed, the water tank can observed, glinting in the sun</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkJv4vHzPVDLbV3n5RPv2OYIMWskXKA5dHfkXT--FUENzFwdlMKNJccDljh5slb5FbBG7xe9fc37xvMjAOnPNMrPLQ4lmIM0rhrM86Q7D6cOLrOq2jUpIV5Rr0Z4IAZHqG2r7hKbeBbhqWEWvnLbgJZoMCwB-z0PF029bxPdcIW6sXpIu-ax_0ktmt/s786/Closeup%20looking%20south.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="348" data-original-width="786" height="178" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkJv4vHzPVDLbV3n5RPv2OYIMWskXKA5dHfkXT--FUENzFwdlMKNJccDljh5slb5FbBG7xe9fc37xvMjAOnPNMrPLQ4lmIM0rhrM86Q7D6cOLrOq2jUpIV5Rr0Z4IAZHqG2r7hKbeBbhqWEWvnLbgJZoMCwB-z0PF029bxPdcIW6sXpIu-ax_0ktmt/w400-h178/Closeup%20looking%20south.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Looking south in the 1980s The large platform of the goods shed is difficult to determine</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>A few years ago, I received a few pictures showing the goods shed as it was in 1990. Up to then, I had assumed (and hadn't recalled the difference from my visit) that the shed was similar to Ladysmith, but the pictures showed a large timber platform, typical of the NSW G2 design.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisnZnYtwe_2Ir6RQC0PRGpJw5QjgQG7-03D8gquUiP5DBVDLgYW8OJwxGjh8WYQmkkebjQBiG-NpysVtImsZGMWPkPGx3IQddWNVN65c5owIErM432FWQSy3HZRdXC4OllQKBYu52arc9qNEf2wsa4EyUqsJrKLdTOC_sRo9nU0P6gJuX4Q8Nz4IN4/s1426/Borambola%20Goods%20Shed%20(27-11-90).....jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="949" data-original-width="1426" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisnZnYtwe_2Ir6RQC0PRGpJw5QjgQG7-03D8gquUiP5DBVDLgYW8OJwxGjh8WYQmkkebjQBiG-NpysVtImsZGMWPkPGx3IQddWNVN65c5owIErM432FWQSy3HZRdXC4OllQKBYu52arc9qNEf2wsa4EyUqsJrKLdTOC_sRo9nU0P6gJuX4Q8Nz4IN4/w400-h266/Borambola%20Goods%20Shed%20(27-11-90).....jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgQGHLerb-c5TDI8o_CMTQPofINEjjK2DaDGmzEXNGmRV-4IXzd4xBvsresgIk9R4lzD0pJnMR47jl_NGUwwou3nYi_jUdDBW9raEVEgPy5zQCk9-bvB_bBZAgqogKrI_1uFtJqwdzl-nnhAisPGuP7ikwQTSil_lgS0Ib8BuyJjeec_DxPD0PwRR8/s1425/Borambola%20Goods%20Shed%20(27-11-90)...jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="954" data-original-width="1425" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgQGHLerb-c5TDI8o_CMTQPofINEjjK2DaDGmzEXNGmRV-4IXzd4xBvsresgIk9R4lzD0pJnMR47jl_NGUwwou3nYi_jUdDBW9raEVEgPy5zQCk9-bvB_bBZAgqogKrI_1uFtJqwdzl-nnhAisPGuP7ikwQTSil_lgS0Ib8BuyJjeec_DxPD0PwRR8/w400-h268/Borambola%20Goods%20Shed%20(27-11-90)...jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqlulPjg42n6LilrQ-pBbQubvaQRCSzX6-iAlLCZVstF5kugdnr-MZQ1Zh1ncSp4h6YOqn307RzFxDaPcWONpdKs294Kz5KTHZvu-49IBJq70rh-3ilAhOJmIXDbxBgl476-rvC7BcPFaGBoGTS46mJoX-H1RKOsa35Vb0Ai-ijEJW7FuH3ZTByah1/s1420/Borambola%20Goods%20Shed%20(27-11-90)..jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="949" data-original-width="1420" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqlulPjg42n6LilrQ-pBbQubvaQRCSzX6-iAlLCZVstF5kugdnr-MZQ1Zh1ncSp4h6YOqn307RzFxDaPcWONpdKs294Kz5KTHZvu-49IBJq70rh-3ilAhOJmIXDbxBgl476-rvC7BcPFaGBoGTS46mJoX-H1RKOsa35Vb0Ai-ijEJW7FuH3ZTByah1/w400-h268/Borambola%20Goods%20Shed%20(27-11-90)..jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The water tank had been removed, leaving the guttering</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK4D_bgw5jpYg04NZBbC577H22sq9aEy292XdwN-f90Vd9eEepZvu0Z44BHXNfvkX1tCCSWd0wlY459VdBBAQULOBv66VBK3DXphZ1OPGq7c1o2-Ah58piwEgNxpBXOSEIWKBXgQjnRT9k-G0CHLnu11dsv8Lcts4sZfF5c-_rMdHWm3rud8iTLW3n/s1431/Borambola%20Goods%20Shed%20(WSA)(3-91).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="961" data-original-width="1431" height="269" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK4D_bgw5jpYg04NZBbC577H22sq9aEy292XdwN-f90Vd9eEepZvu0Z44BHXNfvkX1tCCSWd0wlY459VdBBAQULOBv66VBK3DXphZ1OPGq7c1o2-Ah58piwEgNxpBXOSEIWKBXgQjnRT9k-G0CHLnu11dsv8Lcts4sZfF5c-_rMdHWm3rud8iTLW3n/w400-h269/Borambola%20Goods%20Shed%20(WSA)(3-91).jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A 1991 view of the shed taken from Mates Gully road. Note the lack of the water tank confirms the time line</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCj48LcjbMhkusfpg-ic7CdaTD-4j8tXopmZe9PpIZjEUYOQ4N6j2eEBsmnHtCpj2-na1IhxoluNqQTqwXKiViJxL6qa4kU_f_hgI3yuwMBfDe7zrrGA-UpsXuB8YemD5KeSt-3z4uZFHSuON6yFqEvKTKQvL1UPR-1PDKGa7AUvxxbXzvMis14RUm/s2520/Graeme%20Skeet%20Borambola.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1680" data-original-width="2520" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCj48LcjbMhkusfpg-ic7CdaTD-4j8tXopmZe9PpIZjEUYOQ4N6j2eEBsmnHtCpj2-na1IhxoluNqQTqwXKiViJxL6qa4kU_f_hgI3yuwMBfDe7zrrGA-UpsXuB8YemD5KeSt-3z4uZFHSuON6yFqEvKTKQvL1UPR-1PDKGa7AUvxxbXzvMis14RUm/w400-h266/Graeme%20Skeet%20Borambola.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Graeme Skeet took this picture after the line closed, showing the goods shed, water tank, with the stark bare paddocks in the background. (note the waiting room station behind the goods shed is not attached) This will approximate the view from the aisles of my layout - An easy background to paint</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p><u>The kit.</u></p><p>I bought two NSW G2 laser cut kits in 2017 from the Stuart Walker range, and constructed the ladysmith goods shed, leaving one for Borambola. In the subsequent 6 years, I skills had improved to such a degree, that the idea of making a G2 shed from styrene was probably be just as fast as a kit, and wouldn't need to compromise. And selling the kit would provide some funds. But, I bought the kit to build, so I may as well build it.</p><p><span style="color: #990000;">(<i>My earlier build of the Ladysmith goods shed can be found on this link.)</i></span></p><p><span style="color: #990000;">https://buildingwagga.blogspot.com/2017/09/ladysmith-goods-shed.html</span></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>The Walker range of kits is aimed at the beginner to intermediate modeller, and assemble extremely well. But, there are deficiencies that with some tweaking, can be overcome</p><p> </p><p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirGdixXGexY_j0t90j_DFIrpnQ9_SJHJvTe3MRoTeS3ooP_Zch5B7FOFz8esrCi9_IIqXv5RUlmsGZyaZD81GkvI1gpO2n13EDnIDJI4WxBQP8dZcs1AvejgK_Mf_Ut19cQa6zVs25KPzJ1ihqcDYpnA0CoLG9cBW4djo9X9DFTOdXHUzYfXTWAXRU/s2048/P1011722.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirGdixXGexY_j0t90j_DFIrpnQ9_SJHJvTe3MRoTeS3ooP_Zch5B7FOFz8esrCi9_IIqXv5RUlmsGZyaZD81GkvI1gpO2n13EDnIDJI4WxBQP8dZcs1AvejgK_Mf_Ut19cQa6zVs25KPzJ1ihqcDYpnA0CoLG9cBW4djo9X9DFTOdXHUzYfXTWAXRU/w480-h640/P1011722.JPG" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The unopened kit. The colour image on the label shows the finished shed, and it is overly clumsy on the platform. </td></tr></tbody></table><p><br /></p><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQKOFwaLynU2DVnHWBPHXSEU5lOIpfVbFaqNK1E5DGQCd8bRcRzgFnKhugocOrlmBDfLJxvcjQgnojqAhydIbrhdw2Xtw732bhj0pZerpWNc0l3xqJayJiH54BiwAfahf6psww1yDaKzXXb4lrcg5J-1b2eLeQEk_Din_GzjL6532HQGvuasJAF7BC/s2048/P1011724.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQKOFwaLynU2DVnHWBPHXSEU5lOIpfVbFaqNK1E5DGQCd8bRcRzgFnKhugocOrlmBDfLJxvcjQgnojqAhydIbrhdw2Xtw732bhj0pZerpWNc0l3xqJayJiH54BiwAfahf6psww1yDaKzXXb4lrcg5J-1b2eLeQEk_Din_GzjL6532HQGvuasJAF7BC/w400-h300/P1011724.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Borambola G2 shed did not have the annex, so I filled in the laser cut holes.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD-0tD6LssS-YJn5SE5nWf3YG_bmW5JYtq5xlJOYGTNjBWv-rwk6dUPp_Ki2IVraeamekxpQi38XMmyKb9lS7JFcHBJ2iL10t0sdJQFj3YhIjAhkOlGUfeNJAjBmN3M0r1QVG3_W_0UDdXc0NFr-8RAmVJA5BAv4imhIW0mJClfbXwhw0NcCbvn_Hl/s2048/P1011725.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD-0tD6LssS-YJn5SE5nWf3YG_bmW5JYtq5xlJOYGTNjBWv-rwk6dUPp_Ki2IVraeamekxpQi38XMmyKb9lS7JFcHBJ2iL10t0sdJQFj3YhIjAhkOlGUfeNJAjBmN3M0r1QVG3_W_0UDdXc0NFr-8RAmVJA5BAv4imhIW0mJClfbXwhw0NcCbvn_Hl/w400-h300/P1011725.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The biggest visual error in the laser cut, is that the board thickness is significantly thicker than scale. So I rebated out a channel on the edge of the laser cut platforms, and attached "joists" from stripwood. </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj66L8pRzCaGLYROaD4fkz-7l3csYjCCxauBwQCZjSgCyn4q18EzGlq1aBuoGtNawTy1FSusRsJLNhfLv6KpT-TTK_WwH9eXIroVubRAz2UAnem_FiUHUPlztvLGaARxyRtXwbUDmSPFluEfd-pVDbc6zpZz4Bvys1lH8Lp_wUrYkR3hqATd_hgeq_1/s1669/P1011734.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="675" data-original-width="1669" height="161" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj66L8pRzCaGLYROaD4fkz-7l3csYjCCxauBwQCZjSgCyn4q18EzGlq1aBuoGtNawTy1FSusRsJLNhfLv6KpT-TTK_WwH9eXIroVubRAz2UAnem_FiUHUPlztvLGaARxyRtXwbUDmSPFluEfd-pVDbc6zpZz4Bvys1lH8Lp_wUrYkR3hqATd_hgeq_1/w400-h161/P1011734.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Adding the main beams underneath, and painting the platform floquil "rail brown" give the illusion that all the platform boards are thin </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw1tIJ30HmxM_PZHUZzPsId5pzaycZKMgi3_oRP2ZEV2Y_1oFC5jtCfsH1nYvh0caV05y7uyHqLOBlbdL3d9UiHyNPB1sRG-q5068bhgKZqqgVb5vjvl9ekeUA5Fly6I4D65wMRpk98t8TwqX4FrJ2TNvUPzQyYVGzAX2-5W4jeFjS5Mu3e2t3SiYI/s1690/P1011735.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="909" data-original-width="1690" height="215" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw1tIJ30HmxM_PZHUZzPsId5pzaycZKMgi3_oRP2ZEV2Y_1oFC5jtCfsH1nYvh0caV05y7uyHqLOBlbdL3d9UiHyNPB1sRG-q5068bhgKZqqgVb5vjvl9ekeUA5Fly6I4D65wMRpk98t8TwqX4FrJ2TNvUPzQyYVGzAX2-5W4jeFjS5Mu3e2t3SiYI/w400-h215/P1011735.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The kit has wooden corrugations sections that fit onto the heavier laser cut structure. When installed, these have a corner gap, that will need to be filled with stripwood (kit doesn't supply_</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtgcFGEk-KxGqknFQzP0ZoVXu53o6pc1a8mKdHSKsRgdo3pu6hXPbVDxNIzObpNbq_iCRFIn3vrYePEbmhoxFdujLigP1w0pecsfmBSBYuLrm347Zw7xMr66OMgMBs31uq5cR1UYlrNhcU-RLiMYjcpqQ5A4WKljyBtoKbQuZoYZC2U04_S6f044m8/s1702/P1011736.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="792" data-original-width="1702" height="186" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtgcFGEk-KxGqknFQzP0ZoVXu53o6pc1a8mKdHSKsRgdo3pu6hXPbVDxNIzObpNbq_iCRFIn3vrYePEbmhoxFdujLigP1w0pecsfmBSBYuLrm347Zw7xMr66OMgMBs31uq5cR1UYlrNhcU-RLiMYjcpqQ5A4WKljyBtoKbQuZoYZC2U04_S6f044m8/w400-h186/P1011736.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Small blocks are fitted on the platform to secure the shed. Note additional filled holes in the platform. If I had used the platforms holes (as the kit is designed to do), the shed would end up too close to the rail side, and too much room on the roadside. (check out the prototype pictures). This problem is because the Borambola shed was built mirror image to the standard G2 design that the kit makes</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCcFj7vHzhqt7iGpH2ml06WP2gJnWNl5B9ssgNx6nnROpV3xMMXfpUfTT4bNI9Z4tOilyc0k6375N-_lAGPsuBrSk4J801rcDJzq7lyfxrBMhyWfMaZr5QT_bkhVvCOnSVF1Ph9j54Fj---JKRM_wUuT_oxo0daXrKkuaiCfLT-4oqEUid0ltaZFtt/s1804/P1011737.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="591" data-original-width="1804" height="131" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCcFj7vHzhqt7iGpH2ml06WP2gJnWNl5B9ssgNx6nnROpV3xMMXfpUfTT4bNI9Z4tOilyc0k6375N-_lAGPsuBrSk4J801rcDJzq7lyfxrBMhyWfMaZr5QT_bkhVvCOnSVF1Ph9j54Fj---JKRM_wUuT_oxo0daXrKkuaiCfLT-4oqEUid0ltaZFtt/w400-h131/P1011737.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The 5 main beams underneath the shed</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwAQkiD1iTPANFnZOb1xrUmI1ZnLjqAKOtbVyBympD83Kz5SEWeDkVEGQSOE1OqmI9M4sCrr2fSUHBAr7amyyfawVJTYVgLonzDJaPHyWp07K8qB8p1iZYq9Wyo6Vr5xKmi3BuJv6k7iA7d3wOU_XRkpdkTr_lLsrbLR6i_7CfRsE2QnNbviYjOy7V/s1615/P1011748.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1059" data-original-width="1615" height="263" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwAQkiD1iTPANFnZOb1xrUmI1ZnLjqAKOtbVyBympD83Kz5SEWeDkVEGQSOE1OqmI9M4sCrr2fSUHBAr7amyyfawVJTYVgLonzDJaPHyWp07K8qB8p1iZYq9Wyo6Vr5xKmi3BuJv6k7iA7d3wOU_XRkpdkTr_lLsrbLR6i_7CfRsE2QnNbviYjOy7V/w400-h263/P1011748.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ridge capping is done with Styrene strip, and rod - similar to the method used on the Wagga Wagga station. PVA glue holds this nicely. </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpDSQqR_2_wfRbcqRYvbnSBhRt7sRIXW4Mra9X4FJjHQfKAS9MTAI58oF3np1U-GUGLRoq46zyMjQp6t8OOmT6Z0_XCRzflC6JaFyackOvlxn-M-Ls07Gk5TVzyUZUCL6dBYmhxP1UXPBnZmGMzA9PLlIcvxEcJPAH8uli523vkTnQ34R8rcC89H4F/s1651/P1011749.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1353" data-original-width="1651" height="328" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpDSQqR_2_wfRbcqRYvbnSBhRt7sRIXW4Mra9X4FJjHQfKAS9MTAI58oF3np1U-GUGLRoq46zyMjQp6t8OOmT6Z0_XCRzflC6JaFyackOvlxn-M-Ls07Gk5TVzyUZUCL6dBYmhxP1UXPBnZmGMzA9PLlIcvxEcJPAH8uli523vkTnQ34R8rcC89H4F/w400-h328/P1011749.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Some reverse clamps (made from pegs) to hold the door jambs whist the glue goes off. Note the tab construction of the walls of the shed </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifEhFnVKBArzaP47I_Rblu1B5wgBF8iSny5z0zOMhAbP8hnkf0YBbvb89j7yS_aN4tmZzf2ntp7PEu1_PJdjop8hGhajhFMVSDgeSgqMYmP3MK4-l5Dp5HEvz6Bp0lPfzlLUh_UYHLjwPAKA3Iz42uyx3JGU1fBKRDvu0igkuJu7FjD4f8uK5mnA57/s1725/P1011750.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1322" data-original-width="1725" height="306" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifEhFnVKBArzaP47I_Rblu1B5wgBF8iSny5z0zOMhAbP8hnkf0YBbvb89j7yS_aN4tmZzf2ntp7PEu1_PJdjop8hGhajhFMVSDgeSgqMYmP3MK4-l5Dp5HEvz6Bp0lPfzlLUh_UYHLjwPAKA3Iz42uyx3JGU1fBKRDvu0igkuJu7FjD4f8uK5mnA57/w400-h306/P1011750.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">On previous shed, I struggled to get all the piers exactly the same height. Well, not this time. With 30 piers to make, I cut a number of strips from 4.5mm thick balsa boards with the table saw acquired a few years back. </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYNn8azZg43_D7LYrYj0fEOnBLt0j6d7KmV_rDsnq3TkZqTCpg8WoMUzg3Wd8rFSX3i7YjpQU2tjjSy2SoYlRw2SDvlHGzKltaUeuswwfjstULfsuJCsiKP9Xvm1W0yxOEkQzbBQks1ygx_jjfa9QUMH3uE6mc_bBORwNXdDJQiUQT52NFZEpxLMGT/s1627/P1011751.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1404" data-original-width="1627" height="345" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYNn8azZg43_D7LYrYj0fEOnBLt0j6d7KmV_rDsnq3TkZqTCpg8WoMUzg3Wd8rFSX3i7YjpQU2tjjSy2SoYlRw2SDvlHGzKltaUeuswwfjstULfsuJCsiKP9Xvm1W0yxOEkQzbBQks1ygx_jjfa9QUMH3uE6mc_bBORwNXdDJQiUQT52NFZEpxLMGT/w400-h345/P1011751.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Being Balsa, the NWSL blade easily cleaved the strips into a square profile. </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXp3dTrp0XlZRPBcvdVBhZk92EsXCMdfPno3L0uE-c1L6Lsv_UAxdkQ9o0H2MZy3m_0PPhJvFLlMTgsF11e_kedN9jwGgmHGw9vxOy2kUuk_OUETvOwi9wcQ8EkHZ1Lmkq2Y5FIdWs_MbUOzPUvzAxcuQnRe1ujgnpwvnvriHaWf6q6Xn2NScZQqCk/s1717/P1011752.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1293" data-original-width="1717" height="301" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXp3dTrp0XlZRPBcvdVBhZk92EsXCMdfPno3L0uE-c1L6Lsv_UAxdkQ9o0H2MZy3m_0PPhJvFLlMTgsF11e_kedN9jwGgmHGw9vxOy2kUuk_OUETvOwi9wcQ8EkHZ1Lmkq2Y5FIdWs_MbUOzPUvzAxcuQnRe1ujgnpwvnvriHaWf6q6Xn2NScZQqCk/w400-h301/P1011752.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My idea was to wrap the piers in brick paper. </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwf-g2iU-fLY74YDoavd2B7QlmkbegCS0OSHFX0qiHTjy2543Hd6UBPxfxua25oRodimGWnjyy_9X4tO4_6zD83SjikkjpbsNgOMeG94WJI6fMT4-hcpuJKaeEIkOscubYD7PCd9X53SdovBMCxDwVGJAegdF8SAjJeIcnamidVFOAWq8EF9dNnrYq/s1849/P1011753.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="777" data-original-width="1849" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwf-g2iU-fLY74YDoavd2B7QlmkbegCS0OSHFX0qiHTjy2543Hd6UBPxfxua25oRodimGWnjyy_9X4tO4_6zD83SjikkjpbsNgOMeG94WJI6fMT4-hcpuJKaeEIkOscubYD7PCd9X53SdovBMCxDwVGJAegdF8SAjJeIcnamidVFOAWq8EF9dNnrYq/w640-h268/P1011753.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Gluing each pier to the beams was fairly easy, provided one gets the alignment right. Most of the piers will not be seen anyway </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioQTmorwww_7042jXi7WIBrW0HnDSL0NTnKCzfTV2Sv-0ERNslccRRJLmukdVgnMGHcv4p-pOnoLesUjOex-a2Byc8XaqSa3XR_xWqtodr8LYDX69dVS1OJEdgrbPQDoeTXwLX8XjGGFXkj39OOHrvZp4wumIRk-12DKMsb8kK3crdCBJJKgYA32CB/s1926/P1011754.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="875" data-original-width="1926" height="290" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioQTmorwww_7042jXi7WIBrW0HnDSL0NTnKCzfTV2Sv-0ERNslccRRJLmukdVgnMGHcv4p-pOnoLesUjOex-a2Byc8XaqSa3XR_xWqtodr8LYDX69dVS1OJEdgrbPQDoeTXwLX8XjGGFXkj39OOHrvZp4wumIRk-12DKMsb8kK3crdCBJJKgYA32CB/w640-h290/P1011754.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Adding more stripwood to detail to the shed corners, brackets and roof gables. All the piers were the same height, and the platform was firm, no gaps, and didn't rock. Colours used on the shed are Floquil paints - primer, old silver, reefer white, depot buff, and rail brown. Not being water based, they brush easily, and don't lift the wood grain</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIYARVkCsycsOl1uHLWzAWTGZvrJLCf_g9EmBE1fzaAy37NXIUxAcYtA304KqYr6hmuXq2ykmFhvGKWSC0YjMf5BNfz_m1og2-phE2vT2VsFObjTPGdYmf7KUzv0ru4nco0VNub2y2O6fwdMH_wSk2zBf3XcANmWk5V7-lpjqYhocCoVc3S8Vrm6el/s1516/P1011757.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="897" data-original-width="1516" height="378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIYARVkCsycsOl1uHLWzAWTGZvrJLCf_g9EmBE1fzaAy37NXIUxAcYtA304KqYr6hmuXq2ykmFhvGKWSC0YjMf5BNfz_m1og2-phE2vT2VsFObjTPGdYmf7KUzv0ru4nco0VNub2y2O6fwdMH_wSk2zBf3XcANmWk5V7-lpjqYhocCoVc3S8Vrm6el/w640-h378/P1011757.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Guttering from 1.5 mm styrene angle, and downpipes from styrene rod finished the build for now</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFLGAHmBw-JQQgllTxOUq0H32fuxQTfGpptsiYKwO4NLMzdoX8o3Hj8isheE0IRNaJJ5gK81NiNQwZ3JilJCPvCI_La9XkQlggGHkCvgT1XZqzVAVXHErlRhR7yvDvmncdFUf4ZiDL4I1RgsuYIW2hg0DVqcsK3vp7fmYHHJYXktbE3luADvc2ZGrT/s1906/P1011758.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="792" data-original-width="1906" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFLGAHmBw-JQQgllTxOUq0H32fuxQTfGpptsiYKwO4NLMzdoX8o3Hj8isheE0IRNaJJ5gK81NiNQwZ3JilJCPvCI_La9XkQlggGHkCvgT1XZqzVAVXHErlRhR7yvDvmncdFUf4ZiDL4I1RgsuYIW2hg0DVqcsK3vp7fmYHHJYXktbE3luADvc2ZGrT/w640-h266/P1011758.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Left the shed door slightly ajar. This side won't be seen from my aisle</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUwzA1SfnaIZLoZRj6QAlfGTz-HYSnLJ_CVLmnxIxS9cWud7cfi5KUdbwqj_7xb9Zqcn_RQIg3nVOQX5xZedaQd3WC9h-gP7todjT03RzuQjW7CTXwqDHQqVqAaT1WYMl33yARvZJK19wz8pH6hawDniP0V03KUv07CSCicRWA1xIc_OEoFgPtETzW/s1245/P1011759.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1245" data-original-width="1081" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUwzA1SfnaIZLoZRj6QAlfGTz-HYSnLJ_CVLmnxIxS9cWud7cfi5KUdbwqj_7xb9Zqcn_RQIg3nVOQX5xZedaQd3WC9h-gP7todjT03RzuQjW7CTXwqDHQqVqAaT1WYMl33yARvZJK19wz8pH6hawDniP0V03KUv07CSCicRWA1xIc_OEoFgPtETzW/w556-h640/P1011759.JPG" width="556" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_cKk9pnF6ifhAjEgWluuVYFK3b_ke_Ndc_KG3rkopkOODSCDwwWGTSqt1bj433JloLGbKGaQHT8Yau9leOLFl1uoWClRCvrr96pwmnxhpKI3DzO_u5XY8bG5fy0tEKVBwWZ7W5enrRQ8h1g_LH3L1DOpuKS2mc2km6pEIw18KV_AL5PiX0F4tS0RW/s1813/P1011760.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="798" data-original-width="1813" height="282" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_cKk9pnF6ifhAjEgWluuVYFK3b_ke_Ndc_KG3rkopkOODSCDwwWGTSqt1bj433JloLGbKGaQHT8Yau9leOLFl1uoWClRCvrr96pwmnxhpKI3DzO_u5XY8bG5fy0tEKVBwWZ7W5enrRQ8h1g_LH3L1DOpuKS2mc2km6pEIw18KV_AL5PiX0F4tS0RW/w640-h282/P1011760.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Roadside. The shed door is only lightly tacked in place, and could be removed if I ever decide that a wanted to clutter the interior</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXBa9jA5jPQsCGySDKU-_dv_5fnwHTITno-ig1AoRqH-j15YmIff38F8iDYgPO0798XRcYhbDEYNwX-krRBBtCnI8C0yNwy3ONVcS_F_dTT3yA07SMAs_jHNmJf5hRvs9Q6fbPZxK4JNb4S3Ihtcf_oA7bI86tXEnFgOF-ukh0UFZvyuNIXDM34eYJ/s1332/P1011761.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1332" data-original-width="1321" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXBa9jA5jPQsCGySDKU-_dv_5fnwHTITno-ig1AoRqH-j15YmIff38F8iDYgPO0798XRcYhbDEYNwX-krRBBtCnI8C0yNwy3ONVcS_F_dTT3yA07SMAs_jHNmJf5hRvs9Q6fbPZxK4JNb4S3Ihtcf_oA7bI86tXEnFgOF-ukh0UFZvyuNIXDM34eYJ/w634-h640/P1011761.JPG" width="634" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The extensions for the water tank on the downpipes would add to the chance of breakage when handling, so not yet added. The styrene downpipes are secured to the shed with white-glue.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>The shed is now ready for detailing - as can be seen from the 1990 pictures.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><i>Modellers Note. I made a decision that my Tumbarumba branchline is well maintained, and modelling structures in a state of dis-repair is adding a degree of complexity that I don't need. Maybe something for a modelling contest, but as I have a lot more structures to make, time to move onto the next one. </i></p><p><br /></p><p>For all of you heading to Rosehill exhibition this weekend; half your luck, too far for me, and please support the retailers who support the hobby. I am hoping to get to Albury exhibition later this month</p><p>Until next time</p><p><br /></p>Rob Nesbitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17057159654871941767noreply@blogger.com0Borambola NSW 2650, Australia-35.1724243 147.6490152-74.573260162732169 77.336515200000008 4.2284115627321626 -142.0384848tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3996073030941560983.post-59636449437245290182023-04-15T17:35:00.054-07:002023-04-29T21:17:12.025-07:0015th Narrow Gauge Convention<p> <b>Easter 2023 - 15th Australian Narrow Gauge convention</b></p><p>The 15th Australian Narrow Gauge convention was held over Easter at Noble Park North, a suburb of Melbourne. The venue was Carwatha College, which has been used in the past for some conventions, most recently in 2013.</p><p>This convention was the first since 2019, with Covid getting in the way.</p><p>A railway convention is an excellent way to gain new ideas, see some excellent modelling, meet up with friends, exercise the wallet, and discuss products with traders without the distraction of the public at exhibitions</p><p><u>Convention Displays</u></p><p>Layouts, dioramas, and models were on display in the main hall</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfypsG4bZm_UkmN_DE29ras65a2DQV2MJgpEVTzhWCNK_uBXDNqssiMlP-AvgZ2t31qOmagK2c_CcGooH1rZxgwL1REEVjyG4FOVFwquPwj7W51W0ulhJudXG_eVQCIwbONvwfW0hpDcXkkS7m3MTzd9z9dDlSL-_pQ5nAeZAP334u3jbH90Y6h4gS/s3048/20230408_083237.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2256" data-original-width="3048" height="296" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfypsG4bZm_UkmN_DE29ras65a2DQV2MJgpEVTzhWCNK_uBXDNqssiMlP-AvgZ2t31qOmagK2c_CcGooH1rZxgwL1REEVjyG4FOVFwquPwj7W51W0ulhJudXG_eVQCIwbONvwfW0hpDcXkkS7m3MTzd9z9dDlSL-_pQ5nAeZAP334u3jbH90Y6h4gS/w400-h296/20230408_083237.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Details abounded everywhere</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihRohTALmW-dSXY5_VkJyPQF8Yevtqdftsel3gaUZMrrX5Pg_1SjZQOuJegipSMoC20eG1KyGylkfXq3vSeZmC8ZlPuz2-xQpQfZEUkx3X3MhydHCZEHIy2YKaMW6h9M88ZSIidikQZGbLo58zIM6rKV_HUFqZpBv7XbTBqng6T8c-S2jfZSwabBCi/s3973/VR-NG%20-%20Steve%20Postma.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2159" data-original-width="3973" height="217" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihRohTALmW-dSXY5_VkJyPQF8Yevtqdftsel3gaUZMrrX5Pg_1SjZQOuJegipSMoC20eG1KyGylkfXq3vSeZmC8ZlPuz2-xQpQfZEUkx3X3MhydHCZEHIy2YKaMW6h9M88ZSIidikQZGbLo58zIM6rKV_HUFqZpBv7XbTBqng6T8c-S2jfZSwabBCi/w400-h217/VR-NG%20-%20Steve%20Postma.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Steve Postma displayed a selection on On30 Puffing Billy models. Steve also did an excellent clinic on the approach to his modelling the Heyday of the VR narrow gauge</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-RBb55AIxmXuqWyoocaujKH3hRWe8T9pS2KOGtHC9hYpXd9lePnG5MVAhpUwwVZXmO-W-zPbgbiAKYv43wbSh_nnHVLfXibSvzLh2hWcFOPpp5o6f5N6b51PWZQqTUI57LLMLYEjOT9PKC-eWagPMAgFl6bJaOITm5e-TLYqSkPfUwiXDHVySsyEg/s4080/On30%20display%20-%20Max%20Burke.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3060" data-original-width="4080" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-RBb55AIxmXuqWyoocaujKH3hRWe8T9pS2KOGtHC9hYpXd9lePnG5MVAhpUwwVZXmO-W-zPbgbiAKYv43wbSh_nnHVLfXibSvzLh2hWcFOPpp5o6f5N6b51PWZQqTUI57LLMLYEjOT9PKC-eWagPMAgFl6bJaOITm5e-TLYqSkPfUwiXDHVySsyEg/w400-h300/On30%20display%20-%20Max%20Burke.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Max Burke displayed a selection of narrow gauge trains, including from the Burrinjuck line, as well as pictures of his large collection of vehicles<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><br /><br /><u>Display layouts</u><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; 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This layout was for sale.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjw96bCYGfb4E6l9jyMW4ZjHzigV7SAB7r0iTptEzj48fmVec7oRZueyhr7rAazW6WId--E6NxtzMYNBG3xnzbEWcXVWmDFRsKwfV-ytn7OPgWSFj1Ta3A8D18p5Piv0-DoTApt86sP2Emke9ug8AU4M0VukoomhRnMfI-DSNG6gIYdD3NojJh9UbB/s3966/20230409_112137.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2658" data-original-width="3966" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjw96bCYGfb4E6l9jyMW4ZjHzigV7SAB7r0iTptEzj48fmVec7oRZueyhr7rAazW6WId--E6NxtzMYNBG3xnzbEWcXVWmDFRsKwfV-ytn7OPgWSFj1Ta3A8D18p5Piv0-DoTApt86sP2Emke9ug8AU4M0VukoomhRnMfI-DSNG6gIYdD3NojJh9UbB/w640-h428/20230409_112137.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Kinmont, and Winch No. 3 by Dan Pickard, and David Price. This layout was also the subject of a clinic.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglRbpOkcCPh7BZpZ9lqRZP5uTIz7C36Hh7DvK7JkwXinz_epz1o2VRq3N3Z5XYiFIMTB8NV2ksQGo27qTuLo5LRkCsHY8TB1pkPbLLBXkEVTrzvz8ozL-vjTp3W93uC0cJOU9ggQSqpe4cZFm2miQJ07A_ciIzEadu8NiEEEeJ7VOheNJdwBYzBLxt/s3587/20230408_105758.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1944" data-original-width="3587" height="216" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglRbpOkcCPh7BZpZ9lqRZP5uTIz7C36Hh7DvK7JkwXinz_epz1o2VRq3N3Z5XYiFIMTB8NV2ksQGo27qTuLo5LRkCsHY8TB1pkPbLLBXkEVTrzvz8ozL-vjTp3W93uC0cJOU9ggQSqpe4cZFm2miQJ07A_ciIzEadu8NiEEEeJ7VOheNJdwBYzBLxt/w400-h216/20230408_105758.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Kinmont by Dan - recently featured in NGDU</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6yWb-ONbKiDWdHJDFMSSWKxM2ABFmkGldeJYRlRTck-VBsuR9iCFXY-YaOxcACsTfImU8jkdZO8Y6tOkxmlvvlK1DhOe6zphv7oPIOHT6qwUiLUiTnRg_HKyCUAUXw0hiIRaoeMLfMb8W9X3Q1nLZoBc1vZmVIxl3PDlMQifBTw2IB49g5gRxNgcw/s3654/20230408_105809.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2814" data-original-width="3654" height="308" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6yWb-ONbKiDWdHJDFMSSWKxM2ABFmkGldeJYRlRTck-VBsuR9iCFXY-YaOxcACsTfImU8jkdZO8Y6tOkxmlvvlK1DhOe6zphv7oPIOHT6qwUiLUiTnRg_HKyCUAUXw0hiIRaoeMLfMb8W9X3Q1nLZoBc1vZmVIxl3PDlMQifBTw2IB49g5gRxNgcw/w400-h308/20230408_105809.