The BLR has a new Blog!

Afternoon all,

Dispite things going quiet overhere with regards to updates on my many layouts, its all due to there being a new blog being updated for the BLR Project which can be found here: http://billingtonrail.blogspot.co.uk/

Once a couple of new exciting projects arrive/can be started, updates for the 009 can resume again but as the G45 is taking up a lot of my time, and money, its a very slow process.

Until next time,

Jon

BLR - The big extension

Morning all,

With the new BLR layout, I've finally decided to start work on extending the line so that it gives engines running over the route a long run.

Currently, the line looks like this:-

The current plan is to extend the running line in 2 phases. Phase 1 is the cheaper of the 2 being the simplest to install by simply lengthing the route available. Phase 1 should increase the lenght of the running line by a total of 16ft for minimal outlay.

However, if I'm to have any hope of holding a garden railway steamup or running session with like minded people, the line needs more siding space which is catered for in Phase 2. Adding a total of 4 extra sidings including a cool down bay for live steam engines, hopefully the extra space will allow for trains to run while others are being set up or resting inbetween runs.

Comments on the plans would be appriated especially the Phase 2 plan as I have a fear that it might not work very well.

Until next time,

Jon

BLR - The Route changes yet again!

Evening all,

Yes, the BLR has changed its route yet again. After getting back from a recent holiday and finding the track buried under the grass, it was moved and with some 'adjustment' created a whole new line which features designs from the BLR's various routes since it was first 'created' such as a end to end layout along with new ideas taken from other people's railways.

The whole route

 

The Station Area and steamup siding

 

The newly finished Balloon loop

 

Until next time,

 

Jon

BLR - Passenger Stock update

Evening all,

Just a few photographs of the 3 coaches I currently have for the BLR. Since these photographs were taken, all 3 have been test run with only No.1 having some issues needing resolving.

 

Until Next time,

Jon