2012 NZ Garden Railway Convention

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JRinTawa

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Re:2012 NZ Garden Railway Convention 03/02/12 07:30 AM (permalink)

Like wise Gordon - snow in February - it's mid summer

Now if you've got this far it's to the last railway, Neil W's Tuahiwi Valley Lumber and Mining Co

the mountains were built with the dirt dug out of the sunken paving area.

The trestles are to die for

John
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JRinTawa

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Re:2012 NZ Garden Railway Convention 03/02/12 07:50 AM (permalink)

And hows this for a handmade turnout

Neil gave us a talk on battery use and charging.

You've forgotten something Neil

Photostop

There's Lloyd camera loco again

Look at all those log bogies (well I suppose logging disconnects in US terms)

And my favourtie from Neil's

And that, apart from afternoon tea sums up the weekend from my view point. My thanks to the hosts and organisers for giving me a weekend to remember. Glen and Brenda you did well

Oh and of course if you attended the Convention please add you pictures, lets make the northern hemisphere envious

Next years Convention will be in Auckland, date TBA early 2013.

John
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trammayo Total Posts : 2493 Reward points : 3511 Joined: 24/Oct/2009 Location: Co. Mayo Status: offline	Re:2012 NZ Garden Railway Convention 03/02/12 08:13 AM (permalink) Superb photos, lines, locos, locations - envious insn't the word. Many thanks indeed for posting John Mick - always learning something new (then forgetting it).
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ROSS Total Posts : 4019 Reward points : 3557 Status: offline	Re:2012 NZ Garden Railway Convention 03/02/12 08:41 AM (permalink) Well documented John....superb setups.......Thanks a lot. A huge edition of the next "Whistle" then? <message edited by ROSS on 03/02/12 08:43 AM> "That democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who will not." Thomas Jefferson
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mike Total Posts : 10453 Reward points : 3467 Joined: 24/Oct/2009 Status: offline	Re:2012 NZ Garden Railway Convention 03/02/12 09:39 AM (permalink) just what i need , thanks john and freinds, for cheering up a cold winters day in whitworth RULE 8 The most important rule........... ITS MY RAILWAY, I WILL RUN WHAT I WANT, WHEN I WANT, HOW I WANT, AND IF YOU DONT LIKE IT.......... BUGGER OFF!
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Ferrysteam Total Posts : 1841 Reward points : 3570 Joined: 25/Oct/2009 Status: offline	Re:2012 NZ Garden Railway Convention 03/02/12 11:38 AM (permalink) This must be the ultimate 2 day convention,full of envy.Great pics John...... Allan & Helen, of the Frog and Ferret Railway. If you only learn by your mistakes,don't join bomb disposal.
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Re:2012 NZ Garden Railway Convention 03/02/12 12:53 PM (permalink)

Great photos, fantastic layouts and obviously good turnouts (people I mean....oh and the handbuilt ones!

). Thanks John. You have a fine 'collective' of model rail exponents and enthusiasts over there.

Mike on the BCRR Railroad - A little bit of the Rio Grande in north Essex
Videos are shown by courtesy of Tony, who took them whilst visiting.......
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whatlep Total Posts : 3313 Reward points : 3538 Joined: 24/Oct/2009 Location: Worcestershire Status: offline	Re:2012 NZ Garden Railway Convention 03/02/12 01:49 PM (permalink) Wow, wow and thrice WOW! What a fantastic way to spend a weekend and the sun is shining! Kudos to all of those involved. Many, many thanks for posting. Chef Des Trains: Ruritanische Staatsbahn/ Uritán állami Vasutak/ Ruritanian Railways Off the beaten track in Middle England (but worryingly close to Bromyard)
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Shawn Total Posts : 549 Reward points : 2770 Joined: 16/Dec/2009 Location: Kittatinny Mtns. NJ Status: offline	Re:2012 NZ Garden Railway Convention 03/02/12 01:58 PM (permalink) Wow. Beautiful pictures and layouts. I especially like the last set. Now I really cant wait for spring/summer. I cant wait to see some green and color back in my layout. Very cool. Kittatinny Mountain RR http://kittatinnymountain.blogspot.com/
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CoggesRailway Total Posts : 1919 Reward points : 3261 Joined: 25/Oct/2009 Status: offline	Re:2012 NZ Garden Railway Convention 03/02/12 03:12 PM (permalink) That is awesome!! I have to say I love opendays it is inspiring and fun - and they were all stunning!! Many thanks for sharing...
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stockers Total Posts : 4861 Reward points : 3363 Status: offline	Re:2012 NZ Garden Railway Convention 03/02/12 08:10 PM (permalink) Freat photos - looks like you guys had a great time. Love the dubs on the dubs! and the curved pointwork is brilliant <message edited by stockers on 03/02/12 08:11 PM> Alan. The Oxney Island Line in the heart of Kent. http://www.pendleburymodels.com/
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Re:2012 NZ Garden Railway Convention 03/02/12 09:41 PM (permalink)

There are some great Railways down there, many show the benefit of the Real Estate Prices being far less than over here allowing more extensive Gardens for the Railway. The planting has also assisted greatly. It is also true to say that we are somewhat envious at the moment due to the Arctic Snap that has hit UK. Shirt Sleeves indeed at this time of the Year. But wait till we start posting the Snow Pictures! Many thanks for lightening our lives with your Summery Pictures.
JOnD

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garrymartin Total Posts : 1201 Reward points : 3319 Joined: 30/Oct/2009 Location: between , Sheffield , Rotherham & Worksop Status: offline	Re:2012 NZ Garden Railway Convention 03/02/12 11:50 PM (permalink) Fantastic I really enjoyed those pictures.....Summer....Warm......Trains... Some fantastic railways & nice planting too. Cheers Garry. General Dogsbody & Area Manager of the Rotherfield & Seahaven Branch. (Now twinned with Seehafen Bahn )
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Jerry Barnes Total Posts : 201 Reward points : 2246 Joined: 27/Oct/2009 Location: USA-central Nebraska Status: offline	Re:2012 NZ Garden Railway Convention 04/02/12 03:35 AM (permalink) Wow, what a great presentation of great layouts and trains! Thanks!! Jerry Barnes http://thescrr.com
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gregh Total Posts : 394 Reward points : 2978 Joined: 01/Nov/2009 Location: Sydney, Australia Status: offline	Re:2012 NZ Garden Railway Convention 04/02/12 05:16 AM (permalink) Thanks for taking all the time to post all those pics John. You Kiwis sure are a talented lot! Some day I'll make it to one of your conventions. Greg from Downunder See the Sandstone & Termite GR at: http://www.members.optusnet.com.au/satr/satr.htm
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iainz Total Posts : 1 Reward points : 17 Joined: 03/May/2012 Status: offline	Re:2012 NZ Garden Railway Convention 03/05/12 12:57 PM (permalink) this was a fantastic weekend, some great layouts
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