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Winch No.3 by David - innovative scenery extending outwards from the shadow boxes</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; 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margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5DSKLZJJe-c241XN4BTP0CStNJwF_wTCf0QDGUvYBbHpAQFLzYeNgUSihjjz01xz834S4B95EWj2ArX9y_bSU69rMReojwt1KxiHH1wjAH2a4Vbvi9lQY18kSTqsJDXQtpIJosaq3FXmmBL3uQdXCSrc3WjebxOU-GfN1Z_Yd5DMuvAsGY72yz9Cv/s4047/20230408_105733.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1508" data-original-width="4047" height="238" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5DSKLZJJe-c241XN4BTP0CStNJwF_wTCf0QDGUvYBbHpAQFLzYeNgUSihjjz01xz834S4B95EWj2ArX9y_bSU69rMReojwt1KxiHH1wjAH2a4Vbvi9lQY18kSTqsJDXQtpIJosaq3FXmmBL3uQdXCSrc3WjebxOU-GfN1Z_Yd5DMuvAsGY72yz9Cv/w640-h238/20230408_105733.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The points by Rod Hutchinson</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p><u>Trade stands </u></p><p>These are companies that support the hobby, and it was good to discuss products, and ideas.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Very impressive</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p><i>The full list..</i></p><p>Narrow Gauge Downunder, Scalemodel Co, Keiran Ryan, Brunnel Hobbies, Gwyder Valley, Broad Gauge Models, Arglye, and Light Railway research society. </p><p>I probably spent too much on books from Light railway, but did find some detail items, and scratchbuilding supplies to help with my Wagga project. And I was very impressed with the backscenes from Brunel Hobbies - and discussed the options with Mary for getting my bespoke backscene jpg's printed</p><p><u>Clinics</u></p><p>Wide and varied - there were occassionly 3 clinics being run simultaneously, leaving difficulty deciding which clinic to attend. Most of the clinics were documented in the excellent book produced by the convention committee, so I haven't really missed out.</p><p><u>Convention contest.</u></p><p>Just a selection of the contest models. Each model represents a lot of time, for instance, the fishing boat diorama being a Melbourne covid lockdown project. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFo_qspisPis2nxVax1F2o2P1W4JMw-_8-k4F0dgEz22rW6s5bYin6rQIroK0ha53iR-eJXmu2r_kFCStj7IyekyMG0lFlIIMwxnvEqwhGb_ij0K-8h7UuSZTjqd_JGs7UKTDBAAc9i3HRh0cNO3HX50FQP59oOyIg3jLPVmT8ZzH36ncU-tIcKGS4/s3924/20230408_135912.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3924" data-original-width="2964" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFo_qspisPis2nxVax1F2o2P1W4JMw-_8-k4F0dgEz22rW6s5bYin6rQIroK0ha53iR-eJXmu2r_kFCStj7IyekyMG0lFlIIMwxnvEqwhGb_ij0K-8h7UuSZTjqd_JGs7UKTDBAAc9i3HRh0cNO3HX50FQP59oOyIg3jLPVmT8ZzH36ncU-tIcKGS4/s320/20230408_135912.jpg" width="242" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One of the dioramas. (note My amateur efforts with photoshop to remove most of the background clutter.)</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMx-124UYw_y2AzFtyhtgzUWyEGmCYkW1q3i1_Aaaa2WWI0D6tzOybm0fSE_XIGEJ9LKweQ_SwHOnuURKM0-_LghzzYm26vgpocJYQ78JN-PMPAz0mVswF_nbAtpdNh0rEHOrJOCamRzbGC68SNDjqq76nswT4lKR8idtYVcZ0k3iVnPtg3bFOsU3j/s4080/20230408_135926.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3060" data-original-width="4080" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMx-124UYw_y2AzFtyhtgzUWyEGmCYkW1q3i1_Aaaa2WWI0D6tzOybm0fSE_XIGEJ9LKweQ_SwHOnuURKM0-_LghzzYm26vgpocJYQ78JN-PMPAz0mVswF_nbAtpdNh0rEHOrJOCamRzbGC68SNDjqq76nswT4lKR8idtYVcZ0k3iVnPtg3bFOsU3j/s320/20230408_135926.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcze-skWkBOoWV0o94ki6Cq7lfXvSVF_DX6_GkRE3_NrTqRILrrnuEwI8vasPvRYgx0sd7bLrOp9GfFqxcVvvSZrEKCHIAX2Tf7EahkrAPv4yLCbsL0oO0DIw-A6i3q0d7r0BXgFDpc86jE_4l-Y12xz0eUS8OC2Di2wNy31u-443sQL_767Pzrder/s4080/20230408_140040.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2643" data-original-width="4080" height="207" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcze-skWkBOoWV0o94ki6Cq7lfXvSVF_DX6_GkRE3_NrTqRILrrnuEwI8vasPvRYgx0sd7bLrOp9GfFqxcVvvSZrEKCHIAX2Tf7EahkrAPv4yLCbsL0oO0DIw-A6i3q0d7r0BXgFDpc86jE_4l-Y12xz0eUS8OC2Di2wNy31u-443sQL_767Pzrder/s320/20230408_140040.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZu9cV2AgQh1jOWo0SsSdYEKLICwpkHPlOFyQ1L_PXF5DAMfATuAHHf8epj2O2dEoyPVsgpsdzihBtqg3Bc0h7XlZtfKg5_0_8eq8YGSVhuYH4urO8NpBkmNLfPpR_ClNhDWpnzH2UpA3ZN-JvfEQveyd6TgyfMjXie7q1VjIDV0pLvfjjT3PEmFPg/s3499/20230408_140052.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2756" data-original-width="3499" height="252" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZu9cV2AgQh1jOWo0SsSdYEKLICwpkHPlOFyQ1L_PXF5DAMfATuAHHf8epj2O2dEoyPVsgpsdzihBtqg3Bc0h7XlZtfKg5_0_8eq8YGSVhuYH4urO8NpBkmNLfPpR_ClNhDWpnzH2UpA3ZN-JvfEQveyd6TgyfMjXie7q1VjIDV0pLvfjjT3PEmFPg/s320/20230408_140052.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSBW5DYBkUPlHkMQZl5LEYFttyweOk2BiuSwh-EVF8XsXF6rit7S2DXOlwrwaDLFXThYmuVfF9DqHZIAcstoOynVHSRoZHM1RbbbvM1yrWkE5AMRBw7gvjHklHLSRi2dLx4V9-iG6aeh4W8DBNG-bQpkPZe931u6UGWZDsAW7pV2C3_QsRDmpGM4YD/s4023/20230408_140134.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2286" data-original-width="4023" height="182" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSBW5DYBkUPlHkMQZl5LEYFttyweOk2BiuSwh-EVF8XsXF6rit7S2DXOlwrwaDLFXThYmuVfF9DqHZIAcstoOynVHSRoZHM1RbbbvM1yrWkE5AMRBw7gvjHklHLSRi2dLx4V9-iG6aeh4W8DBNG-bQpkPZe931u6UGWZDsAW7pV2C3_QsRDmpGM4YD/s320/20230408_140134.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaxmtfmZuewUDAVS-fO06Ra0QopXWt2AvsvDdEl3uI0RvUeHlQgvxK6-hxtQDbCZ9RRDSOfBvfArb7EfqKFrQ5B14VqmAtDl84FZrUpvSU-28iaS5CGMj2b4l2mSoHnHE07bXid9iteoFdszOytEzKFt4MNxdvKiiYiYoQADX_mWjTkMpUWJhZdPQv/s4073/20230408_140237.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4073" data-original-width="2380" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaxmtfmZuewUDAVS-fO06Ra0QopXWt2AvsvDdEl3uI0RvUeHlQgvxK6-hxtQDbCZ9RRDSOfBvfArb7EfqKFrQ5B14VqmAtDl84FZrUpvSU-28iaS5CGMj2b4l2mSoHnHE07bXid9iteoFdszOytEzKFt4MNxdvKiiYiYoQADX_mWjTkMpUWJhZdPQv/w374-h640/20230408_140237.jpg" width="374" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dan Pickard took out best of show with a log tramway diorama. Voting in all categories was by public vote, and I understand that the choice of "best of show" had 16 different models, an indication of the quality of all models in the contest</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxEX5LmhCkkJk6bGUZrB5SqSug8cr-u0N_YwEdIuIgmMoAfFi_Au8kJ12XGIVhzSvOAkkFsOxWT4T9IBZ5tVmXzv3iTJq17oZyqXZEkTzI-t4klVigXXNp7-qwZrVqmd87U5qGpX3p4yf-s1h1a7BoKTJg-tN2i9pNPvcR7T7my8I9tYpEvmU_1qGn/s4126/20230408_140258.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2061" data-original-width="4126" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxEX5LmhCkkJk6bGUZrB5SqSug8cr-u0N_YwEdIuIgmMoAfFi_Au8kJ12XGIVhzSvOAkkFsOxWT4T9IBZ5tVmXzv3iTJq17oZyqXZEkTzI-t4klVigXXNp7-qwZrVqmd87U5qGpX3p4yf-s1h1a7BoKTJg-tN2i9pNPvcR7T7my8I9tYpEvmU_1qGn/w400-h200/20230408_140258.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Special category was the 10cm square dioramas</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgVHgupNzx7440Pl8iAC7Lipk2TrRSfIbjveZQGpNxnz3jPJxO2WcUcsXj_dv_9BypTxNrs9rqRRhCWfhL5c4ScSymnkbfUIVqhMkJqHeNuPtqucr91kxJWxJgJ2XP6rAM_wF_9yPscXmYKFUzzyvKkqn92ux310i6Fm6peu6AQFWM4xVcy6d8OpNO/s4062/20230408_140320.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1470" data-original-width="4062" height="145" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgVHgupNzx7440Pl8iAC7Lipk2TrRSfIbjveZQGpNxnz3jPJxO2WcUcsXj_dv_9BypTxNrs9rqRRhCWfhL5c4ScSymnkbfUIVqhMkJqHeNuPtqucr91kxJWxJgJ2XP6rAM_wF_9yPscXmYKFUzzyvKkqn92ux310i6Fm6peu6AQFWM4xVcy6d8OpNO/w400-h145/20230408_140320.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The smaller (blue) Darjeeling loco in the open wagon was built by the late Frank Kelly</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgahnL33GVFoqRF2edDlvhLWBOx9xMndzbUX9DMt5Np40vvZCKN_eeGutYyWwVPGn5zkRyav3YIVcSau82AzmdO1LgmaWCMwF3ZrmLE6koXiatM-e1gahIw59e7ARcoRZmuM-MvJa1GpNXZTSyilsVn2joirs3FIYElKaiXkjjDrrjB3WEDIqko8EXa/s4044/20230408_140351.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1110" data-original-width="4044" height="176" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgahnL33GVFoqRF2edDlvhLWBOx9xMndzbUX9DMt5Np40vvZCKN_eeGutYyWwVPGn5zkRyav3YIVcSau82AzmdO1LgmaWCMwF3ZrmLE6koXiatM-e1gahIw59e7ARcoRZmuM-MvJa1GpNXZTSyilsVn2joirs3FIYElKaiXkjjDrrjB3WEDIqko8EXa/w640-h176/20230408_140351.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Steam loco category. Special note the three Lego models (the Na, SAR 400, and West Coast wilderness loco)</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ1TfJgRzMwLuHZX6sLaDGC3NHMyH-Y9GD5mSSVwhdSyogMCX_8s9Wt0vV241Cnpl78LQvEQi7NFLLLZtUwHvdZM5_lPzPzCV1E0Kj0EvBrpbpxn6PPXyfhSkL-LRYjtwY0YgIyIxg5-trv-RSI-e5sNNs-dOyYHaWE8pluBsBxsj4iZ3-X-RxKufR/s4038/20230408_140406.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2598" data-original-width="4038" height="258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ1TfJgRzMwLuHZX6sLaDGC3NHMyH-Y9GD5mSSVwhdSyogMCX_8s9Wt0vV241Cnpl78LQvEQi7NFLLLZtUwHvdZM5_lPzPzCV1E0Kj0EvBrpbpxn6PPXyfhSkL-LRYjtwY0YgIyIxg5-trv-RSI-e5sNNs-dOyYHaWE8pluBsBxsj4iZ3-X-RxKufR/w400-h258/20230408_140406.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tassie loco was a 3D print done as a school project. Amazing. Laurie Green took out the internal combustion category with his yellow critter</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtv3-bqYu9AO-wsrYgv7otAiriSl8cT7sNAgQlaM80ouFxOixM0fwzHTg-OUoZO7hwQ835qHk50_OIMRDKnMIT2B1t8l35DEIkE7PdrBhHTdrCgphEBNjIyQmbxN66jCEIGIx_Ksd6E9ZrltZeFuMDORC8kyHuqywgwLZWCpJIOpmOzvavqmoLHqlT/s3822/20230408_140421.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1764" data-original-width="3822" height="148" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtv3-bqYu9AO-wsrYgv7otAiriSl8cT7sNAgQlaM80ouFxOixM0fwzHTg-OUoZO7hwQ835qHk50_OIMRDKnMIT2B1t8l35DEIkE7PdrBhHTdrCgphEBNjIyQmbxN66jCEIGIx_Ksd6E9ZrltZeFuMDORC8kyHuqywgwLZWCpJIOpmOzvavqmoLHqlT/s320/20230408_140421.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgemSLZvYbSbZEcAW03amvQd1aGnPxmaiEETb_DBnvT9eWYVvZO_GdScwup5mkvq2Ce_TqK-9HiZxiqk1e0Ro0iRZfLMT-eMj-geL73pPN8pN9OjCKi4OSyYEEoyy6kiAMYSFJglxhw3wWzIaLHe6FzCm8q3BnWByqO_X1PdK9oekNu3OgLwy_t0jDM/s2628/20230408_140622.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1247" data-original-width="2628" height="152" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgemSLZvYbSbZEcAW03amvQd1aGnPxmaiEETb_DBnvT9eWYVvZO_GdScwup5mkvq2Ce_TqK-9HiZxiqk1e0Ro0iRZfLMT-eMj-geL73pPN8pN9OjCKi4OSyYEEoyy6kiAMYSFJglxhw3wWzIaLHe6FzCm8q3BnWByqO_X1PdK9oekNu3OgLwy_t0jDM/s320/20230408_140622.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><u>Home Layout visit </u></p><p>Whilst not part of the convention, some modellers had opened up their home layouts for visits. I was fortunate to attend Bill Blacks Sn3 layout, a layout I had previously seen only in magazines. Below are just a small selection of pictures I took of this world class layout</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhld0Xx3ebyQDT25gASi8TDaxSu-GuzcPmUi_6MH9KY-qLgMInFNT2JM1dsduwyfBXnn6e5F0oUMeGIQ8swcvCgsP9CzjO4Y5ix42thuwvUiA40q7ivvVFxPyEefC7uR6xayG1nz4VjpfMCVHqzV9I8T05r5r5V8OANarl_jNyapPDoaQQlPGGswLM0/s4080/20230410_104752.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3060" data-original-width="4080" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhld0Xx3ebyQDT25gASi8TDaxSu-GuzcPmUi_6MH9KY-qLgMInFNT2JM1dsduwyfBXnn6e5F0oUMeGIQ8swcvCgsP9CzjO4Y5ix42thuwvUiA40q7ivvVFxPyEefC7uR6xayG1nz4VjpfMCVHqzV9I8T05r5r5V8OANarl_jNyapPDoaQQlPGGswLM0/s320/20230410_104752.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkhaIvtyxmaxxi41DxhRgybT4tW2WHjIJgg6KDxqZjdG-9xmvNVRWOxVk6ElNXnoIcsb31MFsUbblU0S01jNJWh1PgVD5x1DmyNojqWRcLTAqn0bv61WJlVUfEI9Gbf_-CBMDe3qvd9UiLKSrB2iRAAawCMPIKOwvoFcZjx35Lisgu7osjNNE2_dRI/s4080/20230410_104802.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Bill had this DCC/Sound loco slowly running unattended whilst he entertained modellers in his equally impressive crew lounge</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p><br /></p><p><u>Conclusion</u></p><p>Modelling NSW in HO is not my only model railway interest. Attending railway conventions of all scales and prototypes is a great way to broaden one's knowledge. </p><p>This blogpost is also dedicated to Brad Hinton, (Armchair Modeller Downunder), who due to an illness was unable to attend. Get well soon Brad.</p><p><br /></p><p>Until next time. </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Rob Nesbitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17057159654871941767noreply@blogger.com2Noble Park North VIC 3174, Australia-37.954525 145.1908285-66.264758836178842 110.03457850000001 -9.6442911638211513 -179.6529215tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3996073030941560983.post-65771171448481832472023-04-10T18:54:00.007-07:002023-04-10T18:58:42.899-07:00Rockview derailment - cleanup<p><b> Cleaning up after the Rockville derailment.</b></p><p>On 8th March 2023, an SSR grain train collided with a haulage truck on the Canola Way level crossing at the former Rockview station, between Old Junee, and Marrar on the branch Junee to Narrandera. </p><p>I have heard that the train was in full emergency braking, but still running at 63km/hr when collided with the truck. Press reports from SSR are estimating the repair costs to be around $16 million </p><p> This blogpost deals with the cleanup; my pictures of wrecked train on my last Blogpost (that blogpost should appear at the end of this one)</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEHngB9cea71hLXLZmU6V2pyp-T_VSIynb976xTHqoFbe0KWqfRIe21AKFhdEYIzn-gvZ07vBSqgHWv659-8Qw80RmX8MaKS46vhWErlPcGTsfAWe4SsJlrokMSN_9wvMRnT2ccxLTrdZsiu5RLfXewYzw_chxw-cQcFL0B58awh08Ga1ayU3aOtmj/s4608/DSCF3499.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="371" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEHngB9cea71hLXLZmU6V2pyp-T_VSIynb976xTHqoFbe0KWqfRIe21AKFhdEYIzn-gvZ07vBSqgHWv659-8Qw80RmX8MaKS46vhWErlPcGTsfAWe4SsJlrokMSN_9wvMRnT2ccxLTrdZsiu5RLfXewYzw_chxw-cQcFL0B58awh08Ga1ayU3aOtmj/w494-h371/DSCF3499.JPG" width="494" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I attended on March 24, 16 days after the incident. Quite a number of grain wagons had been extracted, as well as G514, and 4910. CLF1 (the lead engine) was still on its side, and CLF4 had been re-righted</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD4u8Ci7DymGsyFklf09rBRU9CbpHM8HlqqoGmfiwDmJjVEgiNkZ_OU1FKTf1swVS1hnc5pt5GSY9trMXj9KeQmwdtKAgLAGPSNvxiRS8jLKQ0uVpiwHdOt5rkA0lQey4C8VynT9J85ymJHtkxyVujvtMuy74SY6PDYNT96hj6WkWT1vwwRjaz_uyk/s4608/DSCF3500.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD4u8Ci7DymGsyFklf09rBRU9CbpHM8HlqqoGmfiwDmJjVEgiNkZ_OU1FKTf1swVS1hnc5pt5GSY9trMXj9KeQmwdtKAgLAGPSNvxiRS8jLKQ0uVpiwHdOt5rkA0lQey4C8VynT9J85ymJHtkxyVujvtMuy74SY6PDYNT96hj6WkWT1vwwRjaz_uyk/w400-h300/DSCF3500.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUkonqkWz46cF3KB57_GSSS-B4ng9XA7pEbLPCUFzeIZfG3mSvF-jj_i7HPWqpzG5RevhgLKg7lMJgV5AxHylGshkLNcC91MZYsxRr38dox1nmcClLPCpX6wOdZVZy4EWbMk4F-pXuUaK_T2wCkylKEaQgT4ugzh-mEIP3V4XYo-M8kp6rVP57lLOB/s4608/DSCF3495.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; 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Its convey partner is behind. Note the simple nature of the level crossing protection, just a crossing sign, and a stop sign</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKVANd6VPyqUlF0x15hzbp26f1JO1oX6f4XkaW5BnoYiRBMuegYjGxPgq_cQdZgSb7-67kHANfzbCAh0Xazd2-vO1FRU5SJGXLENsprfMMVcf_ZX71eXkTBwbO4UXREfFrVaggo4RIErF3oUufPxC-nVq3B1NfMVau9Ydf_zj0HrceYkfUZt9ezaf3/s4608/DSCF3502.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKVANd6VPyqUlF0x15hzbp26f1JO1oX6f4XkaW5BnoYiRBMuegYjGxPgq_cQdZgSb7-67kHANfzbCAh0Xazd2-vO1FRU5SJGXLENsprfMMVcf_ZX71eXkTBwbO4UXREfFrVaggo4RIErF3oUufPxC-nVq3B1NfMVau9Ydf_zj0HrceYkfUZt9ezaf3/w400-h300/DSCF3502.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIZ3_9hxZlqCNc3BDwiBRU8ktCv41qc7AHAbT7QU3jynCXGgos6Ya339wQDO6zY7mErY-gzGa-_vRMdxbmuoTZnF_I1JPIoH28gqxBAR003W5jEK6wm6USKyMvJwHy11EWAdp6qk6NSr7IKNvzU-vrK98l5d_xmuGO6RK6pdWXZt2qg22-XF6Ls-1T/s4608/DSCF3510.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIZ3_9hxZlqCNc3BDwiBRU8ktCv41qc7AHAbT7QU3jynCXGgos6Ya339wQDO6zY7mErY-gzGa-_vRMdxbmuoTZnF_I1JPIoH28gqxBAR003W5jEK6wm6USKyMvJwHy11EWAdp6qk6NSr7IKNvzU-vrK98l5d_xmuGO6RK6pdWXZt2qg22-XF6Ls-1T/w400-h300/DSCF3510.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">CLF4 framed by the trees, and cranes.</td></tr></tbody></table><p>Pete Neve sent me some extra pictures from a few days after my visit. Used with permission</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAblzXg8qGnagKLsElymnOMFrrPsT5rFO6GkA7c4iMOHNrID_x14juWOI8UNLH2Elb8AQ5DsCWPNrwhPwMMIB9BqNsfTAHONcEraHh8jK1J7NzPegcftZsIoKNnHbEMaUqm_3D4oeZkBwp-Gf64wgEGYxUEGEV8wpSGwB8LnmX8f1D-IBwXjOoW4mR/s1024/2023-0675.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="683" data-original-width="1024" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAblzXg8qGnagKLsElymnOMFrrPsT5rFO6GkA7c4iMOHNrID_x14juWOI8UNLH2Elb8AQ5DsCWPNrwhPwMMIB9BqNsfTAHONcEraHh8jK1J7NzPegcftZsIoKNnHbEMaUqm_3D4oeZkBwp-Gf64wgEGYxUEGEV8wpSGwB8LnmX8f1D-IBwXjOoW4mR/w400-h266/2023-0675.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Trackwork restoration started</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqOAnoYMtdbp3Kyg5iZKgU3Sn5hiBYd1BKYev4tw1eNp9bFhc9CdrJd4kjb9tw5RNS08vz8NydyTrUYW6zcvCVXdcKgNcTE2KauA3Zjs0HtGodoWIrQBKiZVVbxBMK5zkqTiEoO9TNlLcFD3NP9dO0Z5mWq5jBeRnWj-U4Eetyku3zovk-7JLq4hKB/s1024/2023-0678.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="683" data-original-width="1024" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqOAnoYMtdbp3Kyg5iZKgU3Sn5hiBYd1BKYev4tw1eNp9bFhc9CdrJd4kjb9tw5RNS08vz8NydyTrUYW6zcvCVXdcKgNcTE2KauA3Zjs0HtGodoWIrQBKiZVVbxBMK5zkqTiEoO9TNlLcFD3NP9dO0Z5mWq5jBeRnWj-U4Eetyku3zovk-7JLq4hKB/w400-h266/2023-0678.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">CLF4 has been left on site, as it wasn't owned by SSR. I understand it is to be returned to Goulburn for assessment and hopefully repairs. The CLF4 number boards are missing from my shots 15th March</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh67zovGDMsEOJhpiv1uqMg9nO6tLHWpB_XzxmIzZYw-nCXOOaHUlSFM3IbO03eqnsOWHOG9OabtHUV_kzJQMuwtfNxAFtDGMYr0U2Zfhs_9Cri0DGTuCQjO2RSjwdsu9zXpM8x-ujKMDxkcUVpxuCSqMJ-RzQ-eGytqTNJjsgovtYoUrO7W_6QHHXZ/s1024/2023-0682.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="683" data-original-width="1024" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh67zovGDMsEOJhpiv1uqMg9nO6tLHWpB_XzxmIzZYw-nCXOOaHUlSFM3IbO03eqnsOWHOG9OabtHUV_kzJQMuwtfNxAFtDGMYr0U2Zfhs_9Cri0DGTuCQjO2RSjwdsu9zXpM8x-ujKMDxkcUVpxuCSqMJ-RzQ-eGytqTNJjsgovtYoUrO7W_6QHHXZ/w400-h266/2023-0682.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">CLF4 has been placed on concrete blocks without bogies. This is the side that was on the ground, and from this distance, appears to just have minor panel damage. But what damage inside with engine blocks, and other equipment? -> your guess.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE9k9gddZCH7Myp9vaMDB8vFYxVY5ofJ-QGtEfZw7F9LPmDfti5s3tfycDp_nO5fDNpbtl4qZoFyGdU3sfBHMFZBOIejfaL4ybJIneASjntEQ7MfOGSMLKS9D3n1sVHbZCgmLc8BseBExyuKe7lf8Q0sTS-At9pBQ-xJ6dcq1rKjRll4vKq9itIkTV/s4608/DSCF3490.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE9k9gddZCH7Myp9vaMDB8vFYxVY5ofJ-QGtEfZw7F9LPmDfti5s3tfycDp_nO5fDNpbtl4qZoFyGdU3sfBHMFZBOIejfaL4ybJIneASjntEQ7MfOGSMLKS9D3n1sVHbZCgmLc8BseBExyuKe7lf8Q0sTS-At9pBQ-xJ6dcq1rKjRll4vKq9itIkTV/w400-h300/DSCF3490.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A refugee from the original derailment was placed on the silo loop at Old Junee. The reason for that was that the locos assigned to recover the 30 or so grain cars from the derailed train that were still on the track, was too light for the full train, and so left one wagon. Made an interesting study subject.<br /><div style="text-align: start;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: start;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: start;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: start;">Videos of the G514, and CLF1 arriving at Bendigo are on Brad White's Greensleeves youtube channel. Well worth finding, and viewing. </div><div style="text-align: start;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: start;">I had intended to include these pictures at the end of my photo coverage of the 15th Narrow Gauge convention, that I attended over easter in Melbourne. However I made a decision on driving home, to get the derailment story out of the way as a stand-alone. I know the derailment has very little to do with my blog focus, but it does take up time that I can't use for building models, and I trust the coverage will be of interest. And, it forms a record, which might be helpful for anyone researching in the future.</div><div style="text-align: start;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: start;">====</div><div style="text-align: start;">Next blog will be my attendance at the 15th Narrow Gauge convention. Hopefully in the next few days. Until then</div></td></tr></tbody></table>Rob Nesbitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17057159654871941767noreply@blogger.com0Marrar NSW 2652, Australia-34.8252372 147.3547831-63.135471036178842 112.19853309999999 -6.5150033638211511 -177.48896690000004tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3996073030941560983.post-64130578653199648262023-03-19T21:39:00.017-07:002023-03-19T21:51:28.458-07:00How not to park your grain train<p> <u><b>Modelling, NMRA Meeting, and a derailment</b></u></p><p><u><b><br /></b></u></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdwjU7tc3NSPfykzWoMxe25HSYGi_uLx-pGkGG3yrh0Os6scIuhySNHxqg-I6nCE5wJQCzkEbnBkncow6LaxDW52jD-2vIBZNK4eUoKr5UTu6edl8A3UrM-3AMry-7_Efc5SU6yx-mShP3k4fuyK_mwIeB7f2DgQTFdQASXMIfTXTbns4BKLRoc1YN/s4146/DSCF3450.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2326" data-original-width="4146" height="308" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdwjU7tc3NSPfykzWoMxe25HSYGi_uLx-pGkGG3yrh0Os6scIuhySNHxqg-I6nCE5wJQCzkEbnBkncow6LaxDW52jD-2vIBZNK4eUoKr5UTu6edl8A3UrM-3AMry-7_Efc5SU6yx-mShP3k4fuyK_mwIeB7f2DgQTFdQASXMIfTXTbns4BKLRoc1YN/w547-h308/DSCF3450.JPG" width="547" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">An SSR grain train collided with the rear trailer of a truck at the level crossing near the former Rockview Station west of Junee on March 8th. More pictures later</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><b style="text-decoration-line: underline;"><br /></b><p></p><p><u><b><br /></b></u></p><p><b>Modelling</b></p><p><u>Ladysmith Perway shed gets painted</u></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD7p_kFUvOtddH-v_l08R3CR7rjXMBCKTCQtVs8em-AA118jV8RFj0grweywn6TIy-D_lKjiru6EjAiuW6drHvdNYXA8A05bYt_wHxrwcfRBqo-4SzQcSLs5KxfdhCmF9JqDIOIEWEn7orqMzmnYVgS8bh4sW7UlRlCASVEB8eAqPfoWhwVBycOCp0/s1954/P1011678.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1017" data-original-width="1954" height="209" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD7p_kFUvOtddH-v_l08R3CR7rjXMBCKTCQtVs8em-AA118jV8RFj0grweywn6TIy-D_lKjiru6EjAiuW6drHvdNYXA8A05bYt_wHxrwcfRBqo-4SzQcSLs5KxfdhCmF9JqDIOIEWEn7orqMzmnYVgS8bh4sW7UlRlCASVEB8eAqPfoWhwVBycOCp0/w400-h209/P1011678.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgErLeidJn29hvK0mf1Mfqcgb3tF45teKuM9m26gViXDfOlg7-U-bo4UxYqXEyZoIl8Wi_JBr9tzab5jZ5lx__2wshrDMTRkWI0IqYyJHp0xl0GiFKcckDWUYqDqj_wqqeIPbWmf06JvJ42QMpE0h6bg-bXFMlTfueNjv6rI9rgDtztWx3gM-uUnP0J/s1917/P1011679.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="980" data-original-width="1917" height="205" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgErLeidJn29hvK0mf1Mfqcgb3tF45teKuM9m26gViXDfOlg7-U-bo4UxYqXEyZoIl8Wi_JBr9tzab5jZ5lx__2wshrDMTRkWI0IqYyJHp0xl0GiFKcckDWUYqDqj_wqqeIPbWmf06JvJ42QMpE0h6bg-bXFMlTfueNjv6rI9rgDtztWx3gM-uUnP0J/w400-h205/P1011679.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_stbty43buXAlFYhTL8nmSwmV3rRMw0CB_-5jhVmgsVlxhc6A3wcJBGped0On12cXdxryEPIh2Jmm0p0r4BTqwJ5m3CKNO08HJd9_17C97NwxYeD2K0Tw-NuQJStjfCQoiOZM6Mb1cJQ55wEBK6ed8_ZgJCLk-Ms6c8b1Xauk9i8nd3kiUq4Y2Vjy/s1951/P1011680.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="876" data-original-width="1951" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_stbty43buXAlFYhTL8nmSwmV3rRMw0CB_-5jhVmgsVlxhc6A3wcJBGped0On12cXdxryEPIh2Jmm0p0r4BTqwJ5m3CKNO08HJd9_17C97NwxYeD2K0Tw-NuQJStjfCQoiOZM6Mb1cJQ55wEBK6ed8_ZgJCLk-Ms6c8b1Xauk9i8nd3kiUq4Y2Vjy/w400-h180/P1011680.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiI8JSt_GjTJRs8oKYyPRPNtu8eu-hrKWDbz9amz-LE1EeEf8N-xGtYb0z7vV6s2PJM08WynjikZiti6fHklDtK6otNXDUYX7xtJg6Q-EB1zkVm9MYWI0SQqC0yiRCCE_LlgwbVsE4-FIcMXO_JzsiplQisx3r1voGJw-iRGnSqetcXAKPGXaOrjD_/s1917/P1011681.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1070" data-original-width="1917" height="224" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiI8JSt_GjTJRs8oKYyPRPNtu8eu-hrKWDbz9amz-LE1EeEf8N-xGtYb0z7vV6s2PJM08WynjikZiti6fHklDtK6otNXDUYX7xtJg6Q-EB1zkVm9MYWI0SQqC0yiRCCE_LlgwbVsE4-FIcMXO_JzsiplQisx3r1voGJw-iRGnSqetcXAKPGXaOrjD_/w400-h224/P1011681.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>The white styrene was sprayed Tamiya flat aluminium, and lightly rusted with powder. The concrete was hand painted with Floquil concrete. The rails, and the metal framing hand painted with Tamiya Red/brown. I decided to not make the doors moveable, so they are fixed in this position with white-glue - so could be repositioned with the application of some water on the "hinges". The Sheffield hand pumped trike is a Lloyds whitemetal model kit - something I made in the 1990s. I have not yet made the water tank, or its stand. </p><p><u>CW -Cattle Wagons</u></p><p>Casula Hobbies in the late 1980s, produced a kit of the 4 wheel sheep and cattle vans, coded SV, and CV respectively. I probably bought over a dozen of each kit, but only ever got around to making about half of the kits. The rest have been stored for over 30 years. Whilst these kits build up into a nice model, more recent RTR models from Austrains are superior (if you can find them). So, the question is do I build the kits, or sell them on ebay? Probably best I make them - after all, that is why I bought the kits.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7UefyjxlogWnmLPIMPu7UdvgsnSJ5_h7uHl89l1a5UybYJPMNNCFttessg3Cnk0XZBcbrA9uUS_WHEFnc_w827gSaYd04du0yIra89KMvGR92Vrugl_9JXH5kG9_kY6eJoM0Vj1U_rI6a8KRpD1i-Q-Op1AAOH5H0jCXwQ8E3ZeqXV5j5sxwvIWl7/s887/Wagga%20Yard-q.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="590" data-original-width="887" height="333" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7UefyjxlogWnmLPIMPu7UdvgsnSJ5_h7uHl89l1a5UybYJPMNNCFttessg3Cnk0XZBcbrA9uUS_WHEFnc_w827gSaYd04du0yIra89KMvGR92Vrugl_9JXH5kG9_kY6eJoM0Vj1U_rI6a8KRpD1i-Q-Op1AAOH5H0jCXwQ8E3ZeqXV5j5sxwvIWl7/w501-h333/Wagga%20Yard-q.jpg" width="501" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A train of CW wagons, headed by an X200, is proceeding to the Trucking yards about a mile west of here. The date of this picture is in the late 1960s. (I wrote a complete blog post on this picture a few years ago - fascinating)</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>I assembled the kit into 2 subassemblies - the chassis, and the superstructure. I painted both with Tamiya german grey - which now needs to be weathered</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWgvmUOcpXMFg9pzYhnHEpE3hsU0VJYYD0mtC735YZFdg7ODQJ8TmYyJAb-qKJFx0VhrXC_b_hICtGkaSPgQmQAa_M7rMHaAB9DKam3EGte9fhpp7-6gICZmLGQk3dbcZrneXCySwHo46f1DKMP9zxMb5hfGP-IE26OLlwzht_Rwb4uwE0dOOIuWQP/s1551/P1011683.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="707" data-original-width="1551" height="146" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWgvmUOcpXMFg9pzYhnHEpE3hsU0VJYYD0mtC735YZFdg7ODQJ8TmYyJAb-qKJFx0VhrXC_b_hICtGkaSPgQmQAa_M7rMHaAB9DKam3EGte9fhpp7-6gICZmLGQk3dbcZrneXCySwHo46f1DKMP9zxMb5hfGP-IE26OLlwzht_Rwb4uwE0dOOIuWQP/w320-h146/P1011683.