There it is, the first turnout’s bridal rails are now in place. I’m so happy it worked. In the end I did adopt a similar approach to the one Tim Warris recommended in his post on the Fast Tracks website…. Read More ›
Month: March 2010
bridal rails for stub turnouts
The three turnouts on this first module are just about complete. I have all the upper rails in place, the check rails are in and the frog is built. The only thing left are the approach rails – the “bridal”… Read More ›
Narragansett Bay Railway & Navigation Company
I love looking at this layout and am happy to have seen it twice now in person. I have taken pictures and look forward to sharing them here. This video was made by Tim Warris from Fast Tracks Cheers /chris
Wiscasset, Waterville and Farmington Railway Museum
I had to think a lot about the title of this post. This is a museum but these guys own the title to the railway they are trying to restore and they are actually relaying the original mainline. I will… Read More ›
Make your own spikes
I just read this tip on Stephen Hatch’s great Railway Engineering website. Railway Engineering make track, track hardware and Colorado narrow gauge supplies. I really enjoy his website and I’ve learned so much from here – I strongly recommend it…. Read More ›
Prince Street 