A British Garden Meet.

[John Busby]

Hi Troy and Chompers
sorry this has got a bit OT check out Roundhouse and Acucraft look at the simple
Less expensive ones like Millie, Edrig ruby and the like PPS Janet these ones should get round R1 and R2
Anything bigger and you start looking at an R3 minimum
regards John

[Anonymous]

Hello John.
Thankyou for the steam info.The children are quite responsible and can easily steam up and operate the Mammod engine I have.
They are always supervised anyway (even though they are not always aware of it !).In England there are ,for a change,a number of G scale steam manufacturers.I'll do some web research and then try to actually see some of them in action.With something so expensive I really need to see it first hand and ask lots of questions as to whether it is something I'd use.I have a feeling it's going to be a "man makes fire" kind of thing.
Thanks again,Troy

[Chompers]

what type of live steam engines will go around an R2 Curve.

[John Busby]

Hi troy
I enjoy the chalange of driving a steamer
I actualy got into it on the grounds of cost I had a choce between two locomotives I liked the look of on an Argyle Locomotive Works factory modified bantam and a brand new LGB mallet the steam one about $20
dollars cheeper and i figured it was the only chance I was going to get to have a real steam engine.
That was untill a used only twice Millie turned up at a price I could afford.
I would be wary about unsupervised children and steam 40psi is not a lot
untill something goes wrong if you want steam for the children
I would sugest PPS models Janet would be a better bet and get gas fired as well.
But supervise them and make sure they understand and follow the instructions for the locomotive and dont forget a couple of IP lollypop farm wagon kits for them to make for Janet to haul.
Thanks for the info on the rail car.
Think very carefully about the steam locomotive it realy is a case of what you like and enjoy.
Remember the better the locomotive the higher the cost.
regards John

[Anonymous]

Well done, nice to look at, very civilised


rgfds ian

[Anonymous]

Hello John,
The last photo is one of these.I'm sure a railway anorak can tell you what it is,however all my children call it "Foxy".

An intresting railcoach!.Looks Swiss or perhaps Austrian.
I have an OO gauge one,which is called "Foxy" as well.Uncanny.
You do the steam stuff.Is it really worth doing?I like the idea of the steam trains that my children can master whilst I do what I do.It's running time that worries me.Still,it teaches them discipline.My wife is a nurse and can cope with the minor burns.It's using my wooden trams as fuel that scares me!

[John Busby]

Hi Troy
If properly driven most small steamers of that size
will run for twenty minits to half an hour usualy specified in the instructions.
Most of them specify a minimum radius of 2'6" the small ones like a Roundhouse Millie can on good track be persuaded to go round LGB R1 but must do so at a sensable slow speedon a manual one this takes practice and i haven't quite got there yet..
Note most low end of market steamers Like A Millie or Acucraft Edrig must be run in first.
Powlee what is the rail car in the bottom picture
And I to think the shed worthy of comment.
regards John

[Train 284]

Really good pics and a nice layout too!

[powlee]

QUOTE: Originally posted by troybetts

Looks like everyone had a good time Ian.Is it a point to point or is there a loop in the shed?Also looks slightly raised with some good underplanting.
One thing that worries me is in the boat picture.The fish don't look G scale to me-[:D].How many swimmers have they eaten.
As a matter of interest,how long did the steamer puff around for before being rewatered/fueled ?

The outside was a dog-bone circuit, also turning in the shed as well.
As the steamer was not r/c, it flew round a few times before refuelling. The only problem was it travelled so fast, it kept flying off the R1 curves. They needed gloves to retrieve it.

[Anonymous]

Nice pics Ian, looks like everyone had a good time and a nice set up. Liked the look of the dock with the boat, as Troy says - fish & chips please skipper and make it a big one.
Live steam, love it.
Cheers,
Kim
[tup]

[Anonymous]

Looks like everyone had a good time Ian.Is it a point to point or is there a loop in the shed?Also looks slightly raised with some good underplanting.
One thing that worries me is in the boat picture.The fish don't look G scale to me-[:D].How many swimmers have they eaten.
As a matter of interest,how long did the steamer puff around for before being rewatered/fueled ?

[Anonymous]

Ian, that's a nice layout and the little retaining walls really set it off. Your pictures are good too. Got a kick out of the way the shed is painted to blend in with the scenery.

Regards,
Bill C.
South Jersey

[powlee]

I thought you might like to see some pics of a G Scale Society meet in a member`s garden. It is not a large garden but the layout fits in well.
It is run on track-power.





One for Troy. An LGB model.







Even into June, warmer clothes were needed. No rain until the evening.



This steamer was a member`s new aquisition, so far no r/c. Went like a bat out of hell !






All the best

Ian P