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">After painting, I added a sheet of lead weight to double the wagon's weight up to 35 grams</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP0CpkwMVwFrVrkN5I0VH2G6SLp7Qf1as9JDc1SQHo31mQ-LuSQN5u1AMBuccnddehqr2yinS2oWYFamI_TVhwGHYnxRAXfRDq4XLVIjTyD95hm_CdqTih30vHoMkWhnsT70BjlTk_eq2YeOX4icJ__onLNGJz3UFB9ecexPWZU9eKHextqE7hSViA/s1846/P1011682.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="762" data-original-width="1846" height="165" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP0CpkwMVwFrVrkN5I0VH2G6SLp7Qf1as9JDc1SQHo31mQ-LuSQN5u1AMBuccnddehqr2yinS2oWYFamI_TVhwGHYnxRAXfRDq4XLVIjTyD95hm_CdqTih30vHoMkWhnsT70BjlTk_eq2YeOX4icJ__onLNGJz3UFB9ecexPWZU9eKHextqE7hSViA/w400-h165/P1011682.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Three CW wagons. I used white glue to fix the superstructure to the chassis, in case I need to add cattle loads in the future</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p><b>NMRA visit to Bowning</b></p><p>Last Saturday, I made the 2 hr trip to Bowning to attend the Div 2 meeting at Jack's place. It is always good to meet up with friends, view models, gain ideas, and get inspired</p><p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJq1WwgglmflZHQ_pnZVRl3yOre1TXh2UCB4Qis434OgZIdeq1dmQAqy1EZ_0DQ2zKG5SyHVwOip8mE57WgjJgUff7Tv-dHSMcKZionVgJZJ_FRKC86VX2Q5Fi3O3pIYEDyKzNcBrh-IL9KspbQPin7yVX06PLZLgOqE9reXf-0ocRrqiMJOTx7DGa/s3966/20230318_152847.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2442" data-original-width="3966" height="246" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJq1WwgglmflZHQ_pnZVRl3yOre1TXh2UCB4Qis434OgZIdeq1dmQAqy1EZ_0DQ2zKG5SyHVwOip8mE57WgjJgUff7Tv-dHSMcKZionVgJZJ_FRKC86VX2Q5Fi3O3pIYEDyKzNcBrh-IL9KspbQPin7yVX06PLZLgOqE9reXf-0ocRrqiMJOTx7DGa/w400-h246/20230318_152847.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The show-n-tell models on the table. And Ezi-Kits D334, a Rivarossi oprient express coach, an EZI-Kits Z26 (under construction), my Perway shed, An SDS models MHO, and a Shoreham Shops brass California Zephyr slumber coach. Not shown was a light framework design for a Fre-Mo module</td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div><div><p>Jack's talk was to describe how he made some of the models for his layout, and after an lovely afternoon tea, we were able to view in person. </p></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy-4j9TJ0m5JGS_gHyzMwR3skmcTIMhaWLIOkQEwu9anQ-zXUu9i5l_pa6VkighIMto-zOWkpfN06ZDk6RnoioqXHgMA4p7yaLbBgtXXxCn5ZxZgbQJ16DrtaO5Vl6fMqmrVKyP0LEoGYDWhbnR5UF2KKVukHgmQPuNIhD1kGdKrIUvMpJBZ4LXggA/s4080/20230318_155436.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3060" data-original-width="4080" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy-4j9TJ0m5JGS_gHyzMwR3skmcTIMhaWLIOkQEwu9anQ-zXUu9i5l_pa6VkighIMto-zOWkpfN06ZDk6RnoioqXHgMA4p7yaLbBgtXXxCn5ZxZgbQJ16DrtaO5Vl6fMqmrVKyP0LEoGYDWhbnR5UF2KKVukHgmQPuNIhD1kGdKrIUvMpJBZ4LXggA/w400-h300/20230318_155436.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jacks shed was air conditioned - a must for the unusual heat of the afternoon</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtt63ltmRlh0ZeLXVGjfvyVq1QDReWnygtkH7sxMVD8qmavG_PycyHw6STEKE09gPRAA5rHQzO0nFXJbGa-jQePlNRPZtK7k3Qsafpf51NdJe9Em1UrcqLHl-c4GewhHg8Uw49nMAO0IBmyQbLAV73DTlKyqrBJddj3j5UzQyhQ6mssF9MIg1md3On/s4080/20230318_160413.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2748" data-original-width="4080" height="270" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtt63ltmRlh0ZeLXVGjfvyVq1QDReWnygtkH7sxMVD8qmavG_PycyHw6STEKE09gPRAA5rHQzO0nFXJbGa-jQePlNRPZtK7k3Qsafpf51NdJe9Em1UrcqLHl-c4GewhHg8Uw49nMAO0IBmyQbLAV73DTlKyqrBJddj3j5UzQyhQ6mssF9MIg1md3On/w400-h270/20230318_160413.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jack's layout is a folded dogbone, with an operating aisle. Note, these pictures were taken with most of the room lights turned off - amazing how good phone camera are</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH01MsTxlhmuezSVPrxrlAa5vO-aW_rCkVyRq9WXGC42iMdBTps8L5WYeTipajT_zk69yrxebi_i-8Z-yRa4jj0Knq84jyOE9QENMFZm4KugudFp2nsTZPD_IEpN2gDfNTU_atcjcY1ScPXKuKf51LOIX_FlIBaZwRkhgPeWAn_ZMj9WKLYRhNQapA/s4080/20230318_160426.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3060" data-original-width="4080" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH01MsTxlhmuezSVPrxrlAa5vO-aW_rCkVyRq9WXGC42iMdBTps8L5WYeTipajT_zk69yrxebi_i-8Z-yRa4jj0Knq84jyOE9QENMFZm4KugudFp2nsTZPD_IEpN2gDfNTU_atcjcY1ScPXKuKf51LOIX_FlIBaZwRkhgPeWAn_ZMj9WKLYRhNQapA/w400-h300/20230318_160426.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jack has modified a number of commercial kits in the capturing the portotype. Here is a train at Woolbrook - which Jack informs me started as a victorian station</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8Tk0XW7Z2qEMTnJwVHTr8LnEaFqgR5whDCuhO_rDfk_iEvBrehrjEH9sRrFW3z7lcrgYhTshI0D4NFeAu0Jmlj1rr7bg3o25rUufo4Q60qNrGtl0iqIjI_Hhvw-mLEQHXS-d38hNJjK1z6WZmnbmBUu9yzseWSzwd8jP3di-7gyjRvy58n5ezJsuJ/s4080/20230318_160447.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3060" data-original-width="4080" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8Tk0XW7Z2qEMTnJwVHTr8LnEaFqgR5whDCuhO_rDfk_iEvBrehrjEH9sRrFW3z7lcrgYhTshI0D4NFeAu0Jmlj1rr7bg3o25rUufo4Q60qNrGtl0iqIjI_Hhvw-mLEQHXS-d38hNJjK1z6WZmnbmBUu9yzseWSzwd8jP3di-7gyjRvy58n5ezJsuJ/w400-h300/20230318_160447.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Church, and both the road, and rail bridges are modelled after real structures at Woolbrook</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8H_FsPpgyMvGXbAJqVqujSeh7JuGyRq71PIP0kN88vWWj61iKQge73-AsxAKTxglo8NThRMzb5KkTxopyYCbLuf_O1QyvoM7UDb2rkhzXGLhOCPVGOs3tyeQMyHTbUc1rn_TPMV2eu4Px_9Ll0d4Az6-PTX1HlrGFxEi_6qKJbiYWzLFW9zr2c_ix/s4056/20230318_160817.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2496" data-original-width="4056" height="246" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8H_FsPpgyMvGXbAJqVqujSeh7JuGyRq71PIP0kN88vWWj61iKQge73-AsxAKTxglo8NThRMzb5KkTxopyYCbLuf_O1QyvoM7UDb2rkhzXGLhOCPVGOs3tyeQMyHTbUc1rn_TPMV2eu4Px_9Ll0d4Az6-PTX1HlrGFxEi_6qKJbiYWzLFW9zr2c_ix/w400-h246/20230318_160817.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Walcha Road station is a Walker model kit, modified with scratchbuilt signalbox. Jack has lit the interior, and in the dim lighting with the main room lights turned off, is quite effective</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg33vIo620cXFHzL9CDbQaglgGnyrqrOCT0Yxa5XnSdtF9p-Fu1ewrAbsptYfG9u_-t9kaFhoDlcJlh-6j2Mg0aFTiHpPn8cc3CJJnGuRcb-EP32CfMRkqaIU2V9MyVwVChybXf3FA2lGkxjIBGj6LEjuBx_oJb9x7YF-LCsQfv0DDiddXzN33KKS9G/s4074/20230318_160846.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2274" data-original-width="4074" height="224" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg33vIo620cXFHzL9CDbQaglgGnyrqrOCT0Yxa5XnSdtF9p-Fu1ewrAbsptYfG9u_-t9kaFhoDlcJlh-6j2Mg0aFTiHpPn8cc3CJJnGuRcb-EP32CfMRkqaIU2V9MyVwVChybXf3FA2lGkxjIBGj6LEjuBx_oJb9x7YF-LCsQfv0DDiddXzN33KKS9G/w400-h224/20230318_160846.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Walcha Road Hotel is totally scratchbuilt by Jack - again, lighting and patrons brings the structure to life</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p><b>Derailment at Rockview</b></p><p>Around 9am, on March 8th, an empty Southern Shorthaul Railroad grain train was heading west, when it collided with the rear trailer of what the press said was a grain haulage truck at the level crossing near the former Rockview station site, between Old Junee, and Marrar. The press also said that the trailer was empty, but the damage to the train, tells a different story.</p><p>Both train drivers, and the truck driver escaped with minor injuries. The road, Canola way was closed for 2 days, and the railline was also closed.</p><p><br /></p><p>The SSR train was one I enjoyed watching, as it ran a 2 or 3 days a week shuttle service to Melbourne using vintage engines, and around 40 grain wagons. </p><p>I got word last week, that the train had not yet been recovered, and I travelled the 20km to the site and took some pictures. 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Both drivers escaped with minor injuries, which is a testimate to the design of the streamlined front to absorb collision forces. Unfortunately, it looks like the frame of the loco has been twisted, so I don't like its chances of returning to the rails</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1vTE-trDGKBpynTiMdxBOcrQs2qGCbRJPs8U04ib19Klzk5q-qX_gL8ekyRg9R6jYtYTDhkq-rLDfPeF-vuPqCO642l9s9shE_gqxfDiRHQLLTs9TuWi_Bu6tMbsXUVU8QMMSyKku66HRc0j9HXKVW9ZzHD-ZpBWQps5Iyftp6ZWaT04xCKtRPorf/s4589/DSCF3455.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2486" data-original-width="4589" height="173" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1vTE-trDGKBpynTiMdxBOcrQs2qGCbRJPs8U04ib19Klzk5q-qX_gL8ekyRg9R6jYtYTDhkq-rLDfPeF-vuPqCO642l9s9shE_gqxfDiRHQLLTs9TuWi_Bu6tMbsXUVU8QMMSyKku66HRc0j9HXKVW9ZzHD-ZpBWQps5Iyftp6ZWaT04xCKtRPorf/s320/DSCF3455.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">CLF4 is on its side, but from this angle, doesn't look in too bad a shape considering</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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It doesn't have any bells of lights relying on a "stop" sign. An error if you ask me - the crossing has been the site of many incidents in the last few years since the line was upgraded, with heavier rail, new ballast and increased train speeds. The other 26 or so grain wagons of the train had been removed, and hauled back to Junee, where I suspect they are back in service</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXfDIm891yS87RGhZNRf9PcYFCA_TPvPmdCm9kGqXTD-LI3znepbOGMZYR4LK2CtdkHJTwo0OQ52lR-x7vB67e5UjsNxeU-4ZQPNscFzS33LrpDGBo7jb8UpsrDmvNkAkqariLzIdjGo0uP4WI6zAm53ts5yB0dMpdI7YT19-ef2YLAT5l2HbCzfOY/s4608/DSCF3484.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXfDIm891yS87RGhZNRf9PcYFCA_TPvPmdCm9kGqXTD-LI3znepbOGMZYR4LK2CtdkHJTwo0OQ52lR-x7vB67e5UjsNxeU-4ZQPNscFzS33LrpDGBo7jb8UpsrDmvNkAkqariLzIdjGo0uP4WI6zAm53ts5yB0dMpdI7YT19-ef2YLAT5l2HbCzfOY/s320/DSCF3484.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKbGWMyjjtnCp1LqKqwc0wSVw1KlU5ESrqv75OODWyfNqKmK-V8qnAq3KjmsRZZni55unH3TWqAct2JlQP2w_75G0t_6yP4SQwtRXi_coxPI4Egtd-QJdxJsKdoAOxzjpPYNK7DQ1-e-iU-yItKAcM4GFjxhFjoev0uALtv2FBFeY4e38h4OU_Tk-f/s4600/DSCF3485.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2584" data-original-width="4600" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKbGWMyjjtnCp1LqKqwc0wSVw1KlU5ESrqv75OODWyfNqKmK-V8qnAq3KjmsRZZni55unH3TWqAct2JlQP2w_75G0t_6yP4SQwtRXi_coxPI4Egtd-QJdxJsKdoAOxzjpPYNK7DQ1-e-iU-yItKAcM4GFjxhFjoev0uALtv2FBFeY4e38h4OU_Tk-f/s320/DSCF3485.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBkUHZ5Xi03A9IDumzEUP7sKXQdNBGtWAXjnLhWlQeGJXAvqSd2tBvml32GuXKyPfFcCBXTLcAINGkGResiBaftFxQbBazpZz3e9J3ih-2g9hNRXmQlhYrMmZz3xWc1woWVkgx1_FGS8sUF_RYb1z8SvrO2EVO3cM49Nen7w9deNYdvs6_gWuzoXS7/s4608/DSCF3486.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBkUHZ5Xi03A9IDumzEUP7sKXQdNBGtWAXjnLhWlQeGJXAvqSd2tBvml32GuXKyPfFcCBXTLcAINGkGResiBaftFxQbBazpZz3e9J3ih-2g9hNRXmQlhYrMmZz3xWc1woWVkgx1_FGS8sUF_RYb1z8SvrO2EVO3cM49Nen7w9deNYdvs6_gWuzoXS7/s320/DSCF3486.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJdtucmltueDHc1ZkdZLvyQekA9kUYXo8_0VTW_MA2-mQVR2Ki1eaMC7oKCqaE-hcIfhEZ1iizs_O_jTk0gXuDIHM50YfufycxQq0Aj99UhQ8lfuf_Bs6x_I1gCzk1gJqeZ-wesKlUKHYTaSOEBcxVl-aJiHsGOGRXiX8-4JtAHjFpjNoTLC1bElMH/s4608/DSCF3487.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJdtucmltueDHc1ZkdZLvyQekA9kUYXo8_0VTW_MA2-mQVR2Ki1eaMC7oKCqaE-hcIfhEZ1iizs_O_jTk0gXuDIHM50YfufycxQq0Aj99UhQ8lfuf_Bs6x_I1gCzk1gJqeZ-wesKlUKHYTaSOEBcxVl-aJiHsGOGRXiX8-4JtAHjFpjNoTLC1bElMH/s320/DSCF3487.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Controls in the Cab of CLF1 - taken through the windowless window</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDtBaOAE2St0hzxlwxFwf2_EGjp7SGt3HSc7nWM9VaL752kubbQz_-98GPVbG7QAFP04_9GHn8v5Qd34wyUEdJxpTXuZDs-R1Ee4uwROiC7KTO61rBmfzx3hRmoVzc44DPDtxURwygejWIZNs6x7wy4xpS5Kqm9GLQTivdIrmGoBu9yd6mibYQWftj/s4608/DSCF3488.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDtBaOAE2St0hzxlwxFwf2_EGjp7SGt3HSc7nWM9VaL752kubbQz_-98GPVbG7QAFP04_9GHn8v5Qd34wyUEdJxpTXuZDs-R1Ee4uwROiC7KTO61rBmfzx3hRmoVzc44DPDtxURwygejWIZNs6x7wy4xpS5Kqm9GLQTivdIrmGoBu9yd6mibYQWftj/s320/DSCF3488.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><p>I was very surprised that the wreck scene had no security. The number of people drivng alng the Canola Way that stopped when I was there had no idea of what happened. It could have been a temporary tourist attraction. </p><p>What is to become of the locos, and about 14 grain wagons? It is possible that the locos will be trucked through to the Junee roundhouse for assessment, and maybe rebuilding? Junee roundhouse is well suited for this. Grain wagons might end up being cut up for scrap on site. These are my guesses - I suspect a lot depends on insurance. However, the rail line remains closed, and this is a situation that cannot be left indefinitely</p><p><br /></p><p>Until next time, keep your trains on the track.</p><p> </p><p><br /></p>Rob Nesbitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17057159654871941767noreply@blogger.com6Marrar NSW 2652, Australia-34.8252372 147.3547831-63.135471036178842 112.19853309999999 -6.5150033638211511 -177.48896690000004tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3996073030941560983.post-67681787122439226302023-03-03T20:03:00.013-08:002023-03-03T21:24:42.747-08:00Ladysmith Perway shed<p><b> Perway shed at Ladysmith - a "simple" scratchbuilding project</b></p><p>During the openday at Ladysmith on February 11th, I took an opportunity over the lunch period to wander down to the perway shed, and measure it for a future model.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtj638y84ice9kcOPMvJtwutIFiHHzNND5j-cgDXGvQPUzpkzBwjMXkT3hMjARVOR7TxG3mIb2wRP-PQn9c3U_tITTcRUzouIU5JjbQV4R0nl4GieAKhbj-FeM5zHHDioelKEF6valpiwuddw8TbixCDeNxlf8vLJTTWfW3aM3o-gA02Agu_Xc4nLO/s4608/DSCF0512.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="372" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtj638y84ice9kcOPMvJtwutIFiHHzNND5j-cgDXGvQPUzpkzBwjMXkT3hMjARVOR7TxG3mIb2wRP-PQn9c3U_tITTcRUzouIU5JjbQV4R0nl4GieAKhbj-FeM5zHHDioelKEF6valpiwuddw8TbixCDeNxlf8vLJTTWfW3aM3o-gA02Agu_Xc4nLO/w496-h372/DSCF0512.JPG" width="496" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ladysmith Perway shed</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>Permanent way sheds were once a common sight on NSW railways. They contained equipment used by the track gangs for repair of the line. With the reduction of branchlines, use of hi-roller work trucks with decendable railway wheels, and the large track mounted resleepering, and tamping machines, the humble perway shed along the line is no longer used, and most have been removed, leaving just a concrete pad behind. Fortunately, Ladysmith is not one of them</p><p>The line to Tumbarumba contained a number of perway sheds. Whilst I haven't done a complete survey, I have seen the concrete pads at Humula and Coreinbob.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfRUfpcAOW8jeFdTHHBivnkR3ZOMI0r51yz0CShcTMMH_UKVO1wcLJ-Uw3VI2is_IgSbADe2kTQsmFt_y3NJG-4Oa9zAje5nTHMfVcJ96ybeC-ryorkKgoutXcriWJgwo8lDJIypx5kUchv7vT7DITvFbwpX9tGi9MAX4vQ3NmfmOK05Y60zTK4LFo/s4608/Ganger%20shed%20foundation.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="370" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfRUfpcAOW8jeFdTHHBivnkR3ZOMI0r51yz0CShcTMMH_UKVO1wcLJ-Uw3VI2is_IgSbADe2kTQsmFt_y3NJG-4Oa9zAje5nTHMfVcJ96ybeC-ryorkKgoutXcriWJgwo8lDJIypx5kUchv7vT7DITvFbwpX9tGi9MAX4vQ3NmfmOK05Y60zTK4LFo/w493-h370/Ganger%20shed%20foundation.JPG" width="493" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Coreinbob also had a small gangers shed. The small culvert on the approach to the former shed is a nice detail</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDuyIfM2WYx7tAalvIEStXWF0SWPRKCiUdpTHeh2BShHHuNjDXzw6u5S1egarkske2fucNFmHX_yKshw-mpU-PaYCp-c4kkBeUH_A8SOIOqrj_EMKAree5MDTqL_JT7VsMVS0nnR9EixoFy_-ajjKGYzKkLiMXQX3sYSy8MTgsqXT-3531UYMU3vVa/s4608/DSCF2818.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="370" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDuyIfM2WYx7tAalvIEStXWF0SWPRKCiUdpTHeh2BShHHuNjDXzw6u5S1egarkske2fucNFmHX_yKshw-mpU-PaYCp-c4kkBeUH_A8SOIOqrj_EMKAree5MDTqL_JT7VsMVS0nnR9EixoFy_-ajjKGYzKkLiMXQX3sYSy8MTgsqXT-3531UYMU3vVa/w494-h370/DSCF2818.JPG" width="494" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The 2 sets of rails in the Humula perway shed concrete pad can still be seen. The size of the pad looks similiar to Ladysmith</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p><u>Ladysmith Perway shed in pictures</u></p><p><br /></p><p>A previous open day, the Perway shed was open, and I managed to take some pictures, which I will share here.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg88EMBF0FIOhwnNABtjt9g-2OIbvYDK_5LxCrqq5563rM93RRbzu6iT0F6BKDdb4QP7Y5OiSyCl8NRAJpKICtIg0RumCFdhf-V_ZmQTy1R_exJu7aFPd2dJ48j6euCciNgLICZ7Um50EXsDYb6uB1lQlLioh4mlNjzAe-nqtdG6qeqzn6aPIm07nLI/s4608/DSCF0064.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg88EMBF0FIOhwnNABtjt9g-2OIbvYDK_5LxCrqq5563rM93RRbzu6iT0F6BKDdb4QP7Y5OiSyCl8NRAJpKICtIg0RumCFdhf-V_ZmQTy1R_exJu7aFPd2dJ48j6euCciNgLICZ7Um50EXsDYb6uB1lQlLioh4mlNjzAe-nqtdG6qeqzn6aPIm07nLI/w400-h300/DSCF0064.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjorKjFgdhB31LWzxyJF9rcnjEccNPV71qS4LLNZsdoMpBwNepDKMHTwSqOMb5r65ZmfSKl_FObIrASBglmp3i3TJ15uytyXxey-jXv0WTMlLHmPAQVTY4Frvbd1bsXakC0nFLcwhDRPlRr2QFG_JrG534KhWm9x2PQ8N78-nRj_8YHtEpT2gc922ci/s4608/DSCF0065.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjorKjFgdhB31LWzxyJF9rcnjEccNPV71qS4LLNZsdoMpBwNepDKMHTwSqOMb5r65ZmfSKl_FObIrASBglmp3i3TJ15uytyXxey-jXv0WTMlLHmPAQVTY4Frvbd1bsXakC0nFLcwhDRPlRr2QFG_JrG534KhWm9x2PQ8N78-nRj_8YHtEpT2gc922ci/w400-h300/DSCF0065.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The perway shed fits in the "neck" between the silo loop, and the station loops</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFCdXT1a8F_Q1Z4-O9CTI0DIoKxHe4CN48BvEqivoC5CdIh8MPGrg4kf6QAlHKPbhEJC5yvi0qERgwaCg269jyDltUUH0pQPL2mbbSBCPHEUN8j0SX84bDvcRBEIeJjtmqSl1cuIJAMnHmBdw5GXTl7kYzYaACPXsZLG-C6FFMnQHFESmFzyWRXAzz/s4608/DSCF0086.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFCdXT1a8F_Q1Z4-O9CTI0DIoKxHe4CN48BvEqivoC5CdIh8MPGrg4kf6QAlHKPbhEJC5yvi0qERgwaCg269jyDltUUH0pQPL2mbbSBCPHEUN8j0SX84bDvcRBEIeJjtmqSl1cuIJAMnHmBdw5GXTl7kYzYaACPXsZLG-C6FFMnQHFESmFzyWRXAzz/w400-h300/DSCF0086.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Note the internal door support frame design.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZMXLN81WeMBrXDg0RWFy2XezC1e-VGnwWz-1liLmBaftFW8O33ZiX3oYXMucqKg52aEt2JvtTwmUuh6tmpBtLYqcxc-3lyMNQLqMl3knLxWqzxSUPAdtz-l4iiTx7bAlJCkQYn9mLh9-zhdwFtNqLHVU3L0ghhKOFKNRAJBN8tNqPpARvoDQfBPtQ/s4608/DSCF0482.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZMXLN81WeMBrXDg0RWFy2XezC1e-VGnwWz-1liLmBaftFW8O33ZiX3oYXMucqKg52aEt2JvtTwmUuh6tmpBtLYqcxc-3lyMNQLqMl3knLxWqzxSUPAdtz-l4iiTx7bAlJCkQYn9mLh9-zhdwFtNqLHVU3L0ghhKOFKNRAJBN8tNqPpARvoDQfBPtQ/w400-h300/DSCF0482.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A telephoto picture has the station much closer to the shed. It is a lot further away. </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijTTT26iaIY5SKeYAf1rfgMGrpe1XmVeNO5R_RsxbrWq5NepZMsOTbWLgQlb5rDY3OdczWSonb054u_G6e88DV9YgaTyTM_DqLc958C_izSSSAIAsR3DOcFwkGO3wS14CGug49jJso9bZClfMFxWzhr-CLqJdojXVievACiR9nPO4n1zOc9sFXw7PP/s4608/DSCF0506.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijTTT26iaIY5SKeYAf1rfgMGrpe1XmVeNO5R_RsxbrWq5NepZMsOTbWLgQlb5rDY3OdczWSonb054u_G6e88DV9YgaTyTM_DqLc958C_izSSSAIAsR3DOcFwkGO3wS14CGug49jJso9bZClfMFxWzhr-CLqJdojXVievACiR9nPO4n1zOc9sFXw7PP/w400-h300/DSCF0506.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX-n4gjSQtfVj4dCU5Olzbl3dNmBNQ2yp0QMmGiOJHoh4SyqxH8lof8f9s3IO0xVF0cK4NmOrNMYWDPgcO0rz2QLNJfIUv1lNdU8q9koA-bmkMY9L21S7KNx9MF6K4JZ0SsYLBYnX_5j0SfLK5tzcb7DliczFC5CwDwtOttQNSTHoQooc8q5eo8CXp/s4608/DSCF0507.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; 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These images were taken many years ago</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAPHEEYT_jHW7N3RbcygUQikQDS_n0T3o-u9oDA6yvQdTb2RlFwEFG6PZpMpIb0sNZt1cCMCocyGZrWVq23rEP6H7Ig5oQrmW0KnSUo1bN8RFcb-ZoTi1WFKFpIdA-MPyS-n66ugvpw9ona6Dk9rqux2EmiSXMboeliFYFHpwnSvYE3g7q5VLu0baF/s4608/DSCF0082.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAPHEEYT_jHW7N3RbcygUQikQDS_n0T3o-u9oDA6yvQdTb2RlFwEFG6PZpMpIb0sNZt1cCMCocyGZrWVq23rEP6H7Ig5oQrmW0KnSUo1bN8RFcb-ZoTi1WFKFpIdA-MPyS-n66ugvpw9ona6Dk9rqux2EmiSXMboeliFYFHpwnSvYE3g7q5VLu0baF/w400-h300/DSCF0082.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZKglRuK770CotPk_Bdcq9FhGETQr4CoYowRBwzfRuVVpf7oHRHa34-COLbnkPbFMg74tZBEc8qK-XvkFdmI_7kRtYKAndvc0l0GM7hkMkJYtwZqKpnSnDQXEmE_ijvuhqR9Tn1SsDccFAzTh9pGQVhoTuDqaJdUTFseOAtaVKqpP7hn1WRCnTKOrJ/s4608/DSCF0083.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1524" data-original-width="2273" height="430" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigdMUEFYWEfRZMG0edIpwGjKoEfP2EBebp9WtBYsSatjf3Qaj4xe8bgf3G2-PpWdwNEc8h4tsS5CQoPHPDJU-P7b6zdXwmZLsiuPh9Ll6UH7ki9nabQ9b-0NshsWpCkVAxwcNMFmMGLwLXqV4ApPt0YU49RzyhxgKSk-etXJKQGCJDYAqSz6Q3In8m/w640-h430/Ladysmith%20Perway%20shed%20plan.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>The next step was to find some corrugated styrene, and cut out</div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGo_q7O3RCOS6maIRZ-uJQDrxNRPImkQRZhBG4EcBD4XK9pjDiOUtO_vav6IOodBLqI6gscbmb-0GnkiqcYIlMhvOFFPj9Ik38yV1Bi-vd5Ai4SFqvgjjlAfH_VPzJDKlmuLmf4BaG5qMYLrlDMZqrCwGUqSDoKXHUkouZxC8KyD89Zq1LYJbSLsUg/s1630/P1011669.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1257" data-original-width="1630" height="494" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGo_q7O3RCOS6maIRZ-uJQDrxNRPImkQRZhBG4EcBD4XK9pjDiOUtO_vav6IOodBLqI6gscbmb-0GnkiqcYIlMhvOFFPj9Ik38yV1Bi-vd5Ai4SFqvgjjlAfH_VPzJDKlmuLmf4BaG5qMYLrlDMZqrCwGUqSDoKXHUkouZxC8KyD89Zq1LYJbSLsUg/w640-h494/P1011669.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Keen eyed viewers will notice I made a mistake - and one of the rear wall sections was cut incorrectly. So I spliced in another piece from the leftover scrap, and smoothed down the join. The join should disappear under paint, and being at the rear, probably won't be seen anyway. If I was planning a contest model, it would have been replaced </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK1LgdVUR6egxQ38MZPZSb4JPbBCaJcKGVfzKl4TLVoP6Ddxv6rPVQgOC9H0aTQLN3VnXbEJuTQIEzrfXFCkpFnjXrSNmqrEeZ8dFURiXGSAjKSyuYPIg0HMurqeMTanXMxcSuTfcbAVPQPj5i0yE-FaBySC7PAaAKUDfGSmRFKcGoQikHeSG7e3VM/s1933/P1011670.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1149" data-original-width="1933" height="238" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK1LgdVUR6egxQ38MZPZSb4JPbBCaJcKGVfzKl4TLVoP6Ddxv6rPVQgOC9H0aTQLN3VnXbEJuTQIEzrfXFCkpFnjXrSNmqrEeZ8dFURiXGSAjKSyuYPIg0HMurqeMTanXMxcSuTfcbAVPQPj5i0yE-FaBySC7PAaAKUDfGSmRFKcGoQikHeSG7e3VM/w400-h238/P1011670.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitaeILRfn712uNrkvMk9CrTqnqy6Y36MgPRzzQHR4vfUxLnrEs-Unem-PWZwHQhcDCqeM5JNGAj88upwBK6CPaTi1IdufAzKptDMu-TxIufabIHoWzfNQri1gHwfqp96t9J3smjRnJ-35E5Wlqr89lisP2rdrfpv7qlIqHSafV1suBig_kod1_Pw-1/s1855/P1011671.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1170" data-original-width="1855" height="253" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitaeILRfn712uNrkvMk9CrTqnqy6Y36MgPRzzQHR4vfUxLnrEs-Unem-PWZwHQhcDCqeM5JNGAj88upwBK6CPaTi1IdufAzKptDMu-TxIufabIHoWzfNQri1gHwfqp96t9J3smjRnJ-35E5Wlqr89lisP2rdrfpv7qlIqHSafV1suBig_kod1_Pw-1/w400-h253/P1011671.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Joints were reinforced with 0.040 square styrene</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXkyqxYqWlIYI2ub-tmEJWtGOykUVWRxaMgHwT6y6L6i01VGRh28UzUw2gXwHPeK0JM64sCWl2vBsNb6Rq4sdS5IMcH7UjdrFEuJIUOW4tDe7Ch8Q_OMdJftlw_-v1l_IBlGlisIqCVV4_q_ysEbwMkC66wL-zjMoYW0TlUpj3mNiWojuT0HkuwAnl/s1702/P1011672.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="918" data-original-width="1702" height="216" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXkyqxYqWlIYI2ub-tmEJWtGOykUVWRxaMgHwT6y6L6i01VGRh28UzUw2gXwHPeK0JM64sCWl2vBsNb6Rq4sdS5IMcH7UjdrFEuJIUOW4tDe7Ch8Q_OMdJftlw_-v1l_IBlGlisIqCVV4_q_ysEbwMkC66wL-zjMoYW0TlUpj3mNiWojuT0HkuwAnl/w400-h216/P1011672.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRxtI2O-Fi59PijEi5RlI1e_LKbvZsFWOuwas535JwJZ2BS7lhIjEnIqsFjxS834-QAIuy1taI-3N6GQxS2E6p_lvczTSUL_p8G7JMlAf50Rfqve5NvoX2Mbt1kFRPegBqwgnZFbD9KtkhZnWlhgN__BLu-WlH_kShjvHOjPm1K7SfaWhMrc506vva/s1972/P1011673.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1068" data-original-width="1972" height="346" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRxtI2O-Fi59PijEi5RlI1e_LKbvZsFWOuwas535JwJZ2BS7lhIjEnIqsFjxS834-QAIuy1taI-3N6GQxS2E6p_lvczTSUL_p8G7JMlAf50Rfqve5NvoX2Mbt1kFRPegBqwgnZFbD9KtkhZnWlhgN__BLu-WlH_kShjvHOjPm1K7SfaWhMrc506vva/w640-h346/P1011673.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The floor was made from a piece of 0.040 thick styrene sheet. The flangeways for the trikes were cut (gouged) out by hand, and a section of 0.010 x 0.040 styrene strip added for the future rail head. The positioning for the superstructure uses strips of 0.040 square styrene strip</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw4ejmPoeY6OiPRLMSo45uBIwxPqCXpmwf4Ts7CgGfeMFuicRi41GstHJuSCsMUoy0VGxAtlYDybdFkgTb9iLK4Q2cR6Zl97DJCgbkthzoWfwmmDRp4bqNikRdd1uKmovVewe2v5jzsUfvYPW6cwIUhmP6wQSWgXBkIRgP2P1hlJNfYV2I_9upH8ll/s1362/P1011677.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1160" data-original-width="1362" height="341" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw4ejmPoeY6OiPRLMSo45uBIwxPqCXpmwf4Ts7CgGfeMFuicRi41GstHJuSCsMUoy0VGxAtlYDybdFkgTb9iLK4Q2cR6Zl97DJCgbkthzoWfwmmDRp4bqNikRdd1uKmovVewe2v5jzsUfvYPW6cwIUhmP6wQSWgXBkIRgP2P1hlJNfYV2I_9upH8ll/w400-h341/P1011677.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Framing for the inside of the doors made with 0.020 square styrene. Fiddly. The prototype doors just had thin corrugated iron over the frames, which also would have shown as corrugations on the inside. A contest model would have had the door frames as soldered brass, and used foil for the corrugations. But compromises have to be made. </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAS6mOvY564-QAOsOSXCk9vVMWOQ4-Bdc5VKYlJy35NEuLQjPPRaUJhz8HX91hSRfz0dpkqD1W4AYLqJnn4mULiZYJ_Wk3q1Dw1mxDm10YMTzcuzfpqH0k_e61LaqAh-FD0G8CZGywCBS21kvL0a5MxCFuu2Nm04CypdJQYxtI32Vrh4tQDtRXgBAh/s1725/P1011675.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1163" data-original-width="1725" height="432" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAS6mOvY564-QAOsOSXCk9vVMWOQ4-Bdc5VKYlJy35NEuLQjPPRaUJhz8HX91hSRfz0dpkqD1W4AYLqJnn4mULiZYJ_Wk3q1Dw1mxDm10YMTzcuzfpqH0k_e61LaqAh-FD0G8CZGywCBS21kvL0a5MxCFuu2Nm04CypdJQYxtI32Vrh4tQDtRXgBAh/w640-h432/P1011675.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rear downpipe made from styrene rod, and cut at angle, and rejoined for the 45 and 90 degree bends. I covered this technique a while ago </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7l-2ju_umnfHtFkl62ij-iUaqCathVralHOECSMebfVGO-SB3nInJLU-kFGN_ZKUC1VQkT6LKPOonbLSHZ8LCB1EH-J-FiGGKyAo7SwNnQ39ZbE2l-OI4OZqzevC4KpcAihB07NK8fUe47fWHyLGFmSNUy6B9bhatLJMQy4HyibdenuwbHEMHqm9k/s1917/P1011676.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1148" data-original-width="1917" height="384" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7l-2ju_umnfHtFkl62ij-iUaqCathVralHOECSMebfVGO-SB3nInJLU-kFGN_ZKUC1VQkT6LKPOonbLSHZ8LCB1EH-J-FiGGKyAo7SwNnQ39ZbE2l-OI4OZqzevC4KpcAihB07NK8fUe47fWHyLGFmSNUy6B9bhatLJMQy4HyibdenuwbHEMHqm9k/w640-h384/P1011676.