Monthly update - October 2014

I have decided to try and do a monthly update as the ad hoc ones are getting further and further apart.

The main loop is complete and several runs have been made over it although lack of time and the weather have curtailed any real running.

I did manage to do a cab ride video, this is in the video section and will be replaced as further developments take place.

The workshop has been cleared so I can now reach everything again. I still need to put an insulated ceiling in. I have a few spare rest days coming up when I will be able to make a start on this.

And now a few pictures:

A little visitor to the line

He didnt like the drill

The last panels of track are added

The Chief Engineer see off a test run by no. 1

Leaving the station over the footpath crossing

Negotiating the point work to at the Mine Tramway Junction

Across the removable footpath bridge

Over the raised section

Heading back to the station

Across the trestle bridge

And back to the start again

The first run was going to be done by no. 2 but a problem with the drive becoming un meshed has occurred and a fix for this problem will be carried out.

The only other run that occurred was using No. 1 as a camera vehicle

The cab ride can be viewed here. Its a bit noisy and I didnt get the camera very level but it gives you an idea.