Main circuit completed at last

The main circuit of the line is now in place and has had a brief test run, work and family matters have got in the way of a proper opperating session but that will happen soon.

 

No. 2 on a short test train.

More pictures will be added when I get time for a proper run.

Track panels delivered

The final bits of track required to complete the main circuit have been delivered just in time for my long weekend. Hopefully I will get the track laid on Friday and get some trains running over the weekend.
A cab ride video of the line will follow next week.

Nice shiny new track and fishplates.

Trackbed Completed

Over the last few days the trackbed has been completed and a coat of preservative has been put on it to protect it. Now there is just the top layer of preservative to be put on and then the track to lay and the loop of the railway will be complete.

Work in progress and the beam is leveled and the legs are driven into the ground. No concrete as I dont want to damage the roots of the shrubs.

The beam from the trestle bridge in place and leveled

The other beam is getting its wooden trackbed fitted

A small gap

A visitor overhead. We live near to North Weald airfield and it is not unusual to be buzzed by spitfires and gnats.

All in place and waiting for a coat of preservative.