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I made another compromise - the Ladysmith Perway shed has a translucent roofing sheet above the RHS trike bay for interior natural light. I haven't yet found clear corrugated styrene, so to simulate that would have been a challenge</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB2iy8NlJW7-QP4ts4FHRc1ENnP-EIGAmb5ar2UzN-mt5CWtKDx4_VwlnBfDLH5eKBxPBPPhuXkq4Os58PC5lMgRacfQ5d_15YHoe0Gsv9clUX9gjgjPd_sIv3GHRT_mieL9sJQuILjYQG-M7bf9pUbyFw1guBaGqRO8Y7M4oliC6IkiUE4_rz5V8Q/s1848/P1011674.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="980" data-original-width="1848" height="340" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB2iy8NlJW7-QP4ts4FHRc1ENnP-EIGAmb5ar2UzN-mt5CWtKDx4_VwlnBfDLH5eKBxPBPPhuXkq4Os58PC5lMgRacfQ5d_15YHoe0Gsv9clUX9gjgjPd_sIv3GHRT_mieL9sJQuILjYQG-M7bf9pUbyFw1guBaGqRO8Y7M4oliC6IkiUE4_rz5V8Q/w640-h340/P1011674.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">After adding the roof edging, gutters and downpipes, the model is now ready for the paint shop. Adding all the styrene now, makes the model stronger than trying to add these details later. And as the floor is removeable, so painting the inside will be straight forward.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div><u>In summary.</u></div><div> I had forgotten how much I enjoyed making a simple model. Not only will the perway shed be completed quickly (unlike Wagga station that took 2.5years), I don't have to worry about it meeting contest standards. And I will use my plans for Humula's perway shed. Sure, using CAD, and 3D printing would be faster as I am making more than one model, and I get that. (Note if anyone wants to use my plans to make a 3D model, that is fine, please drop me a note). </div><div><br /></div><div>Painting is the next step, and then I will ponder how to make the doors moveable/openable, or just glue them open in place. I have a Lloyds trike model somewhere for the interior. The water tank and stand are also required</div><div><br /></div><div>Until next time, build a model or two (or more). You will find it relaxing</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Rob Nesbitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17057159654871941767noreply@blogger.com4Ladysmith NSW 2652, Australia-35.2098056 147.513475-63.520039436178848 112.357225 -6.8995717638211573 -177.33027500000003tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3996073030941560983.post-65395736230605069812023-02-13T15:48:00.001-08:002023-02-13T15:48:10.161-08:00Trike run at Ladysmith<p><b><u> Trike rides at Ladysmith</u></b></p><p>February 11th saw the resumption of Trike rides for the public at Ladysmith. </p><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiHv1977Opg8MWgCUU5xyGkU0y20A4hYmAi33Rs42QD_jr55mGUPex8Sr9r4uHyX3M94O6m-qArjhlP62LcJzv7NFTPAL9nG3BMB0yifZwhqhQYVyylXGo1L2s8dz2mFinCHYkYzaRoaE4U6OmaQ44f9O5ol0wC89OfSmfiyId4oFkw-vTsdiz4jiu/s4608/DSCF3380.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiHv1977Opg8MWgCUU5xyGkU0y20A4hYmAi33Rs42QD_jr55mGUPex8Sr9r4uHyX3M94O6m-qArjhlP62LcJzv7NFTPAL9nG3BMB0yifZwhqhQYVyylXGo1L2s8dz2mFinCHYkYzaRoaE4U6OmaQ44f9O5ol0wC89OfSmfiyId4oFkw-vTsdiz4jiu/w400-h300/DSCF3380.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The first trike about to depart the loading area after the opening. The goods shed is in the background. The fencing is new, and a requirement to stop people wandering onto the tracks</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p><br /></p><p> This was the first opportunity in 20 years for the public to ride the rails. The volunteers from the Ladysmith Tourist Railway, have managed to regain accreditation from the NSW government, and this was celebrated with a grand reopening.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnNKZU9yrWwjAZjLTM3Y18f5PNnE5aQp4My9Pn9zWfdFFCkLmLEvRxQvNaEzMPYQlAkxs0IbgD-QAZba75cOFU2Fz0q-8xFM8-oprJC1trP1hI_M14ZqAfgTGg86leWywlxUb3h4w6rPSS0OpUUYRNoXvvoWtJkCDX8bJ9M-0UOSfJ19X-M4hWQqf3/s4608/DSCF3374.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnNKZU9yrWwjAZjLTM3Y18f5PNnE5aQp4My9Pn9zWfdFFCkLmLEvRxQvNaEzMPYQlAkxs0IbgD-QAZba75cOFU2Fz0q-8xFM8-oprJC1trP1hI_M14ZqAfgTGg86leWywlxUb3h4w6rPSS0OpUUYRNoXvvoWtJkCDX8bJ9M-0UOSfJ19X-M4hWQqf3/w400-h300/DSCF3374.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dr Joe McGirr, independant member for WaggaWagga in the NSW parliament provided the speech - in part congratulating the volunteers for their efforts, and he spoke about taking away concerns over the costs for certification - for instance, a $300 Medical per person - essentially the same costs as for Sydney train drivers</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhANKElXV6hCCWJYw6Ay9loCfiUvRrdcMj2ORGpR_NchvsK_ZJY-3yFxTPq7daQa8cvDYZeARa-X8s8HQi0EGvFlZtVAOGpkuxx9U0PmLD9M8VNQ5KO6HdAtdgf-bqloW2EhxrlTZBQgWXgit1Mt9JWuhDeZdQcb4FEqIBdaRO-fIqcgL-J3pWxAdYv/s4608/DSCF3381.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhANKElXV6hCCWJYw6Ay9loCfiUvRrdcMj2ORGpR_NchvsK_ZJY-3yFxTPq7daQa8cvDYZeARa-X8s8HQi0EGvFlZtVAOGpkuxx9U0PmLD9M8VNQ5KO6HdAtdgf-bqloW2EhxrlTZBQgWXgit1Mt9JWuhDeZdQcb4FEqIBdaRO-fIqcgL-J3pWxAdYv/w400-h300/DSCF3381.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The trike train returns from its journey from well past the silos. The lamp-room and toilet block is not original, and now sited on the northern side of the station (the original was on the southern side)</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjt_KttBRMjhXkNVZjhXdzgcnquC2l4mQPSt8Q45i5tILgtOrV4yJ_HO7mGac-nFDZ2bt3NjMmsKGHigUinIZt-sU9ppzvIkTc-Kwrt3A5hoPKaNWgTRcCgjohWDKSHPCw6PFAU2iM8N9GscNG39HoN3iSLl3u48y9aVWAS4jwulCA5PkciLIUkCkx/s4608/DSCF3394.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjt_KttBRMjhXkNVZjhXdzgcnquC2l4mQPSt8Q45i5tILgtOrV4yJ_HO7mGac-nFDZ2bt3NjMmsKGHigUinIZt-sU9ppzvIkTc-Kwrt3A5hoPKaNWgTRcCgjohWDKSHPCw6PFAU2iM8N9GscNG39HoN3iSLl3u48y9aVWAS4jwulCA5PkciLIUkCkx/w400-h300/DSCF3394.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The view south from beyond the silo. There is a siding hidden in the grass that served both the stockyards (now removed), and the silo. The whole trip out and back takes around 10 minutes.</td></tr></tbody></table><p><u>Some history</u></p><p>The line to Ladysmith was first opened in 1917. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxr1w1soDSUMvn3xIBr7MvAgbj0K2ymbfaH6XgtHIk2H-6LgKMdzMqbRss6GfOq41CkPF4Wbe59ZeIfJcmT6KgW_tLLKU7AsQpSv6OaiOpG43chTSelsJddeR2r0fs-WpsNiUIl6B0e0V_QTqVg_yIozVaHcoMv0Pw5DKjXbk3NifqvEBSjbRH737Y/s1216/ladysmith%20fettler%20shack.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1216" height="315" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxr1w1soDSUMvn3xIBr7MvAgbj0K2ymbfaH6XgtHIk2H-6LgKMdzMqbRss6GfOq41CkPF4Wbe59ZeIfJcmT6KgW_tLLKU7AsQpSv6OaiOpG43chTSelsJddeR2r0fs-WpsNiUIl6B0e0V_QTqVg_yIozVaHcoMv0Pw5DKjXbk3NifqvEBSjbRH737Y/w477-h315/ladysmith%20fettler%20shack.jpg" width="477" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">An early aerial photo of Ladysmith</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSFukYjRA1HbFDywIOGaANpiHXM9dk8PZrs4TRhq2t1qh9uXxC1Fyw1bFlS__cwUlp-k4qpL0TSKGYXUcuokLN08VNL20_R-E4u-zlLvG1g_d4EE-6CVGYeiuRxRXvTp1Y9CtDBTSePqjnoGh4JB8meFk6oaqc-JMibLuX5WsHtHhj7pFNNm7K84W7/s880/ladysmith%201972%206.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="576" data-original-width="880" height="305" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSFukYjRA1HbFDywIOGaANpiHXM9dk8PZrs4TRhq2t1qh9uXxC1Fyw1bFlS__cwUlp-k4qpL0TSKGYXUcuokLN08VNL20_R-E4u-zlLvG1g_d4EE-6CVGYeiuRxRXvTp1Y9CtDBTSePqjnoGh4JB8meFk6oaqc-JMibLuX5WsHtHhj7pFNNm7K84W7/w467-h305/ladysmith%201972%206.jpg" width="467" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The station platform was originally longer, and had a signal box, much like Tarcutta</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijfrMSJMuZpmLy_n4eMpsCCvYW_xtFW28sZRGjevNxfx2qkJzxwWjgWVJNQUlBNiQ5OQCFWW_YEo3NM8GcdRjsTdYmuWv6FFgiB-mnq-n8SOpJOmPxbD90EOfsluxnizUP-z49AG36rXfOwrrjbj_8LMbWUP3PhuyDByisVYQpgCT4HBmIMKQwssLr/s416/ladysmith%201972%205.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="224" data-original-width="416" height="299" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijfrMSJMuZpmLy_n4eMpsCCvYW_xtFW28sZRGjevNxfx2qkJzxwWjgWVJNQUlBNiQ5OQCFWW_YEo3NM8GcdRjsTdYmuWv6FFgiB-mnq-n8SOpJOmPxbD90EOfsluxnizUP-z49AG36rXfOwrrjbj_8LMbWUP3PhuyDByisVYQpgCT4HBmIMKQwssLr/w557-h299/ladysmith%201972%205.jpg" width="557" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I believe bagged wheat stacked at the goods shed</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNIOrvS4CHb4zFQBi8adRiNwnHwTrbj9iYc5enBxv2iWP8iIzemp3VF8ZNc6Xsxy58cSWBy0p-E-UkqdgWeFnSbxnqRxrqIAV02_So3ZUfQRDgPfgroqrUUVhxSLjsLxt3quQw2W86lcmXA1H7vY8zHNMv1ZCdd0fC6gI5SF3E9dQQwx7Xicl_b-dG/s1800/3026-Ladysmith.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1273" data-original-width="1800" height="370" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNIOrvS4CHb4zFQBi8adRiNwnHwTrbj9iYc5enBxv2iWP8iIzemp3VF8ZNc6Xsxy58cSWBy0p-E-UkqdgWeFnSbxnqRxrqIAV02_So3ZUfQRDgPfgroqrUUVhxSLjsLxt3quQw2W86lcmXA1H7vY8zHNMv1ZCdd0fC6gI5SF3E9dQQwx7Xicl_b-dG/w522-h370/3026-Ladysmith.jpg" width="522" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">3026 visited Ladysmith on a few occassions until the line shut down in 1987. This is from the 1983 trip (my photo)<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3HHfPhGDi9-5W-5-PWWNFpDsENykB0NgX0Qb-t7H0NYR8Al_7lP9u-KgqQRqdaMxclLUL5rT9kOV-KVOb2QK0O4qN55zPfwHSNUCNE2LsaMr-m8psZ9EreD7wpf9zXcC321ifH3BbojIbkx6aChhqribtHMtPwpyJOKlf2NCRHRDu_2V9ro6h3IG6/s2592/2017-06-30_19.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1728" data-original-width="2592" height="323" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3HHfPhGDi9-5W-5-PWWNFpDsENykB0NgX0Qb-t7H0NYR8Al_7lP9u-KgqQRqdaMxclLUL5rT9kOV-KVOb2QK0O4qN55zPfwHSNUCNE2LsaMr-m8psZ9EreD7wpf9zXcC321ifH3BbojIbkx6aChhqribtHMtPwpyJOKlf2NCRHRDu_2V9ro6h3IG6/w486-h323/2017-06-30_19.JPG" width="486" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">After 1987, things started to deteriote. The sign though was still in good condition </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTI9nrK9vxWfV2EzFqgzIOPY5k1eFV9jGr1rr619JlFk4kYehr7z6kkGaTDSCoBwpb4kcyHdFEkTC9H8HwGgCZDyYlVMe81afmtOY1eFpSk2swbLyF4QcCxgUHDMerAaDMDiG1DBgVs9PPdXPCSuRljViKZuVFn5obQ12pkU2G8bpbnvz0c8Bi8vvv/s2592/2017-06-30_29.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1728" data-original-width="2592" height="323" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTI9nrK9vxWfV2EzFqgzIOPY5k1eFV9jGr1rr619JlFk4kYehr7z6kkGaTDSCoBwpb4kcyHdFEkTC9H8HwGgCZDyYlVMe81afmtOY1eFpSk2swbLyF4QcCxgUHDMerAaDMDiG1DBgVs9PPdXPCSuRljViKZuVFn5obQ12pkU2G8bpbnvz0c8Bi8vvv/w485-h323/2017-06-30_29.JPG" width="485" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">It seemed only a matter of time, before the station would be demolished (my photo)</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p><u>Reborn.</u></p><p>Ladysmith Tourist railway took over the lease on the Ladysmith Railway Station and yard in the 1990s. Buildings were restored, a new toilet block built, and the grounds freshened up. Trike running for the public was regular They had applied for running rights across the Kyeamba Creek bridge, but this was knocked back. The station building became a small museum</p><p>Legislative changes brought a halt to the public trike running over 20 year ago.</p><p><u>Displays.</u></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDYWUu_6wDow1DVGB_siT6k6I027lf_4sixJhMynqhhXDhI7OQ3hJ0-wexyiUDTnUdZEwODymHZUXunGnLp7xoSq2twWt6MMv1chTuZgdGJxRdlk48atizKEWCvpbBVN7N42AWlSEAD063hFGYAw2Sgxp-6WxB3qOOf2J240U-4G4c9_Al2TLyMyJ_/s4608/DSCF3382.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDYWUu_6wDow1DVGB_siT6k6I027lf_4sixJhMynqhhXDhI7OQ3hJ0-wexyiUDTnUdZEwODymHZUXunGnLp7xoSq2twWt6MMv1chTuZgdGJxRdlk48atizKEWCvpbBVN7N42AWlSEAD063hFGYAw2Sgxp-6WxB3qOOf2J240U-4G4c9_Al2TLyMyJ_/w400-h300/DSCF3382.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYUyVsYRowxqR0tv5H4a2Z_O5YqyArG_THdG7zEGo9__PznrMEJsCcCNyYhz7whfFxMqF4IMEIgguOWPkCyZB00NWFYS5oGXnfGz-33FwStvsT5gZiKZ9k9bMLypgaZMEMpFNwHkiscVLVtNujIHMzjV5eJezy7dmEHZJ_nVS2sevjFDBS6-ku7IVv/s4608/DSCF3383.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYUyVsYRowxqR0tv5H4a2Z_O5YqyArG_THdG7zEGo9__PznrMEJsCcCNyYhz7whfFxMqF4IMEIgguOWPkCyZB00NWFYS5oGXnfGz-33FwStvsT5gZiKZ9k9bMLypgaZMEMpFNwHkiscVLVtNujIHMzjV5eJezy7dmEHZJ_nVS2sevjFDBS6-ku7IVv/w400-h300/DSCF3383.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZm1yLV1tzXxDHhEPVSoLooSkBVM0XZ-EdJ4zC_N-XYo_YR0p_M-2oKa8VMkWN1HfizJLalwVayoHiYMj1go9fzjAR5vLA9eHVLQJVAgxcteG--RnEblzMkPd8SDD0EuTLa34lC1xf1Eq3SRzx8iGn_ik9sMVr8WeKA7nEcqpDNtqWiCH6py9CJ4YM/s4608/DSCF3384.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZm1yLV1tzXxDHhEPVSoLooSkBVM0XZ-EdJ4zC_N-XYo_YR0p_M-2oKa8VMkWN1HfizJLalwVayoHiYMj1go9fzjAR5vLA9eHVLQJVAgxcteG--RnEblzMkPd8SDD0EuTLa34lC1xf1Eq3SRzx8iGn_ik9sMVr8WeKA7nEcqpDNtqWiCH6py9CJ4YM/w400-h300/DSCF3384.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">In the former parcels office in the station building, there is an accumulation of artifacts from the line Wagga to Tumbarumba. Very useful to see - I was able to measure the size of the HUMULA station sign - letters are 12" high - Humula is a station I am modelling. </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibGTGYwKkZO2B0SgSLe-AZvLGOFeMwtWzXh0fxMZZCHzpiFb05Lan5-F2rzHB9kXnMwyQji9uX2SNwbWsqW3vRBFIWCLFytKY9HIaDVnsErxd6RW1gMcLe62VyHULxDFSTkEkdL9ktZxRGqAgnDwLlWcAlQo15qs6HcB30fBbL4gjvRpmjKihcA7Fo/s4608/DSCF3385.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibGTGYwKkZO2B0SgSLe-AZvLGOFeMwtWzXh0fxMZZCHzpiFb05Lan5-F2rzHB9kXnMwyQji9uX2SNwbWsqW3vRBFIWCLFytKY9HIaDVnsErxd6RW1gMcLe62VyHULxDFSTkEkdL9ktZxRGqAgnDwLlWcAlQo15qs6HcB30fBbL4gjvRpmjKihcA7Fo/w400-h300/DSCF3385.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR0irmwDSukL2Bj9pKKqCQRsP9vR8xBbQVCaO-1VCh5yWs5UJ3mnRrXthyga2ZKnrqPEFE8KGFn7WucjgiSOJamiA9Zu4I1FDCtEA1VAK7bxy4YVWwc6tAuWtHHIGlAAJ9RhoHNF1464lbIJSx5vBrcDnl25xOzBtbEmZCCOsnb7HWcDpkVuN7UF13/s4608/DSCF3386.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR0irmwDSukL2Bj9pKKqCQRsP9vR8xBbQVCaO-1VCh5yWs5UJ3mnRrXthyga2ZKnrqPEFE8KGFn7WucjgiSOJamiA9Zu4I1FDCtEA1VAK7bxy4YVWwc6tAuWtHHIGlAAJ9RhoHNF1464lbIJSx5vBrcDnl25xOzBtbEmZCCOsnb7HWcDpkVuN7UF13/w400-h300/DSCF3386.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">GT van, parked at the Goods shed. A GT van was occassionally pulled by the Tumbarumba railmotor. This van looks incomplete in the underframe, and that may be a clue that the shed and underframe are from different railway vehicles. </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQlA6RV77WBsGtd6YG51b2d-P42rlkxpuDZQ8vCyeE5AE1uW2hoR8A6xaSUpJ6DTqnKRTW3IYHqyexJ0W8MVOtTCfx43FsqLvrcB6ltisEBzilvJEHgsT1arSnlrQj5eWl640wukwgMcoboVyakO6Rg-0jEQKvQBtnmXr9-d1aIFQVs2YAnRcvkUaK/s4608/DSCF3387.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQlA6RV77WBsGtd6YG51b2d-P42rlkxpuDZQ8vCyeE5AE1uW2hoR8A6xaSUpJ6DTqnKRTW3IYHqyexJ0W8MVOtTCfx43FsqLvrcB6ltisEBzilvJEHgsT1arSnlrQj5eWl640wukwgMcoboVyakO6Rg-0jEQKvQBtnmXr9-d1aIFQVs2YAnRcvkUaK/w400-h300/DSCF3387.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A typical gate - showing the ironwork</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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It was not only the trains that appealed</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><p><u>Another excuse to attend (as if I needed one)</u></p><p>The last large structure I need to finish modelling the buildings at Ladysmith, was the perway shed.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmZ8VxxhpTS2WV9oVF-0y8CzHvlMjtGaTVjBHrX0csqSS5n7_VSgJlGoJdd-NcayXbmVMzViByQonH_q6LzsPp9LPyMIP30KzLhr2nveZRknf52o5RpfID1k1jt0PUA9Th7IOIEoHc4dd3zKekDiSXb9aOiZiRvRmsmA_wA1hExeQAQ-u1x8jOoePe/s4608/DSCF0512.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmZ8VxxhpTS2WV9oVF-0y8CzHvlMjtGaTVjBHrX0csqSS5n7_VSgJlGoJdd-NcayXbmVMzViByQonH_q6LzsPp9LPyMIP30KzLhr2nveZRknf52o5RpfID1k1jt0PUA9Th7IOIEoHc4dd3zKekDiSXb9aOiZiRvRmsmA_wA1hExeQAQ-u1x8jOoePe/s320/DSCF0512.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A picture of the Perway shed from over 10 years ago.</td></tr></tbody></table><p><br /></p><p>So armed with some printed images of the perway shed (pictures taken over 10 years ago), I got permission to go and measure the shed during the lunchtime break</p><p>Well, it seems that there was a miscommunication. As I was close to finishing my measuring, I was asked "what are you doing?" by one of the volunteers who had sighted me in the distance, and came up to ensure I was not up to no good. Well, the discussion that followed, ended up taking long enough for me to photograph some trikes running after lunch, all from the safety of the perway shed.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho3UCy4gCobwENKdcfMZZ4SXp-K_qwQiz4ugMM44Ixpa2Qs-mCp3RkOr_arMH6L7GLg9iBhlRAXDeAhgmJXJ7lqbuqyzftxoVOCxUpMm9tqT91CGxU4H_fhydobsNqG5HnGmHph4b793rQw_XwGf5qRj_uCX-TtIyWHmTqQOhGZ_Y_YqqLxqhiJSM8/s4608/DSCF3397.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho3UCy4gCobwENKdcfMZZ4SXp-K_qwQiz4ugMM44Ixpa2Qs-mCp3RkOr_arMH6L7GLg9iBhlRAXDeAhgmJXJ7lqbuqyzftxoVOCxUpMm9tqT91CGxU4H_fhydobsNqG5HnGmHph4b793rQw_XwGf5qRj_uCX-TtIyWHmTqQOhGZ_Y_YqqLxqhiJSM8/w640-h480/DSCF3397.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBYn-ssp5yCBUjOHMYbRBp8v4ilkkZYxAbEYs9oBQeUhnpgSO0RG7XdoDblxYwE4asYwJAaKZZwtJrhV693zkQ0hHbSdROgidfvwnCw8UiIM33MZC1Izu1_DgCF4e7kZ4Ygn9biHuDXysvEeP47Go5rFBlzwFnBsFJUc0MdvvdrqmmrZm037eLXHFq/s4608/DSCF3398.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBYn-ssp5yCBUjOHMYbRBp8v4ilkkZYxAbEYs9oBQeUhnpgSO0RG7XdoDblxYwE4asYwJAaKZZwtJrhV693zkQ0hHbSdROgidfvwnCw8UiIM33MZC1Izu1_DgCF4e7kZ4Ygn9biHuDXysvEeP47Go5rFBlzwFnBsFJUc0MdvvdrqmmrZm037eLXHFq/w640-h480/DSCF3398.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p><u>Conclusion</u></p><p>Ladysmith Tourist Railway is planning to run trikes every second Saturday of the month. For $5 a ride (Single adult), it is quite reasonable value, and contributes to the maintenance of the railway. They do have a website, so confirm</p><p><br /></p><p>Until next time - I might make a perway shed...</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Rob Nesbitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17057159654871941767noreply@blogger.com0Ladysmith NSW 2652, Australia-35.2098056 147.513475-63.520039436178848 112.357225 -6.8995717638211573 -177.33027500000003tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3996073030941560983.post-67570093562996865372023-01-19T16:15:00.000-08:002023-01-19T16:15:02.807-08:00C30T on the Tumbarumba Branch<p> </p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">NSW
C30T on the Tumbarumba Branch.<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">One of the
disappointing aspects of trying to model the Tumbarumba branch around 1970, was
that very few locomotive classes were used.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>After about 1961, virtually all the traffic was handled by 48 class
alcos, with CPH railmotors for the passenger trains.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Steam working on the branch virtually
stopped, with only the occasional steam special hauled with C30T, and the rare standard
goods on special workings.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVD_rg9WSpG0Ue8LFWcWIIulirW78PjGsI-hjQv6bDFp-zjBCIq6guQ1slfoz5Z-8Ad5AbncxTNFA9ucPfrWsnCs6EvWuRNMEM-IicOfQy-ADDq3tbIsPMG56Ja9EiEa5wV2P5xYys247BnWV040UZA9fAsTleFmi-BqeiRPC-mhitVrHtNnXj66x8/s4280/3026-rocky-hill.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2027" data-original-width="4280" height="251" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVD_rg9WSpG0Ue8LFWcWIIulirW78PjGsI-hjQv6bDFp-zjBCIq6guQ1slfoz5Z-8Ad5AbncxTNFA9ucPfrWsnCs6EvWuRNMEM-IicOfQy-ADDq3tbIsPMG56Ja9EiEa5wV2P5xYys247BnWV040UZA9fAsTleFmi-BqeiRPC-mhitVrHtNnXj66x8/w528-h251/3026-rocky-hill.jpg" width="528" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lachlan Valley maroon livery 3026 with a shuttle train heading to Ladysmith, passes Rocky Hill in 1985. My photo converted from slide </td></tr></tbody></table><br /></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Prior to
1961, C30Ts handled most of the goods trains, with help from D50 standard
goods..<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One had to go back to the 1920,
and 30s to find Z19s and Z25s<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">This blog
post though will concentrate on the C30T, mainly through photographs, and
include a modelling angle at the end.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Pictures
from the Tumbarumba and Wagga Wagga Rail Heritage booklets<o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Tumba
rail have been producing a series of A5 sized booklets, showcasing the line,
and publishing a number of photographs accumulated over the years.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These are a great resource for my modelling,
and I have received permission to include some of the pictures with
acknowledgement in my blog.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(Apologies
in advance for the poor quality of the scans).<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB"><o:p> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-decoration-line: none;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZjd1_jIS9-qHlZvSbspJtF-0AoRWkY-KyNrZyDXyfUVkWcjEULjIsaQlRiCfnnP5IlRTR8SmmmXu_SgN1ZVuV1grQVoLqUT6xGi95qGg9NkKORwg_18shh3h-B441JzEsKYnfqkfEqAacOLiyiLv0uOXkuKOC2uCfd1voIaKSNeTILWOifgr7eewh/s1375/3080-Tarcutta-1954-IKWinney.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="806" data-original-width="1375" height="235" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZjd1_jIS9-qHlZvSbspJtF-0AoRWkY-KyNrZyDXyfUVkWcjEULjIsaQlRiCfnnP5IlRTR8SmmmXu_SgN1ZVuV1grQVoLqUT6xGi95qGg9NkKORwg_18shh3h-B441JzEsKYnfqkfEqAacOLiyiLv0uOXkuKOC2uCfd1voIaKSNeTILWOifgr7eewh/w400-h235/3080-Tarcutta-1954-IKWinney.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">3080 at Tarcutta in 1954 - I K Winney photo</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-decoration-line: none;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh4zYup2_Ikb86ZUBsu18a6yVXJdSslFODrAJLuMtdwBef0xR__yWBqDBcaFVEKibStBuUDV8bDFAY-gzSjBaQ2JULaeoZDnIvJZbJMYdspNnphe3NQ9y-H6pK9_pqvbsf0AxmMZxoZZkqMf9HN8hHj3NCg2pnDRZJq_TH7ufvGaDoz-nB3gj87NAi/s1367/3060-Shellsiding-1960-BarryLynch.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="802" data-original-width="1367" height="235" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh4zYup2_Ikb86ZUBsu18a6yVXJdSslFODrAJLuMtdwBef0xR__yWBqDBcaFVEKibStBuUDV8bDFAY-gzSjBaQ2JULaeoZDnIvJZbJMYdspNnphe3NQ9y-H6pK9_pqvbsf0AxmMZxoZZkqMf9HN8hHj3NCg2pnDRZJq_TH7ufvGaDoz-nB3gj87NAi/w400-h235/3060-Shellsiding-1960-BarryLynch.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">3060 passes Shell Siding in 1960 with a long goods - Barry Lynch photo</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-decoration-line: none;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDUu3TuFelep2RWqUOxsA_Q9RJ7HIuCbYuZRjeCx-irYaveRFOEufUoQYXg3aSvla1ULHvpKMQgfnYZ3_kSpNImYZTYw3C_AmF4nza6eKK6SecxRdGZcCyeX_wfIrPeaflYODJyhYSydlFWb_fAusOn7On8CIzZVt9mH4lhRQvXlSDHMyUN4YeWuaJ/s1360/3060-Copland-050460-BarryLynch.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="770" data-original-width="1360" height="226" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDUu3TuFelep2RWqUOxsA_Q9RJ7HIuCbYuZRjeCx-irYaveRFOEufUoQYXg3aSvla1ULHvpKMQgfnYZ3_kSpNImYZTYw3C_AmF4nza6eKK6SecxRdGZcCyeX_wfIrPeaflYODJyhYSydlFWb_fAusOn7On8CIzZVt9mH4lhRQvXlSDHMyUN4YeWuaJ/w400-h226/3060-Copland-050460-BarryLynch.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">3060 just east of Copland street crossing - April 1960 - Barry Lynch photo</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-decoration-line: none;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2NvPt_JFjrPpkTTJIRvpl4u_s-tkNd_AptaDA-Y6jbKTL45WEaikhyBG4n1aZw2Vm0i_-E7W5bq_qGg7AlzZ8No_2fWq16GGjG67bNCzdfVAd7z2Aod1pWq4cHKTx6lkrhEsTbeiBaGv3IpJ5CRzQeziJruAWRl0fp8Q_G-Se9BhLH6xTO4XPHEhB/s1432/3001-Tarcutta-290853-JimPowe.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="696" data-original-width="1432" height="195" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2NvPt_JFjrPpkTTJIRvpl4u_s-tkNd_AptaDA-Y6jbKTL45WEaikhyBG4n1aZw2Vm0i_-E7W5bq_qGg7AlzZ8No_2fWq16GGjG67bNCzdfVAd7z2Aod1pWq4cHKTx6lkrhEsTbeiBaGv3IpJ5CRzQeziJruAWRl0fp8Q_G-Se9BhLH6xTO4XPHEhB/w400-h195/3001-Tarcutta-290853-JimPowe.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">3001 at Tarcutta in August 1953 - Jim Powe photo</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB"><o:p> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-decoration-line: none;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMLLTssHVqYZVz7uouiIWgWzChuhxsGPD4cigBF36slhl5gDjLydtgjMmXIZN3U-A8KpCWVmp1eiY_tAHZwgLxYqDrQAKRCJmsWLsffG5vTde2yQ5deyy1wYeWJwysNUfj4HPV2-pqS7xdVXmHRB7jlutOlMGwijBWOZ-Z-ATx4udAJvPzQI-mjSMm/s1248/3060%20wagga%20loco%20about%201960.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="848" data-original-width="1248" height="271" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMLLTssHVqYZVz7uouiIWgWzChuhxsGPD4cigBF36slhl5gDjLydtgjMmXIZN3U-A8KpCWVmp1eiY_tAHZwgLxYqDrQAKRCJmsWLsffG5vTde2yQ5deyy1wYeWJwysNUfj4HPV2-pqS7xdVXmHRB7jlutOlMGwijBWOZ-Z-ATx4udAJvPzQI-mjSMm/w400-h271/3060%20wagga%20loco%20about%201960.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">3060 on Wagga turntable - around 1960</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Steam
excursion.<o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">The ARHS,
and Rail Heritage groups run a number of runs to Tumbarumba in the 1960s
and<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>early 1970s.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Some of these pictures have been uploaded to
the internet to be shared.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I also have
interviewed Pete Neve – who has supplied me with some of his pictures from the
1965 double header trip<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYa7NVIGgTzgqPsvgGLtFy2ZQ3G0q2oKev3jKF9bQFSmb0dG_mWpNS1syhD43uQTX2ZLcTZe_zYNfuOjihHGW1Un7ZC3q0DckdwLbGLhOBQuo_g2LVMsxSM6xEFK1SeQ6s4jH9lEHmJSwYrpQwq-P9pjGFTDwGZ3QyuRGbnyf567Vt_OxKiX9Ij9Zg/s2592/(766)%203142,%203020%20Humula.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1944" data-original-width="2592" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYa7NVIGgTzgqPsvgGLtFy2ZQ3G0q2oKev3jKF9bQFSmb0dG_mWpNS1syhD43uQTX2ZLcTZe_zYNfuOjihHGW1Un7ZC3q0DckdwLbGLhOBQuo_g2LVMsxSM6xEFK1SeQ6s4jH9lEHmJSwYrpQwq-P9pjGFTDwGZ3QyuRGbnyf567Vt_OxKiX9Ij9Zg/w400-h300/(766)%203142,%203020%20Humula.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">1965 tour - at Humula<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7ROVh62YYf4ujDWSeAJWDULSR5AzmO1cQwxRZgTYfuSOBtWTsZA_XF_Djf1c1Q0zkdomXFGwNdFmBEFurAysH69j1ahtCFq4hTCXBegV55x2XOaUkyVj9JB-Kw339We724qtQS1m7T20VAO3qcHj8vbsZ6q6lT8jtcWEbDe6rSSGWj-XYgE72jQuv/s1856/Graham%20Pegg%20Tumba%202.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1241" data-original-width="1856" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7ROVh62YYf4ujDWSeAJWDULSR5AzmO1cQwxRZgTYfuSOBtWTsZA_XF_Djf1c1Q0zkdomXFGwNdFmBEFurAysH69j1ahtCFq4hTCXBegV55x2XOaUkyVj9JB-Kw339We724qtQS1m7T20VAO3qcHj8vbsZ6q6lT8jtcWEbDe6rSSGWj-XYgE72jQuv/w400-h268/Graham%20Pegg%20Tumba%202.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">1965 Tour 3142, and 3020 taking water - at Borambola - Graham Pegg picture</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPoalhOTWrigilNAkgYTXPk4FeH2Qk1LDuEELBVsaVm6FW6KujqlsG6NO52yqxCApVWrDxtwzSFX_dLzlezlNWMQZzfoSXAl41sbllm5HCunE0FfmG6CRMwUDRPaskBbHJq5t_VF5_p7oQFb8yzROt0ImYlmNLIcXNiuS6fm6_C3W_PGkkjL-waLR-/s1890/Graham%20Pegg%20Tumba%201.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1260" data-original-width="1890" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPoalhOTWrigilNAkgYTXPk4FeH2Qk1LDuEELBVsaVm6FW6KujqlsG6NO52yqxCApVWrDxtwzSFX_dLzlezlNWMQZzfoSXAl41sbllm5HCunE0FfmG6CRMwUDRPaskBbHJq5t_VF5_p7oQFb8yzROt0ImYlmNLIcXNiuS6fm6_C3W_PGkkjL-waLR-/w400-h266/Graham%20Pegg%20Tumba%201.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">1965 Tour train arrives at Tumbarumba - Graham Pegg</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU1EQyiL5gZmP1Q0Bju5hIjbDZG76xFPtNloUa_VJuXHbRklkpEYSihk7TK86yf68lQ-0294zFO2ETRCjd-uYc1yqV5CnwPdsq2xAheQhvi3BsPB9dtBHF1oIZPyqvyyWwm7bQmpqUNYXgBLrmb9b7c18XQWrWEjVBchKJIKOD9tvmdzHJ8ypr-njL/s1890/Graham%20Pegg%20Tumba%203.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1235" data-original-width="1890" height="261" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU1EQyiL5gZmP1Q0Bju5hIjbDZG76xFPtNloUa_VJuXHbRklkpEYSihk7TK86yf68lQ-0294zFO2ETRCjd-uYc1yqV5CnwPdsq2xAheQhvi3BsPB9dtBHF1oIZPyqvyyWwm7bQmpqUNYXgBLrmb9b7c18XQWrWEjVBchKJIKOD9tvmdzHJ8ypr-njL/w400-h261/Graham%20Pegg%20Tumba%203.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">3020 on the Tumbarumba Turntable - Graham Pegg photo</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja13J7SZLALKjfbOY6wy99fp9b5btfcSZ2skI28asGxUHUkDvU9YxXrkcTzOp5mUi_MsNaf7rSaHlsZty3TWLh1ynp2Fwh2-LL74biuc1IZs5ZJd-zA9I1k7su93rRFOw4IPpNqJN7EUZkLdKzjXgdR301wdSm5KEQO7YKglN5U_gv7r-ORwB0TCwI/s1871/Graham%20Pegg%20Tumba%204.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1248" data-original-width="1871" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja13J7SZLALKjfbOY6wy99fp9b5btfcSZ2skI28asGxUHUkDvU9YxXrkcTzOp5mUi_MsNaf7rSaHlsZty3TWLh1ynp2Fwh2-LL74biuc1IZs5ZJd-zA9I1k7su93rRFOw4IPpNqJN7EUZkLdKzjXgdR301wdSm5KEQO7YKglN5U_gv7r-ORwB0TCwI/w400-h266/Graham%20Pegg%20Tumba%204.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Remarshalled for the return trip. Tumbarumba Potato Shed in the background. Graham Pegg photo 1965<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"></span><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK0QZ9gDnmUgTWsHh0IakOfJo6E8cxTZGD6D-gsbzaK_AbnlqYSs2NhFdWM1fbq_nET5ApJHtxPBt_G0KNsx-ZGuv1IHIHoVuhvbvGZ2tVIBf3dQC2BRwOVEXx-mQvjuAbHtRTr5fv9NWiho-f62o-_Xr8snI9pOYHtWDTn2qLmZWbrTo9ifqdrn4i/s1890/Graham%20Pegg%20Tumba%207.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1260" data-original-width="1890" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK0QZ9gDnmUgTWsHh0IakOfJo6E8cxTZGD6D-gsbzaK_AbnlqYSs2NhFdWM1fbq_nET5ApJHtxPBt_G0KNsx-ZGuv1IHIHoVuhvbvGZ2tVIBf3dQC2BRwOVEXx-mQvjuAbHtRTr5fv9NWiho-f62o-_Xr8snI9pOYHtWDTn2qLmZWbrTo9ifqdrn4i/w400-h266/Graham%20Pegg%20Tumba%207.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">3020 and 3142 returning to Wagga - Graham Pegg photo 1965<br /><br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVSHnerJsqhxN1zz0wJK_zytx3fCmz6O903Jjuk3NTxeLTJOpUT5ymJFVzjJVAkzO9mnqLdBZ9drAkHWctRR-L22uzr03ZMfeet5cHyw7mddltBWMZDeOJ6VszLGDEtpc51Bvu7GPd5BsonsV2cCicJbvVaUEf2JW-nHQfhmjUtV4e6sElzUFZi9cM/s1280/1965.23.xxdA%20%20%203142T%20leades%203020T%20over%20trestle%20bridge%20on%20return.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="953" data-original-width="1280" height="297" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVSHnerJsqhxN1zz0wJK_zytx3fCmz6O903Jjuk3NTxeLTJOpUT5ymJFVzjJVAkzO9mnqLdBZ9drAkHWctRR-L22uzr03ZMfeet5cHyw7mddltBWMZDeOJ6VszLGDEtpc51Bvu7GPd5BsonsV2cCicJbvVaUEf2JW-nHQfhmjUtV4e6sElzUFZi9cM/w400-h297/1965.23.xxdA%20%20%203142T%20leades%203020T%20over%20trestle%20bridge%20on%20return.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">1965 tour train crosses Mannus Creek - Pete Neve photo</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm1n8iENncWaaQrCkFU55ob9IhXigo6e3RHwBFc_m9UirffL5jqruowvTrapgqD4pJ7ZirgfsOLnIgJxKkM2-_HGifYQ2Q9zBikG3Pf4NDLmAqctMYQs7ArqqarrLEAE6hmcCZKd0nM95iSmBmkcgjJX0XlvBsu2Xo5Twm1zWkztxSyLIB9vuJpALd/s1227/1965.23.xxbA%20%20%203020%20leads%203142%20over%20timber%20trestle,%20outward-bound.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="1227" height="334" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm1n8iENncWaaQrCkFU55ob9IhXigo6e3RHwBFc_m9UirffL5jqruowvTrapgqD4pJ7ZirgfsOLnIgJxKkM2-_HGifYQ2Q9zBikG3Pf4NDLmAqctMYQs7ArqqarrLEAE6hmcCZKd0nM95iSmBmkcgjJX0XlvBsu2Xo5Twm1zWkztxSyLIB9vuJpALd/w400-h334/1965.23.xxbA%20%20%203020%20leads%203142%20over%20timber%20trestle,%20outward-bound.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">3020 (and 3142 hidden) crosses the bridge just north of Humula - Pete Neve photo 1965</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Lachlan
Valley steam shuttles to Ladysmith<o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">After the
line was cut near Tarcutta by flooding in October 1974, the only steam loco
that ventured onto the line was Lachlan Vallery’s C30T 3026.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was fortunate in being able to travel
along the line to Ladysmith, hauled by 3026.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN-jDXS7TIp081VUx2TYyFzP9tj4sya2Tuh9THN-t2qwQcwRi6ksljG0DEWZDHtK_6KtB4Wm0Hif5sTKIchUubHGEAsaq2owcB4pFA1x1aOViIZmCpqj6EYrYVVYPgFhzaWiBlCLdG1OJKE0UZUu19Isbq_zwHFdrbSW85rRZAkL1IagaaO8xqVUUS/s1566/3026T%20at%20water%20tank.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1051" data-original-width="1566" height="269" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN-jDXS7TIp081VUx2TYyFzP9tj4sya2Tuh9THN-t2qwQcwRi6ksljG0DEWZDHtK_6KtB4Wm0Hif5sTKIchUubHGEAsaq2owcB4pFA1x1aOViIZmCpqj6EYrYVVYPgFhzaWiBlCLdG1OJKE0UZUu19Isbq_zwHFdrbSW85rRZAkL1IagaaO8xqVUUS/w400-h269/3026T%20at%20water%20tank.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Green 3026 taking water in 1983 - my photo</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyUgeVu96hBG6ebxPEzfe87G-p3tY_ALkwPufMd_5-Bo6wmefrwf-TYJfPY1kaA6_B44sNnKoKtIQPRam4nWE6U7AzWAWBXZ8VEiLG2fK2XMEwK__V9kmlGBWMU5BF76lkSFxTEf2xzQPe8-3R5ROEvuL3tIugxNeNwispAMMxlbkd9y0PGTLkuihl/s5775/3026-lake-rd.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3748" data-original-width="5775" height="260" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyUgeVu96hBG6ebxPEzfe87G-p3tY_ALkwPufMd_5-Bo6wmefrwf-TYJfPY1kaA6_B44sNnKoKtIQPRam4nWE6U7AzWAWBXZ8VEiLG2fK2XMEwK__V9kmlGBWMU5BF76lkSFxTEf2xzQPe8-3R5ROEvuL3tIugxNeNwispAMMxlbkd9y0PGTLkuihl/w400-h260/3026-lake-rd.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">3026 approaches Lake Road level crossing - my photo</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxNblRoVsyyrPqDhqgXB_mXJhT95BnWq40R_wb5ZHngTnhaoFoycWq9sVKB1c6-seTi0L1JvbRRhYFZFfBJgsDRTmQLCX0bC4yTk_2h7twqGhtaLIDaFtdo8HYU_pswfVAHcbA0mgUUaoDzWM4oKMZDRMOKo7gbRZIGIkm-nuOGvjtdLY0EuFU45UA/s5998/3026-ladysmith.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2911" data-original-width="5998" height="194" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxNblRoVsyyrPqDhqgXB_mXJhT95BnWq40R_wb5ZHngTnhaoFoycWq9sVKB1c6-seTi0L1JvbRRhYFZFfBJgsDRTmQLCX0bC4yTk_2h7twqGhtaLIDaFtdo8HYU_pswfVAHcbA0mgUUaoDzWM4oKMZDRMOKo7gbRZIGIkm-nuOGvjtdLY0EuFU45UA/w400-h194/3026-ladysmith.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One trip, Tender first to Ladysmith - My photo 1983</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjarjWuhhu_MoPy-E1RMLWGzFTwnjrIEw4Xks4JnC3sp7L1dvRxhO7j8_MUFNDjbbaD-ovGqbY0uXNx_Hg8L8_EVhRolsg4kvYqqBV7in7OnBzqWQUAU3kGwIhiRVQ9KCUoHGi98_5Pp-NVSXsoPPTUGqaaUKk9LKh-_ObCGRXOUygfx4M21uDse3a4/s6002/3026-test.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3540" data-original-width="6002" height="236" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjarjWuhhu_MoPy-E1RMLWGzFTwnjrIEw4Xks4JnC3sp7L1dvRxhO7j8_MUFNDjbbaD-ovGqbY0uXNx_Hg8L8_EVhRolsg4kvYqqBV7in7OnBzqWQUAU3kGwIhiRVQ9KCUoHGi98_5Pp-NVSXsoPPTUGqaaUKk9LKh-_ObCGRXOUygfx4M21uDse3a4/w400-h236/3026-test.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">After run-around, the train is ready to depart - My 1983 photo converted from slide</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><o:p><br /></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Modelling
a C30T.<o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">In the
early 1980s, Bergs Brass Models had the C30T made in HO.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was a must have.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I purchased mine from Peter Pan, in Canberra
for $285.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I painted my model in colours
close to Lachlan Valley, and numbered it 3026.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It was, and still is a solid model, with some shortcomings in detail, an
extended firebox into the cab, and openframe motor.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But, this was the only model for some time,
until Trax brought out their excellent C30T, with bogie tender around
1988.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Quite a rare model if you can find
one<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgcbCRP9LTLnWXmzJhmj7CndqBCYNn5ZBPWibhuNWObVWxFVK-yYbwbJGfI9HeRfUXVY0r8zPAFuYKMgxic4wn9ijO3Dc0cJH7jGKss-m3vwDgdUy66Xwrn0AiH98uBUfevgVOLLJSxhG6PWtH-3fP7H8AVRtLeRxHT8z5AD0IdvcnAsrtD_CQGYVJ/s1876/NSWGR-C30T-3026-Bergs%20%5B1%5D.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="1876" height="203" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgcbCRP9LTLnWXmzJhmj7CndqBCYNn5ZBPWibhuNWObVWxFVK-yYbwbJGfI9HeRfUXVY0r8zPAFuYKMgxic4wn9ijO3Dc0cJH7jGKss-m3vwDgdUy66Xwrn0AiH98uBUfevgVOLLJSxhG6PWtH-3fP7H8AVRtLeRxHT8z5AD0IdvcnAsrtD_CQGYVJ/w640-h203/NSWGR-C30T-3026-Bergs%20%5B1%5D.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bergs 3026 - repainted to LVR colours.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaCQs5-ojEewRJ2iIbiy7J6ZFAkWpE027scY9FRwitZvo09XB8L1MvAF6Jxd0yy_r0evPucbg3UUIX5XgjXnQZHLV2FBufipnA7uJ_S5mddHvT1nBJ28Z2m9S2J5HfrqM3pCV9QIySeNcVaL55LX9XUiHwJoIYd7dtu4Fu5sIiakkef_mxx4giRbDL/s1963/NSWGR-C30T-3008-Bergs.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="783" data-original-width="1963" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaCQs5-ojEewRJ2iIbiy7J6ZFAkWpE027scY9FRwitZvo09XB8L1MvAF6Jxd0yy_r0evPucbg3UUIX5XgjXnQZHLV2FBufipnA7uJ_S5mddHvT1nBJ28Z2m9S2J5HfrqM3pCV9QIySeNcVaL55LX9XUiHwJoIYd7dtu4Fu5sIiakkef_mxx4giRbDL/w640-h256/NSWGR-C30T-3008-Bergs.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bergs 3008 - bought on ebay around 2017 cheaply as it didn't run. Problem was the cummutator pickups on the open-frame motor had worn out</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK9K4xUIwo6otox7C4bXGkL-bS5LsBIbmzbmhAFrGQfdYt8AXHsz3C-Rk3ClM16c8l9_gwPNSgRHqE-KWOMVDKh6gu35hIcL3eYddc2WCYciLQMj_PSPb9knYgHwvwSKNVoKNYn3RHaJQC0UmZcSPMGYlt7p5zXGiuktQwc7LlX0l3mWkESEfzE_JJ/s1774/NSWGR-C30T-3028-Bergs.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="1774" height="216" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK9K4xUIwo6otox7C4bXGkL-bS5LsBIbmzbmhAFrGQfdYt8AXHsz3C-Rk3ClM16c8l9_gwPNSgRHqE-KWOMVDKh6gu35hIcL3eYddc2WCYciLQMj_PSPb9knYgHwvwSKNVoKNYn3RHaJQC0UmZcSPMGYlt7p5zXGiuktQwc7LlX0l3mWkESEfzE_JJ/w640-h216/NSWGR-C30T-3028-Bergs.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">3028 - bought privately a few years ago. Paint job is excellent</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU9we8gU3uW294mUIDTaCwcpZcJO7ILr5cb-CtQeDi3tEqCLfXE0mDijg00OPfMhosYjz8AVymkVU_hcq4uryQ_lUgQJqzxhI8SbnANq3sB5snnSvH6nysMxfRT9ucL8_pk5g36AvotWtK1wJ0-IDAHysG2I-sxngJ_S_Uczmu01Y_SMK5bI7g9BuF/s1974/NSWGR-C30T-3086-Bergs-Bogie.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="579" data-original-width="1974" height="188" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU9we8gU3uW294mUIDTaCwcpZcJO7ILr5cb-CtQeDi3tEqCLfXE0mDijg00OPfMhosYjz8AVymkVU_hcq4uryQ_lUgQJqzxhI8SbnANq3sB5snnSvH6nysMxfRT9ucL8_pk5g36AvotWtK1wJ0-IDAHysG2I-sxngJ_S_Uczmu01Y_SMK5bI7g9BuF/w640-h188/NSWGR-C30T-3086-Bergs-Bogie.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Another Ebay purchase, only last year. The original Bergs 6 wheel tender had been replaced by someone with a brass bogie tender - possibly from a Bergs 32 class. A far more suitable arrangement, as all the photos, apart from 3026, that I can find, had bogie tenders</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2n-ixbGhoRn4tOtERHlKiLoC-eogFNYHE9Z91sHQFWzj91-ueb6Rmlp4uejbRsKa1bxehU4oyTjibA_fZ8p1-94MdXIMxwEMzPA6uKH-mTDn9k5B7O9MEbEMCdvTSggW1ntAnSSM3WCWdr6IJxBubvKZb1AU9mFx8xRd7C0VrXiFwgMHHBNlAysTG/s1924/P1011657.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="572" data-original-width="1924" height="190" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2n-ixbGhoRn4tOtERHlKiLoC-eogFNYHE9Z91sHQFWzj91-ueb6Rmlp4uejbRsKa1bxehU4oyTjibA_fZ8p1-94MdXIMxwEMzPA6uKH-mTDn9k5B7O9MEbEMCdvTSggW1ntAnSSM3WCWdr6IJxBubvKZb1AU9mFx8xRd7C0VrXiFwgMHHBNlAysTG/w640-h190/P1011657.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Trax C30T. What a difference in the details! Samhonga quality model from the late 1980s.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Later,
Footplate Models/DJH produced a C30T kit, with Portescap gearbox/ motor, and 6
wheel tender.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I bought a kit at the
time, and it sits in storage, awaiting assembly<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">For those
wanting plastic RTR, Wombat Models produced a great looking and running model
in about 2017, initially with a 6 wheel tender, but the second batch also
included a bogie tender.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3rUsPM1W9_40lW1ZyuLL9QguNxlLNG-9ucklTOD3K2HfmlDBHnCSFULM3n7iqAL-BeVe_mgxjrP9BU_K65DDJq0IfVrn0wuhRbvFSwMBPX0IUWKVQ2R1wtqHsd3O7A5z1HW6ltdgO-GzXBukDM0WsDwAW-k4ZzjrVglaEbWz9O62RGXxge_5NJB7P/s2048/P1010937.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3rUsPM1W9_40lW1ZyuLL9QguNxlLNG-9ucklTOD3K2HfmlDBHnCSFULM3n7iqAL-BeVe_mgxjrP9BU_K65DDJq0IfVrn0wuhRbvFSwMBPX0IUWKVQ2R1wtqHsd3O7A5z1HW6ltdgO-GzXBukDM0WsDwAW-k4ZzjrVglaEbWz9O62RGXxge_5NJB7P/w640-h480/P1010937.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wombat models C30T with 6 wheel tender crosses my model of the Kyeamba Creek bridge.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">An
opportuntity? <o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">I was
checking out the Trains, Planes and Automobile site in 2019, and noticed they
had an assembled DJH C30T for auction.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Just one photo – looked OK.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOHNfbkvlbY1FK9XQrypx8jFC-97jPhTvMmJDKob7ZUu_4Fgkq78it8JmhihKTuL1UO8BKDirmGddWWVhQqEIg_EtktYo6pYY-Xn4gL2yEGOUsCHN4lfdZRZKm3JfbENUYQHN3n2o3yOHm8tE8JwHo0ry8XiuCc4O3chsARhw7pUtl_yVJgmP_W4w7/s1074/C30T%20DJH%203088.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="314" data-original-width="1074" height="189" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOHNfbkvlbY1FK9XQrypx8jFC-97jPhTvMmJDKob7ZUu_4Fgkq78it8JmhihKTuL1UO8BKDirmGddWWVhQqEIg_EtktYo6pYY-Xn4gL2yEGOUsCHN4lfdZRZKm3JfbENUYQHN3n2o3yOHm8tE8JwHo0ry8XiuCc4O3chsARhw7pUtl_yVJgmP_W4w7/w640-h189/C30T%20DJH%203088.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Picture from the TPA catalogue. Not even with the tender the correct way around. Hopeless, Lighting is also poor. TPA charge sellers around 18% seller commission, and I would expect for that, they would a) test the model, and b) have better lighting for their catalogue images</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><br /></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">As I live
no-where near TPA’s auction rooms in Katoomba, I could not check in person, so
I placed a modest online proxy bid, and waited.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>To my surprise, I won the loco for around $300 including commission and
post.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Just over a week later, the loco
arrived at my place, and I now understood why others did not bid.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Not only was one tender axle missing (TPA
lost it), the others were loose.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Many of
the tender castings were broken or missing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The loco body sat high on chassis at the cab end.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRAYl_26Hj0RYP-iehH1qEPZGQvH5ii9vEzYwm1muY2scBuRcq5NdJwpTpzleMncuGPnqhUYlpQV0fIziGpM2bGKL3s6s1zyUnSvraNrjXmoWxx3ZD-e2F-708JjRj_y4nL5JMZG34njccDmypTaDmuiA5VZtmCVeHjrdOts8X6nB5pzXQUyxm25m2/s2048/P1011086.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRAYl_26Hj0RYP-iehH1qEPZGQvH5ii9vEzYwm1muY2scBuRcq5NdJwpTpzleMncuGPnqhUYlpQV0fIziGpM2bGKL3s6s1zyUnSvraNrjXmoWxx3ZD-e2F-708JjRj_y4nL5JMZG34njccDmypTaDmuiA5VZtmCVeHjrdOts8X6nB5pzXQUyxm25m2/w400-h300/P1011086.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Missing axle on the tender when it arrived al my place. The poor body to chassis fit is not obvious in this picture</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOUtUcosvct7m6d0e9zM9-jsdKQkxXQOZVU2HiXdVI8f25O4xop6NA7_Hr1zSEi5FX9PilM-IPlO2m7KPD2RRRQYGAbt9Hqzi9_A3Zs11vQ80jF6v6b3lGBG9ybDK5T4b2FKjI8o_a8A0cgZp0YARKS1-fW_d1WZMH3vjhMjZxa2wv2zJIdGhKCrKh/s2048/P1011088.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOUtUcosvct7m6d0e9zM9-jsdKQkxXQOZVU2HiXdVI8f25O4xop6NA7_Hr1zSEi5FX9PilM-IPlO2m7KPD2RRRQYGAbt9Hqzi9_A3Zs11vQ80jF6v6b3lGBG9ybDK5T4b2FKjI8o_a8A0cgZp0YARKS1-fW_d1WZMH3vjhMjZxa2wv2zJIdGhKCrKh/w400-h300/P1011088.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Underside of tender. The pickup for the wheel is visible, as is the poor standard of soldering</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5XZC6fiwdgJbFh1dyaZBpGnq4jHkpjVIEUXy3VNmlnNE-fvSXcyHRuvDxaofxd4fc0tN4ibobfsKoaSYP3_Rgr94c9Ut6_gxmLwPXRsQjs-QqFaCZOmJAIZ10OztupbS9Vt30wRlMF7PwMTdqgO7Dcyi-8YLLwSr8LubjGdEw73NZ5cT8KYJVFd40/s2048/P1011089.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5XZC6fiwdgJbFh1dyaZBpGnq4jHkpjVIEUXy3VNmlnNE-fvSXcyHRuvDxaofxd4fc0tN4ibobfsKoaSYP3_Rgr94c9Ut6_gxmLwPXRsQjs-QqFaCZOmJAIZ10OztupbS9Vt30wRlMF7PwMTdqgO7Dcyi-8YLLwSr8LubjGdEw73NZ5cT8KYJVFd40/w400-h300/P1011089.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">More poor soldering on the drawbar attachment end</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwJ8cMSa89SCs_PnN_XNIrQ2U266jxsaMsrZ5Cu_bdqHUDciRNzD_hnJxs2QQzHm_Dghf1RFy7bBM81T5Og2t4fHtsZ0lYOrLUBHj7qMNhCqcKFde7IwSEwerPDlwBcW9Lf8UsSosBhVvzg6M3e7mpLJE2ScplvFq-our4xrHJZEb0NJ5MQgmGXrZG/s2048/P1011099.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwJ8cMSa89SCs_PnN_XNIrQ2U266jxsaMsrZ5Cu_bdqHUDciRNzD_hnJxs2QQzHm_Dghf1RFy7bBM81T5Og2t4fHtsZ0lYOrLUBHj7qMNhCqcKFde7IwSEwerPDlwBcW9Lf8UsSosBhVvzg6M3e7mpLJE2ScplvFq-our4xrHJZEb0NJ5MQgmGXrZG/w400-h300/P1011099.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The red wire is the link from the drawbar to the Portescap motor. It was routed in such a way that the body would squash this wire when attached to the chassis. </td></tr></tbody></table><br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">I had
intended to replace the 6 wheel tender with a DJH D50 tender – (I had
previously purchased a part assembled D50 cheap), so I wasn’t too phased with a
damaged tender.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-IFCh78tRTbv_10QvbCPmrK30AOEnuY34O1Ok-IwL5YDq89Lc-DkFhgHeua2LtXUREGeQyEPgAQzoPf7BJQuYsxweb4UGevX1keCnHhHVrCmT-f4WqJSek2D6AEFCv5mYM0uJZG9UuA25qQoOrWrpT0IrJZKXikOo6Ythp36t2IEjH31umjrUnFLd/s1981/D50-Kit(1).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1203" data-original-width="1981" height="243" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-IFCh78tRTbv_10QvbCPmrK30AOEnuY34O1Ok-IwL5YDq89Lc-DkFhgHeua2LtXUREGeQyEPgAQzoPf7BJQuYsxweb4UGevX1keCnHhHVrCmT-f4WqJSek2D6AEFCv5mYM0uJZG9UuA25qQoOrWrpT0IrJZKXikOo6Ythp36t2IEjH31umjrUnFLd/w400-h243/D50-Kit(1).JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The part built D50 kit. I had thought I would use the tender of this kit to replace the C30T tender.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><br /></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">As I was
fixing the chassis problem, caused by a poorly routed motor wire, I was
interrupted on the workbench.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Loosing
focus, my shirt sleeve caught the body, propelling it off the workbench,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Thus the body ended up damaged on the wooden
floor.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Unimpressed, and <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>after taking some damage pictures, the whole
lot was placed in a clear Klip-it container, almost forgotten until I completed
Wagga station<o:p></o:p></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3Oc55ZhzFckENXJeLEDmna7HeQM__LqNFUuBcm21_euhzjtNhVRanUVJDKR7Ygbxn5YKlDm_NC21m-9X2fP19UtEcin60oxyS858oFpH8r5I2piTcpNK2UYap-JewvV-i50M0PL59eXjKTj8Z9bwwP4Y_faqJc3LCrUFHuSKVOmmxAjE54dbtk9o6/s2048/P1011100.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3Oc55ZhzFckENXJeLEDmna7HeQM__LqNFUuBcm21_euhzjtNhVRanUVJDKR7Ygbxn5YKlDm_NC21m-9X2fP19UtEcin60oxyS858oFpH8r5I2piTcpNK2UYap-JewvV-i50M0PL59eXjKTj8Z9bwwP4Y_faqJc3LCrUFHuSKVOmmxAjE54dbtk9o6/w400-h300/P1011100.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The damage caused by the fall to the floor</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Repair<o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Tender.</span></i><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>In the intervening 3 years, I had sourced a replacement axle.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When I was shorting out one of the insulating
bushes on this axle, (drill a hole, and insert a wire that touches both the
axle, and the wheel casting), I then saw the phosphor bronze pickup wipers in
the tender.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So, the original builder had
chosen an inferior method for pickup that only collected power on 2 of the 3
axles.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A good look at the tender shows a
shoddy assembly job, but this also explained why the axles were loose.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The solder joins holding the axles were cracked.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Simple resoldering repaired.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, .in the process of reinserting the
axle, the axle box fell off.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Cause easily
identified, no tinning on the brass, and the subsequent use of low-melt solder
did not provide a firm connection of the whitemetal axle box casting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Body</span></i><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It was then I found some bubbling paint on the cab to footplate
join.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This paint easily flaked off when prodded.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Cause most probably inadequate cleaning of
the body prior to painting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The cab was
bent back into roughly square, and resoldered. The funnel, and headlight were glued
as I could no longer access the inside of the boiler for a lowmelt soldering
fix. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, for strength, I inserted
a brass pin into the base of the funnel, and drilled out a corresponding hole into
the boiler.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Chassis.</span></i><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I reattached the motor wire in such a way that it was no longer affected
the reassembly.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To my relief, the loco
mechanism was quite smooth.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Testing
on DC</span></i><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After reassembly, the loco runs smoothly.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFixHZ7UGPCOv6-ZbHbUcZsuGdhHIwxslMuLtF-hIqIA3o6YHqFaypIMfhSAbi49CBe64rhOCXu234Fx1wHnvSQLc509OUGU4cJHFLTBK03LnK-1z0TcuTK9ALgF43HzlmCTX-hl_H8i171N3yNhnwdLzN9plX5o5rmPKkCL1_Jqv-p4823U5gFgui/s2002/C30T-DJH(1).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="663" data-original-width="2002" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFixHZ7UGPCOv6-ZbHbUcZsuGdhHIwxslMuLtF-hIqIA3o6YHqFaypIMfhSAbi49CBe64rhOCXu234Fx1wHnvSQLc509OUGU4cJHFLTBK03LnK-1z0TcuTK9ALgF43HzlmCTX-hl_H8i171N3yNhnwdLzN9plX5o5rmPKkCL1_Jqv-p4823U5gFgui/w640-h212/C30T-DJH(1).JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh91jwlX3zByXND2dcnI88A4FVom9O_F86TPC6AHtOzVtICyt21qJiiSyzQDrjFk-RjimHeyosP2v9fA6Du65qbSCdH86O_gGFcv9NCE9u8UyfI_6Rh-hRWPlPCOYFR_6Vcdf6xaBVdOAMwmdYXBsCGHvxDOwub4Kyr6YuHqImLGj4pBXlwxxidshWf/s1321/C30T-DJH(2).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1176" data-original-width="1321" height="356" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh91jwlX3zByXND2dcnI88A4FVom9O_F86TPC6AHtOzVtICyt21qJiiSyzQDrjFk-RjimHeyosP2v9fA6Du65qbSCdH86O_gGFcv9NCE9u8UyfI_6Rh-hRWPlPCOYFR_6Vcdf6xaBVdOAMwmdYXBsCGHvxDOwub4Kyr6YuHqImLGj4pBXlwxxidshWf/w400-h356/C30T-DJH(2).JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5vu8Fed4jNjGyC3qXULwqB_Z73BT7VlApMJ1Ep_ti5gIze82j8_i3fNcqiLzVEjtBiN4jQHwVBFYJ0R0OdhLWB4D3xmm_YlyaTtU9h_kV9wOT-0JxxewCwh-ye6sFv_kyEk6z2im1_I3ST-RXj3ortLR5ROpRjy8mDJdeRFCoJb5TkWz0alJuS5FL/s1945/C30T-DJH(3).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="645" data-original-width="1945" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5vu8Fed4jNjGyC3qXULwqB_Z73BT7VlApMJ1Ep_ti5gIze82j8_i3fNcqiLzVEjtBiN4jQHwVBFYJ0R0OdhLWB4D3xmm_YlyaTtU9h_kV9wOT-0JxxewCwh-ye6sFv_kyEk6z2im1_I3ST-RXj3ortLR5ROpRjy8mDJdeRFCoJb5TkWz0alJuS5FL/w640-h212/C30T-DJH(3).JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">After repair. The missing tender balance bar is seen with a ghost image on the brass. Most of the axle boxes had also had the springs missing</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Future
work</span></i><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My original idea to mate this loco with a DJH
D50 tender, but unlikely now, as I now have both Wombat, and Bergs C30T with
bogie tenders.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And I am now aware that
D50s, with original tenders were also used on the branchline, with pictures
showing 5040 with a stock special in 1960, and 5163 shunting a returning Tumbarumba
train in Wagga <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">With all
the damage, and shoddy work, I just can’t justify spending significantly more
effort on this loco.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I may just touch up
the paint by hand, and weather.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Not sure
that fitting DCC will be on the agenda <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>either.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Maybe sell it to raise <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>funds?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Conclusion<o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Buying a
model on the basis of one photograph is risky.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>And more so, when the seller does not provide any guarantees on its running
quality.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Yes, I spent too much.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Another lesson to be learnt.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But, it was good to at least turn a bunch of
parts into a working loco, and it is one more task ticked off my huge
list.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And I am back into building
locos.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Now, maybe the D50 can be completed.
It has sat around for over 5 years<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Until next
time. <o:p></o:p></span></p>Rob Nesbitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17057159654871941767noreply@blogger.com4Wagga Wagga NSW 2650, Australia-35.1025977 147.3655103-63.412831536178842 112.20926030000001 -6.7923638638211514 -177.47823970000002tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3996073030941560983.post-78906219349824254252023-01-03T20:11:00.009-08:002023-01-03T20:28:31.047-08:00Wagga Wagga station. I've done with the details<p> </p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Wagga
Wagga Station Platform – finishing off.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Welcome to
2023.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To celebrate the occasion, I am
calling the Wagga Wagga station model “finished”. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcTfw8uLOqHL2DZn7wG2A6h2Ku3iwhNWfZA0_wqpYbwa9sJ9eR1hvlBsuROydArOSrliYxQ-M-P4RV6o0Dib-aHu0hMUPh1R6cK7vvvlcq-jUcgIKcbEpHt6_mPVq68JJ0AzLa0mjP5ykRKRVRq0qBfR6gI7KC_AwomjjJAlMwY04uCpmANP18BdC-/s1755/Wagga-station-1994%20(Morrison)(2).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1185" data-original-width="1755" height="349" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcTfw8uLOqHL2DZn7wG2A6h2Ku3iwhNWfZA0_wqpYbwa9sJ9eR1hvlBsuROydArOSrliYxQ-M-P4RV6o0Dib-aHu0hMUPh1R6cK7vvvlcq-jUcgIKcbEpHt6_mPVq68JJ0AzLa0mjP5ykRKRVRq0qBfR6gI7KC_AwomjjJAlMwY04uCpmANP18BdC-/w517-h349/Wagga-station-1994%20(Morrison)(2).jpg" width="517" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wagga Wagga station in 1994 - picture by John Morrison</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">As I hinted
on my earlier Blog post, there is a sweet spot where enough detailing<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>is sufficient, and further detailing is a
trade-off between time taken, and improvement to the overall scene.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My aim on constructing the station building
was to challenge, and improve my own skills, maybe earn a merit status in the
NMRA structure category, but mainly as a center piece for the future layout.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">I am
getting ahead of myself.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In the last
month, some further details were made, and installed.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Downpipes<o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">I have
simplified the number installed.<o:p></o:p></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrCjxQ4z6Vc_brtaYZstumj813lhUE1JDJitxoY1TiTZa8OYbaJKZIpq8mlzMNqPWXJEc5oLP2y0Dxv1gOezw65X7G9CDeYMikWjuUf_iDpkOFe9pZlw3JCReFAZaZhI7QkeLT8kZPRTyebyMsf4wbQ8XS7A4CCA-autyX3TzW9vv1Qk7PNzkzhKa3/s1765/P1011645.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1077" data-original-width="1765" height="244" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrCjxQ4z6Vc_brtaYZstumj813lhUE1JDJitxoY1TiTZa8OYbaJKZIpq8mlzMNqPWXJEc5oLP2y0Dxv1gOezw65X7G9CDeYMikWjuUf_iDpkOFe9pZlw3JCReFAZaZhI7QkeLT8kZPRTyebyMsf4wbQ8XS7A4CCA-autyX3TzW9vv1Qk7PNzkzhKa3/w400-h244/P1011645.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Downpipes made from round styrene rod, cut and glued as appropriate. Some have been painted in silver, others in the cream colour used for the station details</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p class="MsoNormal">These downpipes were generally affixed to the station using tacky white glue, which allows for subtle repositioning on the station</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Lamps<o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">At the
front of the station façade, there were three old style lamps mounted above the
windows.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was hoping that I would be
able to locate lamps of the correct style and size on the internet, but I was unsuccessful.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So, the option was to make them.
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The glue tends top run everywhere, so the clear panes now have turned cloudy</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaisI2nqFwXJwEi-97GCyTD7hcbm6n3lmRBAv_DBHGZYgWcpCdty7niwFKnihh_zAiGwIg2OZWqLl2B4CkzwHJqsAyCOcN7O0WWSY-HWuAL5w5YkLhZJF6ZbgWX9mE2VJeAMEB7S6NixdUWEJTG-r_ZSDmDV1cn_W6-Zr5HGCNvZrsotKqvnz5LCPX/s2154/20221210_154209.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1578" data-original-width="2154" height="234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaisI2nqFwXJwEi-97GCyTD7hcbm6n3lmRBAv_DBHGZYgWcpCdty7niwFKnihh_zAiGwIg2OZWqLl2B4CkzwHJqsAyCOcN7O0WWSY-HWuAL5w5YkLhZJF6ZbgWX9mE2VJeAMEB7S6NixdUWEJTG-r_ZSDmDV1cn_W6-Zr5HGCNvZrsotKqvnz5LCPX/s320/20221210_154209.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cut out, and shape the 0.040 sytrene. Add a piece of round rod for the top, and a 0.020 piece of styrene at the base.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg88GtEpsbWz1EZ3hEbhxAimSKd3EyA09cfWUbz3q4SQBeJhLoFqA7XpL670CKQVezboOo212Ab6_QmJu6uvirGPEz_FMgmFohF6GbNkZcKwcBSeJXa98mDoFZyJ65KyI6o_QkHR0F3ocdPj8t9sZbFqlacZXfsCwTV0NF_J2pPi8HQWAnjeA6xB2s/s1728/20221210_163116.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1728" data-original-width="1380" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg88GtEpsbWz1EZ3hEbhxAimSKd3EyA09cfWUbz3q4SQBeJhLoFqA7XpL670CKQVezboOo212Ab6_QmJu6uvirGPEz_FMgmFohF6GbNkZcKwcBSeJXa98mDoFZyJ65KyI6o_QkHR0F3ocdPj8t9sZbFqlacZXfsCwTV0NF_J2pPi8HQWAnjeA6xB2s/s320/20221210_163116.jpg" width="256" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Superglue a piece of brass wire to the base, and then paint - leaving the clear (now very cloudy) styrene unpainted</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFjsA980qQh_P5txOPOSUgIyU-WtFlOxQhT1w1DxCB4DYwmodAKV600VFhx0SD7EPUdW6q2h5o8V71HMaoj-jAE2iGsHksy_KrANZO39aKcY5_oBrsAVR0Y-9WDUiieSLue6yERFqAxfdNjbi_RZCkTqqsaxCpp5C9uYuQR97aaBugo6Qr8cKcJDbP/s2470/20221210_165526.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2100" data-original-width="2470" height="340" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFjsA980qQh_P5txOPOSUgIyU-WtFlOxQhT1w1DxCB4DYwmodAKV600VFhx0SD7EPUdW6q2h5o8V71HMaoj-jAE2iGsHksy_KrANZO39aKcY5_oBrsAVR0Y-9WDUiieSLue6yERFqAxfdNjbi_RZCkTqqsaxCpp5C9uYuQR97aaBugo6Qr8cKcJDbP/w400-h340/20221210_165526.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Drill a small hole for the brass wire, and insert the lamp. Glue as needed</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">My lamps
are slightly bigger than scale, however, don’t look too bad from normal viewing
distances.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My fabrication method is not
the only way to make the lamps.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>People
with a resin 3D printer, and ability to render the lamp in software, would have
produced a better model.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In fact, if
such a model became available, I have a simple replacement option.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And for bonus points, if the resin lamp, was
cast in clear resin in an RTV mold, with an SMD LED lamp, and wires, the lamp
could be lit.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Signs<o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">NSWGR
fitted signs to their stations, to aid passengers to what doors belonged to
what rooms.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSE27O7Dcw6ZeAl-yU2VZ-hlYf-ystrYf8vkPqfF7y9T4Doq7-047x3Vaa5ZNHvlkDJwKAzhGcf_UitIaCi8eKmu7LIwULp10Mkjboz9dVWFhdaygxvx79NdVvwBqDUzCkWinAxxPMdz-RajC8uSBY4HIk2jKcKBqnDKhM81Y8t41eFhLBUWq3fyv3/s1280/1980-Steven-Kaiser-Intercapital%20Daylight.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="846" data-original-width="1280" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSE27O7Dcw6ZeAl-yU2VZ-hlYf-ystrYf8vkPqfF7y9T4Doq7-047x3Vaa5ZNHvlkDJwKAzhGcf_UitIaCi8eKmu7LIwULp10Mkjboz9dVWFhdaygxvx79NdVvwBqDUzCkWinAxxPMdz-RajC8uSBY4HIk2jKcKBqnDKhM81Y8t41eFhLBUWq3fyv3/w400-h265/1980-Steven-Kaiser-Intercapital%20Daylight.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This 1980 Intercapital Daylight picture by Stephen Kaiser shows the 'LADIES' sign just under the awning, above the loco horns.</td></tr></tbody></table><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><br /><o:p></o:p></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Nothing
like having a real sign to measure<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Whilst ‘PARCEL’
is not something useful for identifying my future train room, the cast metal
letters were exactly 3” high.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal">I created a word document with the appropriate signs, and changed the size. When printed, I could select the print that matched HO scale</p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>RAILWAY MUSEUM STATION MASTER TELEGRAPH OFFICE</b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 8pt; line-height: 115%;">RAILWAY MUSEUM STATION MASTER TELEGRAPH OFFICE WAITING ROOM LADIES
MEN PARCELS</span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 7pt; line-height: 115%;">RAILWAY MUSEUM STATION MASTER TELEGRAPH OFFICE WAITING ROOM LADIES
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This size scales almost correctly for HO station signage<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 5pt; line-height: 115%;">RAILWAY MUSEUM STATION MASTER TELEGRAPH OFFICE WAITING ROOM LADIES
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MEN PARCELS<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-size: 4pt; line-height: 115%;">Calibri (body). 4 point<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 4pt; line-height: 115%;">RAILWAY MUSEUM STATION MASTER TELEGRAPH OFFICE WAITING ROOM LADIES
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MEN PARCELS<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 4pt; line-height: 115%;">RAILWAY MUSEUM STATION MASTER TELEGRAPH OFFICE WAITING ROOM LADIES
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</p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 4pt; line-height: 115%;">RAILWAY MUSEUM STATION MASTER TELEGRAPH OFFICE WAITING ROOM LADIES
MEN PARCELS<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg-Oi0pF-OG1p0_s5JaLeqdjauY20xEi6cKG1-V4T-9RzeLqem2KoKcgUOzb0nIBKzM4c2ZX7Bh8w3SJsqDzoaagK6Bqyax-UgMbP8KfLGhziNdSdlSGdRtcsqMNsfQ6yGjxF4LOxdnd00S99ooBBu2YOEVSf4GLJ6429P3s-sw8OhFK-1WDsx1M8j/s925/P1011647.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="816" data-original-width="925" height="353" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg-Oi0pF-OG1p0_s5JaLeqdjauY20xEi6cKG1-V4T-9RzeLqem2KoKcgUOzb0nIBKzM4c2ZX7Bh8w3SJsqDzoaagK6Bqyax-UgMbP8KfLGhziNdSdlSGdRtcsqMNsfQ6yGjxF4LOxdnd00S99ooBBu2YOEVSf4GLJ6429P3s-sw8OhFK-1WDsx1M8j/w400-h353/P1011647.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I made the hardware from styrene strip, and then simply cut the signs from the paper, and glued them to the styrene, Followed by paint. They don't look professional, but quite small, I think I will get away with it. </td></tr></tbody></table>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Fitting
these under the platform awning was tricky using tweezers and good
magnification, and lighting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The glue I
used was tacky white glue.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Car Park<o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Many years
ago, car parking in front of the station was angled parking, with a taxi
pickup/dropdown close to the front entrance</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">My
method<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>to simulate this is to draw
angled line markings on the road surface.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The easiest way is as shown.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiieiY9fOPiCesq5x57U70eORN8VQ2cx2EfTyk9KYkRrtKz6iqBYcCdWajOg-18HaDtimXT7QpMnnf19oxf7kcGbfq9WqoBYbESaLKzWmNf0ba2gP-GohZ31qmLildtI89y3WYQBIRq_sKP3Prkt9Sku_3FORUh6_KzKsj1RoSksUdHalKgcSeQxC1e/s2048/P1011649.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1413" data-original-width="2048" height="276" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiieiY9fOPiCesq5x57U70eORN8VQ2cx2EfTyk9KYkRrtKz6iqBYcCdWajOg-18HaDtimXT7QpMnnf19oxf7kcGbfq9WqoBYbESaLKzWmNf0ba2gP-GohZ31qmLildtI89y3WYQBIRq_sKP3Prkt9Sku_3FORUh6_KzKsj1RoSksUdHalKgcSeQxC1e/w400-h276/P1011649.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Set square, and white pencil. I marked a spot on the set square for the line length. Using the curbside gutter, the process is close to foolproof </td></tr></tbody></table><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Seats,
People, and luggage carts<o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">I needed
some seated people for the seats previously painted.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I had a selection of ebay purchased seated
passengers, but these were hopeless.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
did have a box of unpainted Preisser seated figures, and much better.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Painting –a process taking a few days,
waiting for paint colours to dry.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My
main issue is that I have hopeless colour sense for clothing<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Standing
passengers came from the Westedge 3D preprinted range, purchased at the
Goulburn N scale convention.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Luggage
carts were etched brass - courtesy of Ross Balderson’s artwork on the Wagga
station awning fret to fill up spare space.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Folded, and painted – they are in need of luggage.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><u>Pictures</u></p><p class="MsoNormal">I was not going to take photos in the sunlight, so I opted for the shade of my garage eves. Even then, the temperature in the shade was around 35C. I placed a blue whispy cloud backscene on a table, and positioned the station crudely for pictures for this Blogpost. The images have been cropped with photoshop, and do lack the brilliance that better lighting could provide.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfSpr7lx4QEuYq7PCUQMhO3ydchoMXLLs0M4vh2uUniX6ovD3RerPQ7YxJmxfkoVdz5E7gQkpQMmhdOnDfKMc4RTUTk-QQS4sTJUtBXmPD7D65C2aMITTpl25PgUPRdaxwwNqdhvSVbJJ6-oexFxKSFOhYAPsTUGwEGgn5FzFb_8_1L8BI7krb_9Ea/s3989/20230103_141715.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1020" data-original-width="3989" height="164" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfSpr7lx4QEuYq7PCUQMhO3ydchoMXLLs0M4vh2uUniX6ovD3RerPQ7YxJmxfkoVdz5E7gQkpQMmhdOnDfKMc4RTUTk-QQS4sTJUtBXmPD7D65C2aMITTpl25PgUPRdaxwwNqdhvSVbJJ6-oexFxKSFOhYAPsTUGwEGgn5FzFb_8_1L8BI7krb_9Ea/w640-h164/20230103_141715.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Westedge 3D figures, and some Road Rager australian cars add to the ambience. This is the view the operators of the future layout will have of the Wagga station. I am however, considering a CCTV camera so as to view the other side</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUW3HYme-d5_CAhfF_AkLp0hVjaVX1iS_T-bICxMBzcyPuicpx2oqC-Nq5rDE-CZvCiEb-mQnyJzOfR1W_uhQI78Avb7_8KvpejYTzn8u0B7zVCHNEzXDP6YOEWSp1lOI02-IAGM652W09tLkOMPVzntqE3uF2gJJzqpx0ddWKG2KHrXQasa5jrUTA/s3906/20230103_141802.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1404" data-original-width="3906" height="230" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUW3HYme-d5_CAhfF_AkLp0hVjaVX1iS_T-bICxMBzcyPuicpx2oqC-Nq5rDE-CZvCiEb-mQnyJzOfR1W_uhQI78Avb7_8KvpejYTzn8u0B7zVCHNEzXDP6YOEWSp1lOI02-IAGM652W09tLkOMPVzntqE3uF2gJJzqpx0ddWKG2KHrXQasa5jrUTA/w640-h230/20230103_141802.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghzRmg3vNkdJf4Yt8mslNqnoRAQXzdIA79okrWNPSjBfy6MFuDjI-wZbpEAYSzS73beya0Kxd-pFj3u22ZgAZWXhLH8Ud0C4-kr8LUAbyFGcbpRhfMLllVAYXeQb6ylQIqrhJ86gwD-f2UpRr0CFaaf9b7vZhLjT9HuKKyyLDRnjQjHReLh5AYf7Jc/s4074/20230103_141821.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1652" data-original-width="4021" height="262" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk0en177SPMzmws18rPLkoJHK8TOAtZoqgubjhMMTzO7rckcil9wKC0KqB794V_Vy5I52sNkZgbuEpI8g8ASrDtT_TH8BiANTcHqN1tzPNQtm7k4zj4oLjkvYiJ7p_QIf7lD7Ri6EzETDqI6WbNEtBTSPFYOuirgBi3bQLrB_dfVCKk6Er3o0eLE6P/w640-h262/20230103_143026.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">On the platform side, seats, standing and seated people add life to the station </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5wUMD3WFgL8GLT3NwkWXZxQO0C3RLSJIjFVMwcZjFl5cv3mciTSDxEzNo_Lxtq0GqcoVGyOxGBw182KE0fLaF3LetQovV12toQDtXMH_0zlr1XMw4EsBGWt5a6NB09Dq9C1GT6jsnZ_X8dk94D-o73WYkqdOJ7NGwmCQlqhkUcXl1ziotUX82Sg2K/s4074/20230103_143215.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2646" data-original-width="4074" height="416" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5wUMD3WFgL8GLT3NwkWXZxQO0C3RLSJIjFVMwcZjFl5cv3mciTSDxEzNo_Lxtq0GqcoVGyOxGBw182KE0fLaF3LetQovV12toQDtXMH_0zlr1XMw4EsBGWt5a6NB09Dq9C1GT6jsnZ_X8dk94D-o73WYkqdOJ7NGwmCQlqhkUcXl1ziotUX82Sg2K/w640-h416/20230103_143215.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Look closely to see that I installed the station master sign upside down. The camera picks up any faults, and is an essential tool in your modelling kit. Fortunately, back on the workbench, the tacky glue allowed the sign to be repositoned correctly</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3ae7egU5Z3yvXYOQfpNGlTXci4_IGCQg1En_r-6EP7n9__czV12ctFuMOlA6HSGFbdLT876nJE_WiRD8Ch-AUpruQNW-A-piQLspKRBO_wC2AY8YkRWmVSDKfUBxB9AGMbL0hLsog_g2yvdB0-MbVi9Vg8kfEOy8AuBNhtZLRt1HA_ErASPwyJbbo/s4014/20230103_143317.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1740" data-original-width="4014" height="278" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3ae7egU5Z3yvXYOQfpNGlTXci4_IGCQg1En_r-6EP7n9__czV12ctFuMOlA6HSGFbdLT876nJE_WiRD8Ch-AUpruQNW-A-piQLspKRBO_wC2AY8YkRWmVSDKfUBxB9AGMbL0hLsog_g2yvdB0-MbVi9Vg8kfEOy8AuBNhtZLRt1HA_ErASPwyJbbo/w640-h278/20230103_143317.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFyDiSi8uJifiiXRQZFIcYIRpF-ZwkB8-tkEDV9azb7yEjefNR1wnZydqHw2_iFsHrPIBQsNRl8E_3UbMhBG_yp6Y8ATNss2rorZu6ORa3tIkeFoBWwqoQRpOfc67kTXn3Gl8SDGuYHhczzW5ZV8AS9JUoLEGKrGVXOtNMfrdOFCZTDIcIb9JdI-cp/s3940/20230103_143633.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1213" data-original-width="3940" height="198" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFyDiSi8uJifiiXRQZFIcYIRpF-ZwkB8-tkEDV9azb7yEjefNR1wnZydqHw2_iFsHrPIBQsNRl8E_3UbMhBG_yp6Y8ATNss2rorZu6ORa3tIkeFoBWwqoQRpOfc67kTXn3Gl8SDGuYHhczzW5ZV8AS9JUoLEGKrGVXOtNMfrdOFCZTDIcIb9JdI-cp/w640-h198/20230103_143633.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Conclusion.<o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Constructing
the Wagga Wagga station<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>has been a
marathon - 2 and a half years since starting<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>in September, 2020.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The process
has been generally<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>enjoyable, and I now
have better skills that can be used for future scratch building projects.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The station model could be further improved,
with an interior, more clutter on the roof,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> weathering, </span>more signage, litter bins, lighting, fences, palm tree and grass, and of course,
extended platform for at least a 6 car train.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>If I was starting afresh, knowing now where I struggled, I would invest
time in learning how to model using a 3D printer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Many of the architectural features of the
station are duplicated, and could have been easily printed in quantity, with
consistency that I struggled with.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Anyway, it
is time for a new challenge <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Until next
time, build a model or three.<o:p></o:p></span></p>Rob Nesbitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17057159654871941767noreply@blogger.com9Wagga Wagga NSW 2650, Australia-35.1025977 147.3655103-63.412831536178842 112.20926030000001 -6.7923638638211514 -177.47823970000002tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3996073030941560983.post-86076228145787122382022-12-02T17:19:00.003-08:002022-12-02T17:24:49.900-08:00Wagga Wagga station - some more detailing<p><b> Detailing on Wagga Wagga station - continues</b></p><p>Detailing is something that takes ages, but is necessary to complete a wagon, loco, or structure. With a modern kit, most of the detailing is included. Some of the older "craftsman kits" rely on the skill of the modelmaker. Scratchbuilding, may give an opportunity to purchase parts to suit. I may have taken on a bit more, as modelling an iconic structure, means that many of the details have to be fabricated from raw material.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9IkhioXtsv5He0CotR7ODgbEq-2i32dWmYxrD2bLUqmig2qciQAtKjckdRsUau8znmfIQpfyBaexpT7VKfRu6HTfJucr-Z3IuJ1V7fbyOXGfFRb8k2qvZ2YfqGhmKQiIXKSPfnH2KEkHNwKP7pkeBu3tfOWtjWy2ZPYauXUWzPDP3TuMVDBGan3qA/s2037/P1011640.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1362" data-original-width="2037" height="375" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9IkhioXtsv5He0CotR7ODgbEq-2i32dWmYxrD2bLUqmig2qciQAtKjckdRsUau8znmfIQpfyBaexpT7VKfRu6HTfJucr-Z3IuJ1V7fbyOXGfFRb8k2qvZ2YfqGhmKQiIXKSPfnH2KEkHNwKP7pkeBu3tfOWtjWy2ZPYauXUWzPDP3TuMVDBGan3qA/w559-h375/P1011640.JPG" width="559" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Tumbarumba bound railmotor awaits departure from Wagga station, around 10am. This picture taken on the Wagga station diorama with real sunlight, and shows some of the detailing applied recently</td></tr></tbody></table><u><br />Fly Screens on Parcel Office windows</u><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGd0gcAtRYikl-Jv1_7-rTJQmEmZvOUGrSdpy_yFXEUaePSBm_A-JFoYHXaMzhhInALgaSJEA45ShRnrsQgBWg-4fQdPiOkXussN4ORMEpOyOzGriEYqO4VMz7VYD3KTuPj-2jpbHmqcNiSWXAvu12rwxaEHk70r6MW6MmCNLur5lSl2PVz3FBdUEH/s4608/DSCF2217.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGd0gcAtRYikl-Jv1_7-rTJQmEmZvOUGrSdpy_yFXEUaePSBm_A-JFoYHXaMzhhInALgaSJEA45ShRnrsQgBWg-4fQdPiOkXussN4ORMEpOyOzGriEYqO4VMz7VYD3KTuPj-2jpbHmqcNiSWXAvu12rwxaEHk70r6MW6MmCNLur5lSl2PVz3FBdUEH/w400-h300/DSCF2217.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Out-of, Parcel Office, or Museum building</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /><div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; 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margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTD2mF2wQmrJLZ82uCCrCKalJmIxFVlKpI7E83tvkkYQhfAgdQzrYWqBDSKEoW1BXMB_SgJzY1A3-itfjgfV8eXI786ou8XeZMn3KgdZR99_uhILygJ1xDZELIYO8chpPlLA-HdRNtJdgxo629oN10RXVlQ7mumU8lAYPLVh_0cfTjziJXuwCm8Hi2/s3605/20221109_145439.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1411" data-original-width="3605" height="156" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTD2mF2wQmrJLZ82uCCrCKalJmIxFVlKpI7E83tvkkYQhfAgdQzrYWqBDSKEoW1BXMB_SgJzY1A3-itfjgfV8eXI786ou8XeZMn3KgdZR99_uhILygJ1xDZELIYO8chpPlLA-HdRNtJdgxo629oN10RXVlQ7mumU8lAYPLVh_0cfTjziJXuwCm8Hi2/w400-h156/20221109_145439.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The window frames and bars were made from styrene strip directly onto clear plastic</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; 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I had taken some close-ups of the the two air conditioners to try and get them right.<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDxdSm4pIYRx-UoyMXZ4gjRzSwb1A3PnR9577-yziNEEIYk-tphY3od8xN-_6fxiJQPW8_fy6PxYKuG59TiDQa3bcfP8X1t6n__eJtiPE6LksfqnbHtxTXv0WorBjF4ICq_p5VjUIm-CoHoUtJQHcYJ-n6rv367zq-20WkNFdwtMpCab9lfUKVYwTT/s4608/DSCF3295.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDxdSm4pIYRx-UoyMXZ4gjRzSwb1A3PnR9577-yziNEEIYk-tphY3od8xN-_6fxiJQPW8_fy6PxYKuG59TiDQa3bcfP8X1t6n__eJtiPE6LksfqnbHtxTXv0WorBjF4ICq_p5VjUIm-CoHoUtJQHcYJ-n6rv367zq-20WkNFdwtMpCab9lfUKVYwTT/s320/DSCF3295.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4dDQmx937bJfxiRSltc_TDJTTeFly-wsF4-MozGVx4lKwCKpeFyzrFAOFylEvkQshLyylLtyGK2hH-O3EzU1mPjij3Pv6QFXlm_W1dvh8ubytUKG_4nfur3UiSz3ytPCNwScj4W2X3sBrbTrnfLpafANMYQ4tVfXTeqNZ81S994l9_mQGgx9Vcm-o/s1945/P1011631.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1110" data-original-width="1945" height="229" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4dDQmx937bJfxiRSltc_TDJTTeFly-wsF4-MozGVx4lKwCKpeFyzrFAOFylEvkQshLyylLtyGK2hH-O3EzU1mPjij3Pv6QFXlm_W1dvh8ubytUKG_4nfur3UiSz3ytPCNwScj4W2X3sBrbTrnfLpafANMYQ4tVfXTeqNZ81S994l9_mQGgx9Vcm-o/w400-h229/P1011631.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I cut a number of strips from the Staters Brickwork sheet I had left over from the Bomen station build. The Wagga platform face is straight, and not reverse stepped like most NSW platforms. This makes the Wagga platform easier than otherwise - probably the only win to save time in the entre build. </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNDzGIhx4NtpUKHVupYKMyAyHG2iEA5SCphHn0-N5iKhy8r01RC4drh6no3omf_6wPu-yEUghTEoVqDLrPCoxw4j-bFQSxTfFDv0DUgphc3bRPLAtfaOrO2yhE1TN0FVB-azIK2j6ITECkE5_hHRJjUeGHpiNH6BPeA82ud4GvJvDt-xVmgLLWOVwY/s2037/P1011632.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="2037" height="189" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNDzGIhx4NtpUKHVupYKMyAyHG2iEA5SCphHn0-N5iKhy8r01RC4drh6no3omf_6wPu-yEUghTEoVqDLrPCoxw4j-bFQSxTfFDv0DUgphc3bRPLAtfaOrO2yhE1TN0FVB-azIK2j6ITECkE5_hHRJjUeGHpiNH6BPeA82ud4GvJvDt-xVmgLLWOVwY/w400-h189/P1011632.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The track in front of the station will be added when needed for the diorama. This is so that when fitting the station on the layout, I won't have the problem with track, if I need to later remove just the station. Thinking ahead? Masking tape used to contain the ballast on the strip of wood used for the track. </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjYNzmwiKqPg2vrJNxSL1tu4_LHVZNP3mTFB2XcniSKF5sjzaxG3vNOx24QwVD5gWqLZw3DWHF16-0_PRDPS0bZcHrpMiDhJAiHYf9mUaQmanLF-2sASZJ7517jfdC1pnQ7_yU-27LyauN9bTH3Cd3F97cfa0SsHr5raOhp1YKrN0c6Ly5DuCbaraj/s2043/P1011633.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2043" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjYNzmwiKqPg2vrJNxSL1tu4_LHVZNP3mTFB2XcniSKF5sjzaxG3vNOx24QwVD5gWqLZw3DWHF16-0_PRDPS0bZcHrpMiDhJAiHYf9mUaQmanLF-2sASZJ7517jfdC1pnQ7_yU-27LyauN9bTH3Cd3F97cfa0SsHr5raOhp1YKrN0c6Ly5DuCbaraj/w400-h225/P1011633.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ballasting done in the normal way - with the masking tape to prevent unwanted spillages. The bubblewrap was just in case the glue ran onto the support table.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaDCQhJaxVld5fgfKU_ihZTGtp8XVEja_npJR3NGG9Z1si5HvjXsc4ukK7jnuwxSQuwKdAYfxQ-vczwHjKcGJiUPg0YDkWNSbOs1v7ATgC3Gtr8nnIQWf1AFlL7oCcYJD8GcJQQzsG9-ysHIitEuZsnO3uoozjaaK7CHfyqa_81LtD9gzRAGsXd9EM/s4602/DSCF3357.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2502" data-original-width="4602" height="348" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaDCQhJaxVld5fgfKU_ihZTGtp8XVEja_npJR3NGG9Z1si5HvjXsc4ukK7jnuwxSQuwKdAYfxQ-vczwHjKcGJiUPg0YDkWNSbOs1v7ATgC3Gtr8nnIQWf1AFlL7oCcYJD8GcJQQzsG9-ysHIitEuZsnO3uoozjaaK7CHfyqa_81LtD9gzRAGsXd9EM/w640-h348/DSCF3357.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wagga station in the late afternoon, picture taken from the footbridge (shadow)</td></tr></tbody></table><p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNTFx6J2n_Z_9x77YJQTwyIj-zyxcfNXAbAG1rU5B3_YQhVbSt2m3nNFislkbrH97oeQA5nTeWqFT0mlf0tRBFOJUNs9iU_weTmvT-2MpB2cjX3htnBEp-Vtu7K_N10Rx5gGfBOrWNMDcg7tdwJMG0TaIN18no7y3y4h4aZFkktvYYqar86INIK7_C/s1962/P1011637.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1419" data-original-width="1962" height="289" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNTFx6J2n_Z_9x77YJQTwyIj-zyxcfNXAbAG1rU5B3_YQhVbSt2m3nNFislkbrH97oeQA5nTeWqFT0mlf0tRBFOJUNs9iU_weTmvT-2MpB2cjX3htnBEp-Vtu7K_N10Rx5gGfBOrWNMDcg7tdwJMG0TaIN18no7y3y4h4aZFkktvYYqar86INIK7_C/w400-h289/P1011637.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Parcel Office from the platform. The blue luggage carts are courtesy of Ross Balderson, as he included these as a space filler on the etched brass fret for the Wagga station verandas. The platform face was attached to the wood base of the station with spray adhesive, and weathered with Tamiya Smoke, but could be weathered further. The platform road is just placed in position</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH96N_qNjeAzAaD_yZCJWPP91Sim4rlU0uh4FP0HXDRJe9fff_VlsxxNv9psLj_bikTQMIxC-hZ2wOk8H-1CmdORdA3zOLN2pFXqrt0OuKESV4sBPxp1__z4z2ZkiVT-PhPhu29-9NAsOXua9FiAv-v20f66_tNnAU26_1Ye8oEoZMCjlps2RkINkX/s1999/P1011639.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1482" data-original-width="1999" height="296" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH96N_qNjeAzAaD_yZCJWPP91Sim4rlU0uh4FP0HXDRJe9fff_VlsxxNv9psLj_bikTQMIxC-hZ2wOk8H-1CmdORdA3zOLN2pFXqrt0OuKESV4sBPxp1__z4z2ZkiVT-PhPhu29-9NAsOXua9FiAv-v20f66_tNnAU26_1Ye8oEoZMCjlps2RkINkX/w400-h296/P1011639.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The parcel office from the roadside. The downpipe on the main station toilet extension is visible</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUMIGauAVQ5_SGjTQee1ho6WZaEgnzTY1WL9z8-Ok5ScOmPqSO3ZemIzIYuuoDTSia1xGYqXLObtwIHDQ4FQEFCx5UPgwGwTU4m3LsBfvXLtnt3pEvFj8hzzHCr62m5gUFFQIJWazNWkIywGriTPfEGfSooEu96li4098FPPC5X3sCf257h0DeWP3U/s4608/DSCF2192.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUMIGauAVQ5_SGjTQee1ho6WZaEgnzTY1WL9z8-Ok5ScOmPqSO3ZemIzIYuuoDTSia1xGYqXLObtwIHDQ4FQEFCx5UPgwGwTU4m3LsBfvXLtnt3pEvFj8hzzHCr62m5gUFFQIJWazNWkIywGriTPfEGfSooEu96li4098FPPC5X3sCf257h0DeWP3U/w640-h480/DSCF2192.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The main toilet block has an unusual window style. I had assumed the horizontal "bars" were shutters, but closer inspection, the bars are actually metal bars, with a wooden blind behind.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzRpnseI6ITIgasegEDavdR7QeOpYhyDhBpEtgDFZc2lEnO1iBjdY3vebLg-COwR_xzpi9YMGgYSctpIqkEet0ey0HvRq5zbGS5DAdlo_mQm358MGhsF9H61yprnnmJ9RxS0OQ3-Tz841LALRWItw3WMnE_Z8SnMGkVTxkhGSjtHOKGjE50lGqMzxp/s1519/P1011620.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="819" data-original-width="1519" height="346" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzRpnseI6ITIgasegEDavdR7QeOpYhyDhBpEtgDFZc2lEnO1iBjdY3vebLg-COwR_xzpi9YMGgYSctpIqkEet0ey0HvRq5zbGS5DAdlo_mQm358MGhsF9H61yprnnmJ9RxS0OQ3-Tz841LALRWItw3WMnE_Z8SnMGkVTxkhGSjtHOKGjE50lGqMzxp/w640-h346/P1011620.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Both roadside, and platform side windows made from strip and rod styrene on 0.020 styrene sheet, backed onto clear styrene "glass". I won't kid you, these took ages to make, </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPPESEB8C4R8IdEDp0GI8ywY-5lxWQpnR3YF-jWYzFlJHPcULUJ6lApxJTeS9-qzj7txVpQy8M8UUwXOEZBJWfYi8F2pAi5Gct-tD8TWcBqR2xxidSvga5G2M8jCKRF86wsjOAH0VRi8jIZlZYoIJMBiPWMUjnhftmi47JbuUTVlrAMRkp8BGp4JKA/s1741/P1011636.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1464" data-original-width="1741" height="538" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPPESEB8C4R8IdEDp0GI8ywY-5lxWQpnR3YF-jWYzFlJHPcULUJ6lApxJTeS9-qzj7txVpQy8M8UUwXOEZBJWfYi8F2pAi5Gct-tD8TWcBqR2xxidSvga5G2M8jCKRF86wsjOAH0VRi8jIZlZYoIJMBiPWMUjnhftmi47JbuUTVlrAMRkp8BGp4JKA/w640-h538/P1011636.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The bars are difficult to see in this platform side angle (the roadside image at the front of the blogpost, shows them better) Platform brickwork not yet weathered<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_zl_oEmqvEHH5pTeWQHk4CFQASD9nsGTa-BOB-fQ5tAkxBBNInhyFtYAnhc0KB0IN6eFh6F3a_omrXcbcBlARpCINTTZ-g3-IcUwfLL4JRisv0YxLoEyOJLKYt4BKxJkO2T-dshfhZ5LnXXo9JI1Z2bHCV8bzfBf62d4Ya3zHC_Rw6agvHgcB6n3l/s931/P1011621.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="931" height="386" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_zl_oEmqvEHH5pTeWQHk4CFQASD9nsGTa-BOB-fQ5tAkxBBNInhyFtYAnhc0KB0IN6eFh6F3a_omrXcbcBlARpCINTTZ-g3-IcUwfLL4JRisv0YxLoEyOJLKYt4BKxJkO2T-dshfhZ5LnXXo9JI1Z2bHCV8bzfBf62d4Ya3zHC_Rw6agvHgcB6n3l/w400-h386/P1011621.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Westedge 3D figures, (reviewed in AMRM Dec 2022). I am always looking to save some time, and preprinted in colour figures may enhance the diorama. Unfortunately, the glinting on the clothing is distracting, but I hope that Dullcoat will fix this.</td></tr></tbody></table><p><br /></p><p>At what point do I stop this process? A lot of years have passed since I was given some advice. "Twelfth Street Yard", the American layout for the ACT Model Railway Society had been on the exhibition scene for about 5 years, yet I continued to champion adding more and more details, as my thinking at the time, was that the viewing public needed to be rewarded the closer they looked. Then, my view was countered. The person said that '12th Street' was already detailed enough, and I would be better spending effort on a new layout. And they were correct. The ACT model railway society had 2 other layouts, and I moved towards detailing, and improving "Little Austria", a module HOe layout. "Yendys" was at that stage, started, but not actively being worked on.</p><p>I am close to reaching the sufficient "detailing" for Wagga station. Yes, there are a few more downpipes to add, small signs to make, lamps, and positioning seats, litter bins, & passengers. I know there is more that could be done, like a waiting room interior. However, to continue with Wagga would delay other projects that I am itching to progress and share...</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDq6wUk2T1r0xDd0OdFwYyqEM_iO_JOHHR9hEoA9wvpTJKlpHk2DMhB0yJYCsD9_P3kXLRhmEIbYsqX9FV6RohftSH4V0f7y2Cv5lfkcnX7s5DNtJ-WXIciiEeRmlhdGzmWuKkxxmNWMLe6lqMizvlFIIy1PwpU1Kf0aoHEVfs29_4Tg1ltg9aZqiu/s2046/P1011635.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="507" data-original-width="2046" height="158" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDq6wUk2T1r0xDd0OdFwYyqEM_iO_JOHHR9hEoA9wvpTJKlpHk2DMhB0yJYCsD9_P3kXLRhmEIbYsqX9FV6RohftSH4V0f7y2Cv5lfkcnX7s5DNtJ-WXIciiEeRmlhdGzmWuKkxxmNWMLe6lqMizvlFIIy1PwpU1Kf0aoHEVfs29_4Tg1ltg9aZqiu/w640-h158/P1011635.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-Z4N6URkVq9oY86NeFaJ3uXBcnWvwO2lP2B-lJ5C2YsBZtHcZXTJvwMUdDDXdCXUfZ_Oy0QMnr2xDygRI6Vi5_YXIvz1-Ynw-bXlXW5zpuRE9Mx0lQsP7m9DD2skkaKwxU5CBgpCpNeSEjSAHzjx9COlFAJ9IexzZpNu2p-A_wdsz1PziQ0Hv1EQZ/s2002/P1011638.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="715" data-original-width="2002" height="228" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-Z4N6URkVq9oY86NeFaJ3uXBcnWvwO2lP2B-lJ5C2YsBZtHcZXTJvwMUdDDXdCXUfZ_Oy0QMnr2xDygRI6Vi5_YXIvz1-Ynw-bXlXW5zpuRE9Mx0lQsP7m9DD2skkaKwxU5CBgpCpNeSEjSAHzjx9COlFAJ9IexzZpNu2p-A_wdsz1PziQ0Hv1EQZ/w640-h228/P1011638.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi69u9ZM0sxmJ0GWVprzN9tMt5IqiagmhM0AAjU1d0I-a-jZSVJDDq01Tikea16_t_f1ut9779YYwomn8GfASN0oUmN-ye4hlibqnKj8wqeUtISuT5ZAFKGL4BCtGEDA4o3YbkGu0-PEAnMyZLecRRXFRrKKHfoRX2wiPb4X5lqSawRGI5Ah0Slm_Xs/s1858/P1011641.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="393" data-original-width="1858" height="136" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi69u9ZM0sxmJ0GWVprzN9tMt5IqiagmhM0AAjU1d0I-a-jZSVJDDq01Tikea16_t_f1ut9779YYwomn8GfASN0oUmN-ye4hlibqnKj8wqeUtISuT5ZAFKGL4BCtGEDA4o3YbkGu0-PEAnMyZLecRRXFRrKKHfoRX2wiPb4X5lqSawRGI5Ah0Slm_Xs/w640-h136/P1011641.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>-----</p><p><b>Times are changing.</b> It is important to record now, what might change tomorrow. Some examples</p><p><u>Edmonston Street Bridge</u></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnfHR1_0G15Ac1NsTzb_G-A2yfijiO_83RyqruukDQREMRRykcSqVQXMk0JvH9g1J5IJXfIY4lmpzRfftHaKi2rmQSa_GFnO5HAP8G0UnOnQsnlC9FXceyqEXqm6otG4AqanUfUWqcUXZS9sAYRmX3_a2rCx_75cg9voy-sEgX1sRR_fggettYy6L_/s4608/DSCF3284.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnfHR1_0G15Ac1NsTzb_G-A2yfijiO_83RyqruukDQREMRRykcSqVQXMk0JvH9g1J5IJXfIY4lmpzRfftHaKi2rmQSa_GFnO5HAP8G0UnOnQsnlC9FXceyqEXqm6otG4AqanUfUWqcUXZS9sAYRmX3_a2rCx_75cg9voy-sEgX1sRR_fggettYy6L_/s320/DSCF3284.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFAlsyqHVAJa2bhaNEpLJtk4LzTLIwlYeNkNz690TOU1nGone7vFcx-hTPtHNndJ0JoxCxIjXKgRErch_neOf8j9m1NMMJ9KD2zubvQ3usTPfv6DUzd4pdeX6WOi-RpZXWhrc5w6X_1lcCp8DRWWnyaxhYXqGcQXZTnVUsFUVhGriYSXit_MFrrLZW/s4608/DSCF3288.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFAlsyqHVAJa2bhaNEpLJtk4LzTLIwlYeNkNz690TOU1nGone7vFcx-hTPtHNndJ0JoxCxIjXKgRErch_neOf8j9m1NMMJ9KD2zubvQ3usTPfv6DUzd4pdeX6WOi-RpZXWhrc5w6X_1lcCp8DRWWnyaxhYXqGcQXZTnVUsFUVhGriYSXit_MFrrLZW/s320/DSCF3288.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I took these pictures in September (and this bridge was the subject of an earlier blog-post)</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl7e1NIgKn0OUjJ3jZO-zByXVyg49WNCblgOmNuksYxuvWiw_qP8mb3l4wpdvTXWGLheqg9AuA2FbRoqSLvEJlt7Y86M0Dpl7YBxc5aqRQfIInUOnzlCGF3kR52vQ9i7uuNzpqpO0hkQqvz9Ey8WENKP-xVfd7nO5VKtrQxB52LroMjcKH6YKVNrRa/s4608/DSCF3354.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl7e1NIgKn0OUjJ3jZO-zByXVyg49WNCblgOmNuksYxuvWiw_qP8mb3l4wpdvTXWGLheqg9AuA2FbRoqSLvEJlt7Y86M0Dpl7YBxc5aqRQfIInUOnzlCGF3kR52vQ9i7uuNzpqpO0hkQqvz9Ey8WENKP-xVfd7nO5VKtrQxB52LroMjcKH6YKVNrRa/w400-h300/DSCF3354.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDYIoyIsANJs7He5cXwqTlyuthanrdM-HPOPqvGAP8Am5v5AVeB6ety2nENZr1HcFLFDDmGJLgDlC-30rLtP4xHGTOb3igiyW6Nb7cnLwRf1eb2YuEkYuFnS5GANTPU13E6OsMXiRF7Oa3LUEkXTnKQl9LUkOvIBsCeb9nOYOaT4CjQ6xXQjKEzvOy/s4206/DSCF3355.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3186" data-original-width="4206" height="303" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDYIoyIsANJs7He5cXwqTlyuthanrdM-HPOPqvGAP8Am5v5AVeB6ety2nENZr1HcFLFDDmGJLgDlC-30rLtP4xHGTOb3igiyW6Nb7cnLwRf1eb2YuEkYuFnS5GANTPU13E6OsMXiRF7Oa3LUEkXTnKQl9LUkOvIBsCeb9nOYOaT4CjQ6xXQjKEzvOy/w400-h303/DSCF3355.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">These two pictures taken last Tuesday (Nov 29, 2022), showing the collapsed retaining wall, due to the heavy rain Wagga received in November. Unsure if this will be repaired, as the bridge has to be removed for Inland Rail in 2024? - and it may be possible for this replacement bridge to be advanced</td></tr></tbody></table><p><br /></p><p><u>Harefield Shuttle</u></p><p>One of the regular trains that I watched (and listened too) was the Visy Harefield shuttle. Their normal motive power was vintage Goodwin Alco engines - and the burble from their engines was quite distinctive from the GM, GE, and chinese built locos.</p><p>Well, Visy relocated their intermodal operation from Harefield to Bomen's new intermodel facility on Nov 24, 2022. This reduces the round trip truck haulage from the Visy factory in Tumut by about 30km, and allows Visy to run heavier trucks. The Bomen operation also means that complete trains can now run direct to and from Bomen, and the breakup of trains at Junee for the shorter Harefield siding is also not required. The Alcos are still running light from Junee, to Bomen, as they are needed with shunting at Bomen. </p><p>I failed to take enough pictures, but there are u-tube videos of the shuttle in its heyday.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcr_D7K3NXhTXzRKX7zY69GMDPW1qI33OpoE-vSQURM2cfmsTAI2a3dLO8rYOMiGT-CspvSI6ZhtSEpzlYQlbz3rB_6_gtI9rZTqrIxWlVzZFsnqt1lnQoiCZE4E6IA9sfWet2mpLrhGxubwfWQ0kITor61DBbiauJpIholu8s2ltl3amz_cFDXl0w/s2501/20180627_165045.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1088" data-original-width="2501" height="278" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcr_D7K3NXhTXzRKX7zY69GMDPW1qI33OpoE-vSQURM2cfmsTAI2a3dLO8rYOMiGT-CspvSI6ZhtSEpzlYQlbz3rB_6_gtI9rZTqrIxWlVzZFsnqt1lnQoiCZE4E6IA9sfWet2mpLrhGxubwfWQ0kITor61DBbiauJpIholu8s2ltl3amz_cFDXl0w/w640-h278/20180627_165045.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">In 2018, the shuttle departs Harefield (silo in background) in the gloom of the late afternoon. Alco smoke a feature. As a passenger in the car, I wasn't able to stop.</td></tr></tbody></table><p><br /></p><p><b>Finally</b></p><p>If I don't write another blog post in the meantime, may you all be safe for the upcoming Holiday period, and hope that you are able to get some quality time. </p></div>Rob Nesbitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17057159654871941767noreply@blogger.com5Wagga Wagga NSW 2650, Australia-35.1025977 147.3655103-63.412831536178842 112.20926030000001 -6.7923638638211514 -177.47823970000002tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3996073030941560983.post-40182443913586803302022-11-05T15:52:00.005-07:002022-11-05T16:10:03.374-07:00Bomen Signal box interlocking<p> </p><p class="MsoNormal"><b>Bomen Signal box Interlocking - or - who is going cranky<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">When I was designing the future Wagga layout, I had
anticipated incorporating my partially built 56 lever frame only for the Wagga
station.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The station at Bomen though
didn’t seem that important in the scheme of things, and I was not going to
worry about this until the layout was constructed.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">As it turns out, I have not as-yet been successful in
finding a builder, who is willing to undertake construction of my train
room.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So, projects that were on the back
burner have advanced instead.<o:p></o:p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz8QSWJ8EozAuzhcM1JNAGX4VqHE6z_X_B75DGYKUp8GD7vJMv5yQqWqH194XOZyheyDrHtwEO7M0MO0RighXHHpbk5hWuSE4acWiMMuedmDgC6gunp7P5PDO1T3XdS8XeCmo6_MWFPP7nZzmx7kkbis_oQjW3olYQNhx4WaJj_9_lkOlEs4BJzOCo/s2048/Bomen-081007.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz8QSWJ8EozAuzhcM1JNAGX4VqHE6z_X_B75DGYKUp8GD7vJMv5yQqWqH194XOZyheyDrHtwEO7M0MO0RighXHHpbk5hWuSE4acWiMMuedmDgC6gunp7P5PDO1T3XdS8XeCmo6_MWFPP7nZzmx7kkbis_oQjW3olYQNhx4WaJj_9_lkOlEs4BJzOCo/w400-h300/Bomen-081007.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My picture of Bomen was after the signal box removal in 1983</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u>Prototype Bomen<o:p></o:p></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Bomen was a crossing loop, with some additional
sidings.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Only the sidings for the
meatworks stock yards were interlocked by the frame, the long siding into the
meatworks, the siding into the canning factory, and the one for the leather
works were on a simple ground throwover levers on the yard tracks<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Bomen’s signalbox according to Bob Taafe’s signalbox book,
was relocated from Uranquinty around 1941.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It was situated on the southern side of the station.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The frame was 20 levers.<o:p></o:p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFk4TI8VcMdiJB7zuivh_zXuXAlgri6XN8Eu70ivDVM8bHFrzTHLI8p1XxrscZaiCmdkSH4n_neMp0OwTzjOAGqjNIe__oiNu6av7Fycs2wwhgOJdiFkQSSNPlysw-u_zI_mTWab0usYoPXe2IGJ7kkY949zA-NdcsEiCvXUWLM-CJ6u7bKFnrz6c2/s700/bomen%201980%20VIEW.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="467" data-original-width="700" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFk4TI8VcMdiJB7zuivh_zXuXAlgri6XN8Eu70ivDVM8bHFrzTHLI8p1XxrscZaiCmdkSH4n_neMp0OwTzjOAGqjNIe__oiNu6av7Fycs2wwhgOJdiFkQSSNPlysw-u_zI_mTWab0usYoPXe2IGJ7kkY949zA-NdcsEiCvXUWLM-CJ6u7bKFnrz6c2/w400-h266/bomen%201980%20VIEW.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A picture from the internet - showing the signal box</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRkndCDaP7A0Re4vjNb0Jic_cO_d1GLupSspGmZ9OvWyWLlJTk6unBtbUhCSopGTd2NMWLapJO_bVcSXdl7mUuax6WHmjG_2-ISpwMu7hIxO9IjA5vXBn5UwwBQaGZiB2d5WX_TVq6nar3uPNS7A91wKWT-wusqq1IKlBFj2mSJdM6GtbrCTqWcZQn/s1737/Bomen%20-%20track%20diagram%20in%20Box,%201980.%20%20%20289823903_10158275585711790_3795757106349709423_n%20%20%20Graeme%20Skeet%20photo.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="1737" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRkndCDaP7A0Re4vjNb0Jic_cO_d1GLupSspGmZ9OvWyWLlJTk6unBtbUhCSopGTd2NMWLapJO_bVcSXdl7mUuax6WHmjG_2-ISpwMu7hIxO9IjA5vXBn5UwwBQaGZiB2d5WX_TVq6nar3uPNS7A91wKWT-wusqq1IKlBFj2mSJdM6GtbrCTqWcZQn/w400-h265/Bomen%20-%20track%20diagram%20in%20Box,%201980.%20%20%20289823903_10158275585711790_3795757106349709423_n%20%20%20Graeme%20Skeet%20photo.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">After I had enlarged a small pixel image of the signal diagram which was used for the interlocking diagram, a far better resoluton image showed up. Careful checking found an error - lever 10 was actually a catchpoint with signal attached, where Bomen frame as modelled, as this lever as a signal, with a catchpoint attached. Shouldn't affect operation</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u>Modelling.<o:p></o:p></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Way back in 1982/3, the British magazine “Model Railway
Constructor” ran a comprehensive monthly series authored by Martin Goodall, on
constructing a layout based on the GWR station of Bodmin.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Parts 15 through 23 concentrated on signals,
and interlocking.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Inspirational, as well
as informative.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The parts dealing with
mechanical interlocking were the best I have ever seen on the subject, and from
the time I read the article, <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I took an
intense interest in this obscure aspect of modelling. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">(copies of the articles are at the end of this blogpost)</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Unfortunately, this interest started just after the NSW
railways removed the signalboxes at Wagga, and Bomen in 1983.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">But, luck was on my side.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>A fellow modeller, who had also seen the MRC articles, had actually
started making interlocking machines in approx. 1/10 scale, using the
principles of the MRC articles.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Then around
1990, the Defence department moved him to Queanbeyan, where I was living, and I
got to know Tony. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Tony Kociuba’s layout
Manuka, was featured in AMRM way back in issue 188 (October 1994).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I got
to work a fully interlocked lever frame at his home, and at exhibitions.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After a while, Tony trusted me to build a
large lever frame under instruction and guidance, that being the 56 lever frame
of Wagga Wagga .<o:p></o:p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMoIpbMoidD6oUuXNqDq6KbYoNHScvc-wRhxHLYeLNlJc2UYoewRvURh-VJE2RACXBdtWwff1ZR-g5X59EiM4534wrPU9HbQlZnIjyQJQvZYzGQ9x8-M-qVZZiIUGq0vUrG_ud_9mBocdPJUGteHqgpbWYFAM3eZ4fIU-7ol6TEXyZyVy7KlE5TeA8/s4608/DSCF2072.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMoIpbMoidD6oUuXNqDq6KbYoNHScvc-wRhxHLYeLNlJc2UYoewRvURh-VJE2RACXBdtWwff1ZR-g5X59EiM4534wrPU9HbQlZnIjyQJQvZYzGQ9x8-M-qVZZiIUGq0vUrG_ud_9mBocdPJUGteHqgpbWYFAM3eZ4fIU-7ol6TEXyZyVy7KlE5TeA8/w400-h300/DSCF2072.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Wagga signalbox frame was built by me in the 1990s - still needing to be interlocked.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Since moving to Junee, Tony and myself have maintained a
sporadic contact.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When Tony found out
about my plans for the layout, he volunteered to construct Bomen’s frame as a
contract build for his Mackenzie in HOLland hobby business.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I supplied Tony with as much information I
had at the time<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>unfortunately, with the
lousy small pixel signal diagram picture.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It was also a bit of a fiddle, as my rendition of Bomen’s track plan is
mirror image of the original.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Tony now lives in Bendigo, and detoured into
NSW via Junee to show me progress, and later the finished lever frame – fully
interlocked.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNVap4eXL-Gf7hmoHAMk5prKD7ZhL4x4H5ouD1RPbb-y3txn9YzpCNbZdLQOcvZG0jD9FnXV8TIFeJFsy2NqoCtYA7s7VPCTMKPBty2mvcf1kzunA0rhOxmx05hC-NmaTAg-Gnpw-dRyobiS5bccE79bESzWJcm4jLZKoeKkBVkbAd0Iilo3V_V3-v/s2273/Bomen(modified)-signals-diagram.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1623" data-original-width="2273" height="435" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNVap4eXL-Gf7hmoHAMk5prKD7ZhL4x4H5ouD1RPbb-y3txn9YzpCNbZdLQOcvZG0jD9FnXV8TIFeJFsy2NqoCtYA7s7VPCTMKPBty2mvcf1kzunA0rhOxmx05hC-NmaTAg-Gnpw-dRyobiS5bccE79bESzWJcm4jLZKoeKkBVkbAd0Iilo3V_V3-v/w611-h435/Bomen(modified)-signals-diagram.jpg" width="611" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicFtoRXSXPsY4HQRnxwkgB1ncE23wM5xeSBRqzLy4yPsum5gfXjMJDYnczFSvxkiMiDT5oUw4OOJKifjqwsui0f0JBi-Kp5ivrIvgWjjcLEz6tHniqBGY4sSvpTaacbKEvuFfXqzEmYXvhGgzMciQH8UXah2hm-5BVr1g8tIX3WVGlWxDgx62qD7rl/s2048/P1011471.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicFtoRXSXPsY4HQRnxwkgB1ncE23wM5xeSBRqzLy4yPsum5gfXjMJDYnczFSvxkiMiDT5oUw4OOJKifjqwsui0f0JBi-Kp5ivrIvgWjjcLEz6tHniqBGY4sSvpTaacbKEvuFfXqzEmYXvhGgzMciQH8UXah2hm-5BVr1g8tIX3WVGlWxDgx62qD7rl/w400-h300/P1011471.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5_txIm2z7kClnvfwHkHtW0siYGLaRuojFggTzpQodr8gHm_q-V0mbGa4arILp5qlq673ELP0Aetde1AEL24anw2RIDBH_DUiM-X4pciTmLpxh3pNs3BDrpzryEL8TLw8Dolr_-rYE1i9gZBFxjBe0-WjpAFKPZG_bEr6_JGbfA3LLUJNQvfWKmddL/s2048/P1011472.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5_txIm2z7kClnvfwHkHtW0siYGLaRuojFggTzpQodr8gHm_q-V0mbGa4arILp5qlq673ELP0Aetde1AEL24anw2RIDBH_DUiM-X4pciTmLpxh3pNs3BDrpzryEL8TLw8Dolr_-rYE1i9gZBFxjBe0-WjpAFKPZG_bEr6_JGbfA3LLUJNQvfWKmddL/w400-h300/P1011472.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tony made 2 visits - the first one showed me the progress of the frame, prior to interlocking</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdhfy1H2vDyGLf5vE79e71563dBmtTlB-gCM5a6gY05VPz72OMLSGW-X21orUQ-x4NMAFF8CMsJLmmcOgXO8jfaB4hFuoZMzJzgPSqw6hBgRxC2Pl6ui0PEX4KN_8H3hReBpn_eEbtPyYJnzKKZRyW7hSmiL3tuoajn7XuZGUdyU2B9wM-tCCrKN8u/s4032/IMG_0686.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdhfy1H2vDyGLf5vE79e71563dBmtTlB-gCM5a6gY05VPz72OMLSGW-X21orUQ-x4NMAFF8CMsJLmmcOgXO8jfaB4hFuoZMzJzgPSqw6hBgRxC2Pl6ui0PEX4KN_8H3hReBpn_eEbtPyYJnzKKZRyW7hSmiL3tuoajn7XuZGUdyU2B9wM-tCCrKN8u/w400-h300/IMG_0686.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1IZiTJ18SGxHkXOI9T35V1nZ63OFLOJHkL3CjpfYJ4tXZqlPYmTqQ_YGLc4sH7z75MAhC6Mw48ZOCBEQVPBwVQfdGUXiKXKtikc3gU3BEBjEk9LkyvWfNQT65JFCcIxGEc2hHj9czDqaCNovp4aAcbCEqdm1jm40bWLAIfghwzh950txlVimc29Aj/s4032/IMG_0688.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1IZiTJ18SGxHkXOI9T35V1nZ63OFLOJHkL3CjpfYJ4tXZqlPYmTqQ_YGLc4sH7z75MAhC6Mw48ZOCBEQVPBwVQfdGUXiKXKtikc3gU3BEBjEk9LkyvWfNQT65JFCcIxGEc2hHj9czDqaCNovp4aAcbCEqdm1jm40bWLAIfghwzh950txlVimc29Aj/w480-h640/IMG_0688.JPG" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">On the second visit, the frame had been finished. Here is the interlocking with the cover removed. Note that all the tappets have numbers, which helps if the frame ever gets disassembled . Tony adds a lot of graphite for lubrication </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><o:p><br /></o:p><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Now I have to learn the frame, and crunch the levers in the
correct order to free up the mechanism<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> Excess force will break something, so you don't want to pull the levers in the incorrect order. </span>It will be a challenge for the future Bomen operator too, but learning the frame was part of the real signalman's job - and simulating this on a model takes things to another level of realism</p><p class="MsoNormal">.<o:p></o:p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFFmMZn-dc63eciUdCptB07VIAEz_wn8ha8vKPPnAkgARv1C4wQ2dFJmkJe8_fVAWz2lhnbtcbrCndIANfdtR-Ksn8EJeJn8cEaEDwLsxwemmjtbwHKJaqgKvM-ReHvLN4osrK9gYpCI9yTjY5O4ST6FGZ-KEOwcbqF3suiJcCarZZ1l3cp9snYwg4/s2934/20221106_075952.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2082" data-original-width="2934" height="284" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFFmMZn-dc63eciUdCptB07VIAEz_wn8ha8vKPPnAkgARv1C4wQ2dFJmkJe8_fVAWz2lhnbtcbrCndIANfdtR-Ksn8EJeJn8cEaEDwLsxwemmjtbwHKJaqgKvM-ReHvLN4osrK9gYpCI9yTjY5O4ST6FGZ-KEOwcbqF3suiJcCarZZ1l3cp9snYwg4/w400-h284/20221106_075952.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Albury to Junee. The levers have to be pulled in the pull chart order as seen on the signal box diagram. </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWFbuTYClwHzmMasGTM9ALKMdwkyVYPosfMEMxKL4AM9FAhcgwBSEor48h1i6mmGj07ay3YdUDWMBpunskScQAKUWwDKwTk4IMIiVvYIEcB3h5QsrxPzsNGHWYg_RYqEwc5DPMjHC8tHdOcMv2o09wExKnGoAWYNojOMZ2ubmvaT4Kmj1iOyYBJHqL/s3024/20221106_080102.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="3024" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWFbuTYClwHzmMasGTM9ALKMdwkyVYPosfMEMxKL4AM9FAhcgwBSEor48h1i6mmGj07ay3YdUDWMBpunskScQAKUWwDKwTk4IMIiVvYIEcB3h5QsrxPzsNGHWYg_RYqEwc5DPMjHC8tHdOcMv2o09wExKnGoAWYNojOMZ2ubmvaT4Kmj1iOyYBJHqL/w400-h300/20221106_080102.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Albury to Platform road</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy3-DVgOFMwDdujUAMR2ssZfIZ0EbVbRmxKhZ3BDknSZfUMc-6Zeqre2T4dnQ25qqW1-KcgWaEUQMaXQzLKMDG--nt0abjZo5wN0ly8sPEXcDnQ9i5qPpqk2R9hs_mOoEC58C7joXgbvLUCvuG7Uqe98FkRJQF5tooJFJdYZiFZDTTPwT3hJYrASTx/s2718/20221106_080253.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2129" data-original-width="2718" height="314" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy3-DVgOFMwDdujUAMR2ssZfIZ0EbVbRmxKhZ3BDknSZfUMc-6Zeqre2T4dnQ25qqW1-KcgWaEUQMaXQzLKMDG--nt0abjZo5wN0ly8sPEXcDnQ9i5qPpqk2R9hs_mOoEC58C7joXgbvLUCvuG7Uqe98FkRJQF5tooJFJdYZiFZDTTPwT3hJYrASTx/w400-h314/20221106_080253.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Junee to Albury</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Integration into the layout will be via electrical
connections, rather than through a mechanical links direct off the levers <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Signals will of course have to be built. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWI0uESGrxNnEyXUCun4NZ5yLZJ5LRugp_YNXrqPSlsRPRB1NAI5u_MF2ao6pwy9k1YjJIo5C_Es_bVSHe6JuKfhB7bMPHY5AQHRXZuqtb0aUqX2FsrlP6WKjNeDyK9MnyArVuxWUC7WSxb0fcHU_UfSqKkl323NnMeLyiSn-TEOM7JR_K9xwBjpqG/s3210/20221106_080228.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2568" data-original-width="3210" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWI0uESGrxNnEyXUCun4NZ5yLZJ5LRugp_YNXrqPSlsRPRB1NAI5u_MF2ao6pwy9k1YjJIo5C_Es_bVSHe6JuKfhB7bMPHY5AQHRXZuqtb0aUqX2FsrlP6WKjNeDyK9MnyArVuxWUC7WSxb0fcHU_UfSqKkl323NnMeLyiSn-TEOM7JR_K9xwBjpqG/w400-h320/20221106_080228.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Trouble cat - gives an idea of how big the lever frame is. She may not yet be the station cat, but takes a lot of interest in what I am doing</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u>Observation.</u><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A
lot of older magazines contain a wealth of information.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Some of these publications get converted to a
digital format, but a few never do.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It
saddens me to see the wisdom of these now forgotten publications, consigned to
landfill, or recycling.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Please, consider
the process that brought the articles contained within to print.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The author, the editor and their desire to
not only sell magazines, but the sharing of knowledge.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We are all better modellers by learning from
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<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>Rob Nesbitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17057159654871941767noreply@blogger.com0Bomen NSW 2650, Australia-35.0650017 147.4227613-63.375235536178849 112.26651129999999 -6.7547678638211579 -177.4209887tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3996073030941560983.post-46739180269661806912022-10-12T17:19:00.012-07:002022-10-12T17:40:08.266-07:00A trio of Railway weekends<p> </p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">A
trio of Railway weekends<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">At times,
one needs a break from the workbench, with a chance to recharge the batteries,
and learn something new.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj34tr-NkFDW_F9mGNQdZvL5QugxBvgs0fOyjZTfG9OwB45gWdwa0-E0k81Ms55OxLmKFrNgsATYkposFAeiYujecsfHhiTWhXW4DiC74kV34GDTh7b19vwyYEkQ46MTviAz826JlIZ8alHJ_t5-0qC4z0LFz-nEPETZVFB-k8ke7JPypX7Vr3mHQOt/s3996/20220917_163348.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="3996" height="181" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj34tr-NkFDW_F9mGNQdZvL5QugxBvgs0fOyjZTfG9OwB45gWdwa0-E0k81Ms55OxLmKFrNgsATYkposFAeiYujecsfHhiTWhXW4DiC74kV34GDTh7b19vwyYEkQ46MTviAz826JlIZ8alHJ_t5-0qC4z0LFz-nEPETZVFB-k8ke7JPypX7Vr3mHQOt/w628-h181/20220917_163348.jpg" width="628" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Snowy Mtns Highway south of Cooma shows a landscape that looks dry, unlike the rest of NSW. This was the view from the car coming back from Bemboka. The clouds in the distance were an approaching cold front, which was expected to drop some snow. From a railway viewpoint, the former railway line to Bombala is just to the west (LHS) of this picture. </td></tr></tbody></table><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Visit to
Bemboka<o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Rob
Anderson’s new abode in Bemboka was the site of the NMRA Div 2 meeting in
September.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is a significant distance
for me to travel, but Rob’s former layout in the ACT was one that I admired,
and operated, so I was curious to see what he was up to.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">After car
pooling via Canberra (the most direct route from Junee is via the Snowy
Mountians Highway, a highway subject to snow, and the forecast was for snow),
we arrived around 11am, with plenty of time for talking with members, prior to
the excellent BBQ lunch.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After lunch, we
were invited to inspect Rob’s new layout.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifu1SUtlxJCmp4F5zJqihgxngq7oPmCZoTBf3USZBGcdYSZRuY6yxrwPR0My2lHRzWiNLVCiuKNQ8SNb8i9Mme1UxceVvjrCZxHRoO_8nbetBYLmeM4rMQYFRMnC49db4jXenuztKRXdkLKytOdvp622y3_GIJVTTgevteXPAkorPGiSlnqj1tmzTF/s4608/DSCF3306.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifu1SUtlxJCmp4F5zJqihgxngq7oPmCZoTBf3USZBGcdYSZRuY6yxrwPR0My2lHRzWiNLVCiuKNQ8SNb8i9Mme1UxceVvjrCZxHRoO_8nbetBYLmeM4rMQYFRMnC49db4jXenuztKRXdkLKytOdvp622y3_GIJVTTgevteXPAkorPGiSlnqj1tmzTF/w400-h300/DSCF3306.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Robs new
train room is around 9x6 metres – similar in size to the area I have.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Rob’s layout is<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>also double deck.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He had maintained his earlier layout theme –
being a fictional east-coast mainline, from Melbourne VIC, to Eden NSW.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Rob had incorporated some design changes from
his original layout – both staging yards were larger, and connected, and no
longer had a duck-under to enter the room.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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The partition in the middle seperates both staging yards, although there is now a connection that allows continuous running. The size of these staging yards is a massive improvement from Rob's original layout</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5ztReNPBcBw517o_TIQO9ErHD-DH_LSTU_jlFGLk0mbm99JqQRq5K_fdGOx25IP1iJnc--Q_JM9yxEDAHA7wNyuL-hFNF6hFs2pKc7M7j-byg5VEWenfrBDPsG3zkt_SXkNm3cG421IqQW4gfOoDePxJgC6XUFQNcmM8Gy20JWZKIq4wFonyGyqYc/s4590/DSCF3312.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2322" data-original-width="4590" height="203" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5ztReNPBcBw517o_TIQO9ErHD-DH_LSTU_jlFGLk0mbm99JqQRq5K_fdGOx25IP1iJnc--Q_JM9yxEDAHA7wNyuL-hFNF6hFs2pKc7M7j-byg5VEWenfrBDPsG3zkt_SXkNm3cG421IqQW4gfOoDePxJgC6XUFQNcmM8Gy20JWZKIq4wFonyGyqYc/w400-h203/DSCF3312.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Two helixes are used to raise and lower the main line onto, and off the upper deck. These are symetrically placed in the room near the main entrance</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRuIsG56IeeXyfibZaEhgKVvihDTQNjPB-UF1Y_PkJIZNF6F7vmM_3ew99KlUjUr0QIsFNUbbMdeklEcnljHpKte16jjNBuSuscQGVI-LKY1lctFPQVM8Lm-nizb73jRxHZdq-71wg-7AuZvxn3MtoU5iQetuQA-JJ5Htmqy51ElzY35Dhh-yNvJ-8/s4608/DSCF3313.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRuIsG56IeeXyfibZaEhgKVvihDTQNjPB-UF1Y_PkJIZNF6F7vmM_3ew99KlUjUr0QIsFNUbbMdeklEcnljHpKte16jjNBuSuscQGVI-LKY1lctFPQVM8Lm-nizb73jRxHZdq-71wg-7AuZvxn3MtoU5iQetuQA-JJ5Htmqy51ElzY35Dhh-yNvJ-8/w400-h300/DSCF3313.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij2mxqEPz0fkdZlXyiEN2HqVuxTP2hKEuL7_nVv_DW8F7GYAWb_JNbz9nu1IriTo6mhbxWnuGpblySpXDFgT5lJMvO6OheidAJp8E9_QsUapPOZwztdHyesaUKpxrV_sB3x5dKKYLqBWXblVeKZX7MP0Np-ZKog1SU7ypKmpwU71T0M5Ry-XxK9kCL/s4608/DSCF3314.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij2mxqEPz0fkdZlXyiEN2HqVuxTP2hKEuL7_nVv_DW8F7GYAWb_JNbz9nu1IriTo6mhbxWnuGpblySpXDFgT5lJMvO6OheidAJp8E9_QsUapPOZwztdHyesaUKpxrV_sB3x5dKKYLqBWXblVeKZX7MP0Np-ZKog1SU7ypKmpwU71T0M5Ry-XxK9kCL/w400-h300/DSCF3314.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rob is experimenting with lighting. I understand that additional lights will be installed to better illuminate the scenes</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLYBJM5c-5Oyl3tQUbEntBUzhkNDDSVPsIRXNBgY5YITYsKr0pJ-0QULjn2Tel1qycc6_wzlzP3gptKnI1CWrLBRAOuvaf-kLl3J99rt2uvXo5-Sa7aaCQXaZYf_SnkikcgO4iPzP9ZTOSd7nkSKAQvhjBqjSxEvN8kuiUb0Ei0aHea0eZzddmDWI8/s4608/DSCF3315.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3036" data-original-width="4608" height="264" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLYBJM5c-5Oyl3tQUbEntBUzhkNDDSVPsIRXNBgY5YITYsKr0pJ-0QULjn2Tel1qycc6_wzlzP3gptKnI1CWrLBRAOuvaf-kLl3J99rt2uvXo5-Sa7aaCQXaZYf_SnkikcgO4iPzP9ZTOSd7nkSKAQvhjBqjSxEvN8kuiUb0Ei0aHea0eZzddmDWI8/w400-h264/DSCF3315.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Train operations are controlled by this signal panel. This is similar to Rob's original layout</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifqiOylM57d0aPDhxo02sTSyFRH0uiXEwExPET2OrrgSsKdZOKpEpxF52UqzXMZNX-4MPmCjlMcLKTDgbE4Nr6lWClwIx9KvBXT6U6xaeK8sYWJ40dudJdQNeWLfmdDoyiXeAhKVILvCcp8kZEsHEl_PbKEPEUlmJN2dRS86k2xhqH6bdEazatSKhi/s4608/DSCF3316.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifqiOylM57d0aPDhxo02sTSyFRH0uiXEwExPET2OrrgSsKdZOKpEpxF52UqzXMZNX-4MPmCjlMcLKTDgbE4Nr6lWClwIx9KvBXT6U6xaeK8sYWJ40dudJdQNeWLfmdDoyiXeAhKVILvCcp8kZEsHEl_PbKEPEUlmJN2dRS86k2xhqH6bdEazatSKhi/w400-h300/DSCF3316.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Looking upwards to the roof construction. Both helixes can be seen</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoRT2P3l3GPpCC4IuCKMYDv_xGsIP_eYrYkOLxJlhm_8IAWPAY6jzIBaCMR64ukq1EQo9BqiOuRFBoRG76sn1jq2sCl3W-zw2Euuq3vPImbY1tTWGoE_d18TJqV8-0T8hD3_3YEb3xUR56Vu82mbo8Nwa3VEGZbOUsIstihcWC6mqriPupZA5lVlzB/s4608/DSCF3317.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoRT2P3l3GPpCC4IuCKMYDv_xGsIP_eYrYkOLxJlhm_8IAWPAY6jzIBaCMR64ukq1EQo9BqiOuRFBoRG76sn1jq2sCl3W-zw2Euuq3vPImbY1tTWGoE_d18TJqV8-0T8hD3_3YEb3xUR56Vu82mbo8Nwa3VEGZbOUsIstihcWC6mqriPupZA5lVlzB/w400-h300/DSCF3317.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The lighting pelmet for the upper deck is solid.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Petes
Hobby Railway.<o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">As part of
the The Junee Roundhouse 75<sup>th</sup> Anniversary Celebrations, Pete Neve
had arranged to have a running day on October 2<sup>nd</sup>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As one of Pete’s volunteers, I was tasked to
operate the gate, and provide commentary for members of the public who came to
view the trains.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Pete has 2 operational
locomotives, and track which extends from an engineshed, into his
frontyard.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The track is hoped to be
extended later to finish a continuous loop.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It was good day, and the weather co-operated.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdmoxh3GYFogoYyYITzz2Dlbo_XyhvG7XHVSatzPyF1acxvj4T6uRnNU74E_tjFE-6RLgKOs4Wx5gjzqvnjLRxZzK0lABa8JvzMRGSQCXQ396XAZNaHuujrKHzJLASPea6t5K1tDOMT0UyLfU-wRiVASz9gCRSB_DXTBbeKnsG3g885ue62z7fXsDU/s4056/20221002_110624.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2736" data-original-width="4056" height="270" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdmoxh3GYFogoYyYITzz2Dlbo_XyhvG7XHVSatzPyF1acxvj4T6uRnNU74E_tjFE-6RLgKOs4Wx5gjzqvnjLRxZzK0lABa8JvzMRGSQCXQ396XAZNaHuujrKHzJLASPea6t5K1tDOMT0UyLfU-wRiVASz9gCRSB_DXTBbeKnsG3g885ue62z7fXsDU/w400-h270/20221002_110624.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">1915 built Hunslet Locomotive "Torpedo". Pete saved this locomotive from a children's playground in Queensland, after it was retired from the canefields. Fully restored by Ainsworth Engineering in Goulburn</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSwnzZs9Ye7hT7-gg_IFQo2fkgk9fxM8cPpNar52hhDnTh1iemV5BkQA5b-1rdznZek_hy-MpcNLYdzbxIFf96VeCZAr-ybFITkFQw6SBG7q94r_6eYOGUO3lIJu6gJgI_N7FOeaP9OHOt8uMxTQDWpxTCHR8g5p--GzqHJhLP9-rPzv8_AODvCoaB/s4068/20221002_111311.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1914" data-original-width="4068" height="189" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSwnzZs9Ye7hT7-gg_IFQo2fkgk9fxM8cPpNar52hhDnTh1iemV5BkQA5b-1rdznZek_hy-MpcNLYdzbxIFf96VeCZAr-ybFITkFQw6SBG7q94r_6eYOGUO3lIJu6gJgI_N7FOeaP9OHOt8uMxTQDWpxTCHR8g5p--GzqHJhLP9-rPzv8_AODvCoaB/w400-h189/20221002_111311.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMCh6zMCpUKch3srRBV_nMSDFaOAQYsiDcSmX1GSOM_6MtoD-1B5pC_1DYiJHxUXjmufaBN6_Xk13cUmed6cAJ1HECNRWMgB6_e2-Q_XsYnqnmXdbccYWwDU4lC-u7G-4i69e3du1IMHxImAjvB63FICjnAnhS70swrO2uX6cA0ynf7rZTybAHoRly/s4062/20221002_111340.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2526" data-original-width="4062" height="249" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMCh6zMCpUKch3srRBV_nMSDFaOAQYsiDcSmX1GSOM_6MtoD-1B5pC_1DYiJHxUXjmufaBN6_Xk13cUmed6cAJ1HECNRWMgB6_e2-Q_XsYnqnmXdbccYWwDU4lC-u7G-4i69e3du1IMHxImAjvB63FICjnAnhS70swrO2uX6cA0ynf7rZTybAHoRly/w400-h249/20221002_111340.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pete's other operational locomotive is a Ruston engine, built in 1955. Here it is passing Pete's station "Loftus". The station is a reduced size scale model of an NSW A1 station building, constructed by Phil, and Josh Burke, another pair of Pete's volunteers. Loftus is a dual name. It was originally the name of the suburb Pete lived in Sydney, and the original NSW construction name for Junee</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimODfRGhmgixnU_7r4ktFaM6fkvZE4kfJd_LpeZde-Tm5tA5VnqaL0BMs8tG2wV2mMUEBT38RfOoCjcHSW4EaF8GyNwJIsdE1W7uAJQUA-v5SfW8Fk9ZLutLfC_6hQYX_fjuXNESUupucwZUnHlWbJ5L-FE18NXAhQ0AQQRkPNpZRCbu4hHEqZvnpL/s4080/20221002_112309.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3060" data-original-width="4080" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimODfRGhmgixnU_7r4ktFaM6fkvZE4kfJd_LpeZde-Tm5tA5VnqaL0BMs8tG2wV2mMUEBT38RfOoCjcHSW4EaF8GyNwJIsdE1W7uAJQUA-v5SfW8Fk9ZLutLfC_6hQYX_fjuXNESUupucwZUnHlWbJ5L-FE18NXAhQ0AQQRkPNpZRCbu4hHEqZvnpL/w400-h300/20221002_112309.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjghq5upCCFk2tc3TdPVRFXHisFboBMPG6fobkAcD7ItXQrvF-OiT65gCKPXXqCknqjDD_feJ9qQh3ldiIHG8Hd91gpBNDz5h-kUJfpUZ0gP__z8MQFHtxBxLFAy5lae0kWIsc7wPzOUze455lGEl8k6Z3lVglsTzU_vr97stAfgy7RCMMo47n0wK17/s4068/20221002_141824.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2112" data-original-width="4068" height="208" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjghq5upCCFk2tc3TdPVRFXHisFboBMPG6fobkAcD7ItXQrvF-OiT65gCKPXXqCknqjDD_feJ9qQh3ldiIHG8Hd91gpBNDz5h-kUJfpUZ0gP__z8MQFHtxBxLFAy5lae0kWIsc7wPzOUze455lGEl8k6Z3lVglsTzU_vr97stAfgy7RCMMo47n0wK17/w400-h208/20221002_141824.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKIdt3DB1R7duIjaL-vI5LzWg-7SpxCYn2w85r94MNb0Kh4WEG-vlzwlIgIePpnMhfh-xhnDj2Jc5q8Q79U9yHosbo7p39kdXz_6n8EP6UKT1TGtSa1eL0LGtQAxMLM01z78P3xF2Wp_rcv11WAdc4Sau6m7cb448AavhiTt5eC3jJ8w1OIReu5ijs/s3600/20221002_151535.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1656" data-original-width="3600" height="184" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKIdt3DB1R7duIjaL-vI5LzWg-7SpxCYn2w85r94MNb0Kh4WEG-vlzwlIgIePpnMhfh-xhnDj2Jc5q8Q79U9yHosbo7p39kdXz_6n8EP6UKT1TGtSa1eL0LGtQAxMLM01z78P3xF2Wp_rcv11WAdc4Sau6m7cb448AavhiTt5eC3jJ8w1OIReu5ijs/w400-h184/20221002_151535.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdA4X7b0hVD9NCMJWMJWVC2TmfUn-15I5URwdEpzNvuU02K7caOMDuwuttjpPJ01HI2YwohqjvxuDches9o9MS85HH-Pd8Bd63pKWNHKQ1VNi_rPU4FCMaSYqwKOYUVW8rBLDnjeTueX4RHTvNGD_tvt3FIW_yFZnjK7RLBSdMCsDECYW-HSJCB7Xv/s3738/20221002_151646.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1824" data-original-width="3738" height="195" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdA4X7b0hVD9NCMJWMJWVC2TmfUn-15I5URwdEpzNvuU02K7caOMDuwuttjpPJ01HI2YwohqjvxuDches9o9MS85HH-Pd8Bd63pKWNHKQ1VNi_rPU4FCMaSYqwKOYUVW8rBLDnjeTueX4RHTvNGD_tvt3FIW_yFZnjK7RLBSdMCsDECYW-HSJCB7Xv/w400-h195/20221002_151646.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPROma-0cs5kTaBQVJ99uq4WnhmH9hxpj_29f0ye0aUPZksoPJNrPJZPyR0gxaAkRaI1xLrd8cFiIirRmHYUweYHg63e2v25yNwR1CLTzt7hSCHk1nIHwo1R4YkK0u7uMzr8GeKM9P1hK5R6inliVqIpt9gAhHVeNAwra9_sjxe82aI2Z4jFGjF2He/s3654/20221002_151652.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2082" data-original-width="3654" height="228" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPROma-0cs5kTaBQVJ99uq4WnhmH9hxpj_29f0ye0aUPZksoPJNrPJZPyR0gxaAkRaI1xLrd8cFiIirRmHYUweYHg63e2v25yNwR1CLTzt7hSCHk1nIHwo1R4YkK0u7uMzr8GeKM9P1hK5R6inliVqIpt9gAhHVeNAwra9_sjxe82aI2Z4jFGjF2He/w400-h228/20221002_151652.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Goulburn
N scale convention.<o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Last
weekend, the Australian N scale had their first convention after Covid, and
held at Goulburn, which is a small city about 2 hours from Sydney, and one hour
from Canberra.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Goulburn, like Junee,
is a railway town, and boasts a large roundhouse, (now a museum) which was open
for Conventioneers on Friday afternoon. The weather wasn’t good, being in
constant light rain.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>On display were
many of the locomotives assembled for the previous weekend’s “Streamliner” event.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(many of the people visiting Pete’s Hobby
Railway had been to the Streamliners on the preceeding Saturday).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I hadn’t been to the Goulburn Roundhouse for
decades, prior to it becoming a museum, so I was curious to what was lurking
inside the sheds.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuvkpHJHQvpFrgIetIxXxZOgDzgvtY_VsG91QkTP4cfcYGkYvEPPK6hNUT6jypJ1rvtpLuzpFTdDkCMvgnt8c7YTupS5DKxdWeMZV0d_3syU_GtJY2zxt6xPTpr7FBgaP7wnRMsOkYp6hx7GnosrZ2xEKLN1Jk_T1CgyMcXUHvvZYJhDeeohbq-aEP/s4608/DSCF3318.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuvkpHJHQvpFrgIetIxXxZOgDzgvtY_VsG91QkTP4cfcYGkYvEPPK6hNUT6jypJ1rvtpLuzpFTdDkCMvgnt8c7YTupS5DKxdWeMZV0d_3syU_GtJY2zxt6xPTpr7FBgaP7wnRMsOkYp6hx7GnosrZ2xEKLN1Jk_T1CgyMcXUHvvZYJhDeeohbq-aEP/w400-h300/DSCF3318.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4J_Aho_0UVno20GmmeW_OD63jBeNGia2bDMTbAjmYuO5NUQfjELAtXKlo3ROIx3zqmXryxmaZtGEgR9d_cJZJ4Dw7PVe7vRpzUjx-IY07yRvzW8gIBez--65PVRCZL0kB6I3nMRy-1JaacYkP_LBsn_XREwGSrR8CZE7D0OoTeHtw0P8BjqnhDfMv/s4608/DSCF3319.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; 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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">The
convention itself was great.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lots of good
layouts on display, including Ross Balderson’s Newcastle 1899, which is a
museum standard moving diorama.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
modelling contest had many entries, and the judging this year was done by
popular vote.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As I was one of the judges
in 2019 for the N scale convention held in Canberra, I do not think this
particularly good, as the modellers entering the contest do not get
constructive feedback.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The upside was
that it is a lot simplier, and the judges get to go to all the clinics.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisc2nSR0jLMAGn_UwebuMxc-daJooxBOCK5mOdB36hR6koHPOihuJQRZxNI5OZGLTtTJbwA5dzMwBn421xCOwfvxl0g-zgHKx5g7Kpu1HzK_DWPn9s4yQyqrH-NhxATiw1EH4tayiNX0fhF-z8BHP1E73TI7_zRzNCiM4DMlS2XiiMpLb7jVJzKuMG/s3852/20221008_100247.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1140" data-original-width="3852" height="119" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisc2nSR0jLMAGn_UwebuMxc-daJooxBOCK5mOdB36hR6koHPOihuJQRZxNI5OZGLTtTJbwA5dzMwBn421xCOwfvxl0g-zgHKx5g7Kpu1HzK_DWPn9s4yQyqrH-NhxATiw1EH4tayiNX0fhF-z8BHP1E73TI7_zRzNCiM4DMlS2XiiMpLb7jVJzKuMG/w400-h119/20221008_100247.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU0pfjZKZRvlq2623tJrtSPG4UegClhlh4vnonxYtEqQb4vmRgWpOXTJVp-gKlosYW9DIak5IPKxxxc98ZAwH2YPGWWlUWzggrXNmRlLv3UmepSNx1zvgR4nf1sEfsbWUlliHuxt_SWbfEGBZlPJuz4APIHzEEJYeYqEkqhg5DnSInIbpTSdrKYYUR/s3780/20221008_104100.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1314" data-original-width="3780" height="139" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU0pfjZKZRvlq2623tJrtSPG4UegClhlh4vnonxYtEqQb4vmRgWpOXTJVp-gKlosYW9DIak5IPKxxxc98ZAwH2YPGWWlUWzggrXNmRlLv3UmepSNx1zvgR4nf1sEfsbWUlliHuxt_SWbfEGBZlPJuz4APIHzEEJYeYqEkqhg5DnSInIbpTSdrKYYUR/w400-h139/20221008_104100.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Castlemaine (Victoria) station won the popular vote for the structures section</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK2QtM469RaMer5qAYdM1vfk_u-IkARrefZtQMMzAEDKGee5mvsPszaZzZctpUp1GpGTksV0DOsnlZ0SYHF8566G9w6lsEjFtZUkUe4LvVJh2ho9mEG5fL7TDn6JPg1jb0ZGSv3D6KCN2nUhk_ymuQaxQXSj0HlLCU2YJbpb6Vqrnif14PCChODEtD/s4080/20221009_081923.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3060" data-original-width="4080" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK2QtM469RaMer5qAYdM1vfk_u-IkARrefZtQMMzAEDKGee5mvsPszaZzZctpUp1GpGTksV0DOsnlZ0SYHF8566G9w6lsEjFtZUkUe4LvVJh2ho9mEG5fL7TDn6JPg1jb0ZGSv3D6KCN2nUhk_ymuQaxQXSj0HlLCU2YJbpb6Vqrnif14PCChODEtD/w400-h300/20221009_081923.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This small Inglenook layout was the focus (pun intended) for the "Using your phone camera for layout photography" clinic.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPOKHmAHsHq2b4um_Ci-U4WIoyFh9au3NHI7F-Qg8L8urTh-6vckO-EJPpwyTTC4Safldlefuwz9F3n5HbNQsPzkpvvxoxLNywlRyqTJF-OCvmcyzwx373hf7Jir_P6wQXmCSDmpqQFfIrpsFouFH9-yJREoeL-joXnhhNelieq-3zqw7qGrreLbB6/s4076/20221009_082234.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1914" data-original-width="4076" height="188" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPOKHmAHsHq2b4um_Ci-U4WIoyFh9au3NHI7F-Qg8L8urTh-6vckO-EJPpwyTTC4Safldlefuwz9F3n5HbNQsPzkpvvxoxLNywlRyqTJF-OCvmcyzwx373hf7Jir_P6wQXmCSDmpqQFfIrpsFouFH9-yJREoeL-joXnhhNelieq-3zqw7qGrreLbB6/w400-h188/20221009_082234.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">An interesting construction technique, just using foam.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE4Imw1D94VytV8hM16zRNl5ylYeQe_Ia_AGWUm-YePRJ2MdYD2_ahDnX6NrFYy8xdnFtnYI5JulG6JvOCESyAKxiZ9LDCdEbVKUwlaYAEyDkkOF8N_MZCRm3BZDGG8VNujBOLDJVNbjtq_COipuSe3iBo4TJlhHOu_FY8DPIz35AKq-XKlOc1ZCGq/s4068/20221009_084230.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1908" data-original-width="4068" height="188" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE4Imw1D94VytV8hM16zRNl5ylYeQe_Ia_AGWUm-YePRJ2MdYD2_ahDnX6NrFYy8xdnFtnYI5JulG6JvOCESyAKxiZ9LDCdEbVKUwlaYAEyDkkOF8N_MZCRm3BZDGG8VNujBOLDJVNbjtq_COipuSe3iBo4TJlhHOu_FY8DPIz35AKq-XKlOc1ZCGq/w400-h188/20221009_084230.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The N scale Japanese themed layout was just one of 9 layouts on display at the convention</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">The clinics
were wide and varied – and most were not scale specific.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To m</span>e the one on use of phone cameras for
model photography was useful, but the one from Ross Balderson on Streetscapes,
including the talk about the Horse Manure panic of 1894, and a method to model
horse dung most amusing.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWgJBv_N9Gp1_xMdD0ErekVEXtzXVpTQHsl8E4q63z9sTqIe_B0tWh_sYA0cqSZACFsqq_07pOZzYiDz_YeTnOYVimP7GW0gS1k0CgrzXm4b3zQHfiO1HbaRubAODvOSGJK77ei-2q8pmjTE2veGwVa6G8dQvb0h_cv-Pp9GAd5qpU-Mh9ifOgh-Or/s4080/20221008_085452.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3060" data-original-width="4080" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWgJBv_N9Gp1_xMdD0ErekVEXtzXVpTQHsl8E4q63z9sTqIe_B0tWh_sYA0cqSZACFsqq_07pOZzYiDz_YeTnOYVimP7GW0gS1k0CgrzXm4b3zQHfiO1HbaRubAODvOSGJK77ei-2q8pmjTE2veGwVa6G8dQvb0h_cv-Pp9GAd5qpU-Mh9ifOgh-Or/w640-h480/20221008_085452.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I have shown Ross Balderson's "Newcastle 1899" before on this blog, but the updates keep making it better.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx-y6l0PMFZkuL2tNEut5S71GhDTfBwlYzN9YBgbh4zo8Jx1w_mcoc5Vam-lbWQqQYRy_YRehjQCCnyfgUTeGbhAXPv73agfZYXf-gy_uLMn4YSDTBgIS_P_nw5o0rLYKMIcnlhJ8bikys_l-KcnGwfX3q7BpuYEb-AHCtElCrqLWwAqGciK8rp4sJ/s4080/20221008_085508.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3060" data-original-width="4080" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx-y6l0PMFZkuL2tNEut5S71GhDTfBwlYzN9YBgbh4zo8Jx1w_mcoc5Vam-lbWQqQYRy_YRehjQCCnyfgUTeGbhAXPv73agfZYXf-gy_uLMn4YSDTBgIS_P_nw5o0rLYKMIcnlhJ8bikys_l-KcnGwfX3q7BpuYEb-AHCtElCrqLWwAqGciK8rp4sJ/w640-h480/20221008_085508.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJolpANUHv0pWqkR9PYPHnTpmOTiBqVSLZP94Kty0d4qmlzIZIvUd4bAyULdGctWwX46SY0za0joX839bqIDajfzI-xWSNK-btPCcad0nd670Nd1iTCyD0_XPbZrNTy2_KqE2ZbAKOHSw__Nbr4JuVBJUoit9b2vDx0FyBb37WBAa1famPhQqvC9Oz/s4076/20221008_085534.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2013" data-original-width="4076" height="316" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJolpANUHv0pWqkR9PYPHnTpmOTiBqVSLZP94Kty0d4qmlzIZIvUd4bAyULdGctWwX46SY0za0joX839bqIDajfzI-xWSNK-btPCcad0nd670Nd1iTCyD0_XPbZrNTy2_KqE2ZbAKOHSw__Nbr4JuVBJUoit9b2vDx0FyBb37WBAa1famPhQqvC9Oz/w640-h316/20221008_085534.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Newcastle Station, showing hansom cabs, and if you look closely, horse dung. Ross described making the dung, and road in his 'streetscapes' clinic - the dirt was pumice dust as used by dentists. It is really hard to tell this is N scale, as the level of detail, particularly the etching, is so fine. </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlO6yqKHh8xdzXJ983_RUa2K9yWhNoI_ysMSYZcbNv50Tf4jwIKz-Wcfg0H3wsJ9gbyreqXO-rNpMAVassAyDQwzQ1SFTfh1pDLdHP0Clb1Z72B_k2FKM7Y7VX4UU9NBOtkG96kakXEsa1UhTWuNuZ95fVMU01fd3Qtqi_fQF9YPO_KelRjJnE45Vv/s4080/20221008_085623.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3060" data-original-width="4080" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlO6yqKHh8xdzXJ983_RUa2K9yWhNoI_ysMSYZcbNv50Tf4jwIKz-Wcfg0H3wsJ9gbyreqXO-rNpMAVassAyDQwzQ1SFTfh1pDLdHP0Clb1Z72B_k2FKM7Y7VX4UU9NBOtkG96kakXEsa1UhTWuNuZ95fVMU01fd3Qtqi_fQF9YPO_KelRjJnE45Vv/w640-h480/20221008_085623.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Newcastle Customs House. Many of the photographs that Ross used to model his buildings had been taken from the Customs House clock tower around 1900. Another valuable source for Ross's modelling were period photos by Ralph Snowball.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjknvxHqukpyaH7uEaRaZO0hMmpRCkESE70Uu5ALxE8N0HQbBtlfooarphVmtCL9HOindWbPQZnzB3uAQMEO70twf0AiY2V3N8_Uz-wVgrEbxmWZ2aMURBggWhu2mQs9PXfQLHwAvvnM-s0X2uGr9QHvx_HiZk9DephmIq24vDizUX46EU7uJICoEWo/s4080/20221008_085608.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3060" data-original-width="4080" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjknvxHqukpyaH7uEaRaZO0hMmpRCkESE70Uu5ALxE8N0HQbBtlfooarphVmtCL9HOindWbPQZnzB3uAQMEO70twf0AiY2V3N8_Uz-wVgrEbxmWZ2aMURBggWhu2mQs9PXfQLHwAvvnM-s0X2uGr9QHvx_HiZk9DephmIq24vDizUX46EU7uJICoEWo/w640-h480/20221008_085608.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfkhSHTX7h9jd4xACB95Or6e4WfSn9g1khAGd4aA9mpeXppCr3zWhWfQom4hNC1Frqt2bXv4kc-2rWEhc7oGDVPiyBBPtj58cIpcVLvbeNo2GhesOD_0uIjLCHRG2m_CedaN03aEn2nJfiD_QCU3ucr-cI0JfN638iBKcVdsglBCmr8X8quDD9M1VR/s3696/20221009_130744.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1626" data-original-width="3696" height="282" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfkhSHTX7h9jd4xACB95Or6e4WfSn9g1khAGd4aA9mpeXppCr3zWhWfQom4hNC1Frqt2bXv4kc-2rWEhc7oGDVPiyBBPtj58cIpcVLvbeNo2GhesOD_0uIjLCHRG2m_CedaN03aEn2nJfiD_QCU3ucr-cI0JfN638iBKcVdsglBCmr8X8quDD9M1VR/w640-h282/20221009_130744.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Many of the early locomotive models on show, and operating on Newcastle 1899 were made by Stephen Curry. Here was a small display by Stephen showing the gears and motor that will be used on a locomotive he will scratchbuild</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Being N
scale, I didn’t think I would be tempted to buy anything.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But some DCC chips, and 3D printed in colour
HO people will be used for a future blog post.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>And I was also successful in selling my N scale Bachmann excursion
coaches that I bought for testing the N scale Bethungra layout I built for the
Junee Broadway Museum<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">And a bonus
for me was that the cheap motel I stayed at, had an ensuite that very closely
matches the dimensions of the ensuite I am proposing for my train room
area.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Having pictures will assist me in
describing to the builder what I am needing.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK7PH10WrDlZs96y6VT-IyeVIviVzzu4EJkqOLCPyUVH5pVtrPCsLpjOl_GbdxkZ4ODYoAWnoIccAayE5dPhwNipBjgN_GzO79qZ-5MtnVX6Tr1RW4spEn7n_lnW7hlmg9zB_7aiLZzso9XywKsHgA1bGgxfe7pg-pk32pQnvIcOxWGSRHjfReE-J2/s2576/20221007_132247.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2576" data-original-width="1932" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK7PH10WrDlZs96y6VT-IyeVIviVzzu4EJkqOLCPyUVH5pVtrPCsLpjOl_GbdxkZ4ODYoAWnoIccAayE5dPhwNipBjgN_GzO79qZ-5MtnVX6Tr1RW4spEn7n_lnW7hlmg9zB_7aiLZzso9XywKsHgA1bGgxfe7pg-pk32pQnvIcOxWGSRHjfReE-J2/w300-h400/20221007_132247.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0mLVmbSpaqnDiFJaouJl35M7LwSDZ0opQHUdguwsEa-v3r-LFNw462ejOm-CDPdB-clHklvVC1hY2oUPd4GvENweBThsr8XcB3A3X16hTvzy-fGc47iYV7sd7Ng4dX7PlHbHj2LOljcy5Ic4I6VexVqY5MBa2ZOj22R0o4W6m-8u1NNkO6-Mw3LAk/s2576/20221007_132310.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2576" data-original-width="1932" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0mLVmbSpaqnDiFJaouJl35M7LwSDZ0opQHUdguwsEa-v3r-LFNw462ejOm-CDPdB-clHklvVC1hY2oUPd4GvENweBThsr8XcB3A3X16hTvzy-fGc47iYV7sd7Ng4dX7PlHbHj2LOljcy5Ic4I6VexVqY5MBa2ZOj22R0o4W6m-8u1NNkO6-Mw3LAk/w300-h400/20221007_132310.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1ii53OAdEuplS9iLXVu2tuK5CdjPrB-dzrfxui3lzriVa48OZVnCMC45rAcFaLRTFpBfMZ3enzFI09iiIin3ucCs6q94_P7A0jh42e0O43_eg-cnt_324vlVIkUZC3FqjyDHvpR_ta-6G3GYOIqt2A86FQnsHVVZSRP0Ex4i2QIiwIZsgD42ZxlBu/s2576/20221007_132320.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2576" data-original-width="1932" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1ii53OAdEuplS9iLXVu2tuK5CdjPrB-dzrfxui3lzriVa48OZVnCMC45rAcFaLRTFpBfMZ3enzFI09iiIin3ucCs6q94_P7A0jh42e0O43_eg-cnt_324vlVIkUZC3FqjyDHvpR_ta-6G3GYOIqt2A86FQnsHVVZSRP0Ex4i2QIiwIZsgD42ZxlBu/w300-h400/20221007_132320.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Apart from the tile colour, my motel room ensuite was about identical with the one I am proposing for my train room. The advantages for me is not only having photos to show to a builder, but having used it for 2 nights, it is workable. Never let an opportunity pass by.</td></tr></tbody></table><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> That's it for now. Until next time.</o:p></span></p>Rob Nesbitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17057159654871941767noreply@blogger.com4Goulburn NSW 2580, Australia-34.7567489 149.713629-63.066982736178844 114.557379 -6.4465150638211526 -175.13012100000003