WGLR, the 2010 re-build.

Big plans are afoot for some major changes in our garden. This will result in the Wetton Gooey Light Railway getting a longer run - but no pain, no gain - it also means that the old Gooey Town section of the railway has to be demolished.

Sadly, it is no more.



The former site of Gooey Station. The platform, loading bay and foundations of Railway Terrace are all that remain.



RAF Ffynnon Garew has also had it's track lifted



If you saw the March edition of Garden Rail, you might remember the Spreewald crossing the bridge on the cover? It's all gone now. Although, ironicaly, the fee for that article has paid for loads of "new" track .



I must remember NOT to change that point at the south end of Wetton station .

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Mel, CMO and chief sausage knotter, the Wetton Gooey Light Railway.
The advantages of simplifying origami are two-fold


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Luckily I had planned ahead and obtained boxes for ...........

......... sundry bits and pieces ...........



......... and track.

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Mel, CMO and chief sausage knotter, the Wetton Gooey Light Railway.
The advantages of simplifying origami are two-fold


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yb281

I must remember NOT to change that point at the south end of Wetton station .

You'll have to get the PW gang to lock it off at the signal box!
 
Quite sad to see the outline of the lifted track in the ballast. Looks like a Beeching job.
 
However, I look forward to seeing the new version of Gooey evolve....

Gizzy, CME of the Logs, Gravel and Bricks Railway...

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Weybourne http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9uY24RZzumM&feature=related

Shunting http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OGSD45IraEU

All the buildings have been placed over on the Wetton side of the railway to (hopefully) keep them safe during the garden work, tree felling, aviary demolishing etc. Wetton has a new station building (the old one was due to be replaced). The cottage, fire station and signal box have found temporary homes ..........



........as have the factory buildings and castle up at Cloddfa Pedr (the disused quarry) .........



......... Railway Terrace is now behind Wetton shed and I like it that much that it will probably stay there.

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Mel, CMO and chief sausage knotter, the Wetton Gooey Light Railway.
The advantages of simplifying origami are two-fold


https://sites.google.com/site/wettongooeylightrailway/home/welcome-to-the-wetton-gooey-light-railway

Still got loads of things to demolish, but it won't be long before I can start building again ....... and that's the fun part .

Mel, CMO and chief sausage knotter, the Wetton Gooey Light Railway.
The advantages of simplifying origami are two-fold


https://sites.google.com/site/wettongooeylightrailway/home/welcome-to-the-wetton-gooey-light-railway

You be readin my mind Mr Gizzy.
 
I wuz gonner say it looks loik that eedyit Beechin has been at it.
(Bit loik moin I spose.......doh)
 
Please bring back the narrows matey

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Stainzmeister


You be readin my mind Mr Gizzy.
 
I wuz gonner say it looks loik that eedyit Beechin has been at it.
(Bit loik moin I spose.......doh)
 
Please bring back the narrows matey

Don't worry mate, the new plans involve a 6 foot viaduct and a representation of the proper Welshpool narrows.

Mel, CMO and chief sausage knotter, the Wetton Gooey Light Railway.
The advantages of simplifying origami are two-fold


https://sites.google.com/site/wettongooeylightrailway/home/welcome-to-the-wetton-gooey-light-railway

Excellent. Lookin forward to it

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Bigger , better ,stonger Eh Mel. 6foot viaduct , is that high or long

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Philbahn

6foot viaduct , is that high or long

On the grounds that we'll have to step over it, better not make it 6' high Phil. We'd have to take up pole vaulting .

Mel, CMO and chief sausage knotter, the Wetton Gooey Light Railway.
The advantages of simplifying origami are two-fold


https://sites.google.com/site/wettongooeylightrailway/home/welcome-to-the-wetton-gooey-light-railway

Stainzmeister


You be readin my mind Mr Gizzy.
 
I wuz gonner say it looks loik that eedyit Beechin has been at it.
(Bit loik moin I spose.......doh)
 
Please bring back the narrows matey

There's a rumour going round that the new W&GLR is to be doubled tracked main line, following the purchase of R2 track....

Gizzy, CME of the Logs, Gravel and Bricks Railway...

Cab Ride http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nSrHIVmq8KY

Weybourne http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9uY24RZzumM&feature=related

Shunting http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OGSD45IraEU

Gizzy

There's a rumour going round that the new W&GLR is to be doubled tracked main line, following the purchase of R2 track....

It's wrong then .

Mel, CMO and chief sausage knotter, the Wetton Gooey Light Railway.
The advantages of simplifying origami are two-fold


https://sites.google.com/site/wettongooeylightrailway/home/welcome-to-the-wetton-gooey-light-railway

triple track!!
no pain, no gain, it  will be worth it mell..go for it!!

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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!

yb281

Gizzy

There's a rumour going round that the new W&GLR is to be doubled tracked main line, following the purchase of R2 track....

It's wrong then .

Are you sure you're not even ever so slightly tempted?

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Gizzy, CME of the Logs, Gravel and Bricks Railway...

Cab Ride http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nSrHIVmq8KY

Weybourne http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9uY24RZzumM&feature=related

Shunting http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OGSD45IraEU

Gizzy

yb281

Gizzy

There's a rumour going round that the new W&GLR is to be doubled tracked main line, following the purchase of R2 track....

It's wrong then .

Are you sure you're not even ever so slightly tempted?

No way mate and just to prove it, here's a (rough) trackplan that I've just knocked up in Paint.



The sidings in the middle will serve a timber mill (I think). At the bottom right is a future terminus/ storage sidings (the new Gooey). The viaduct runs straight across the bottom and to the right of it is the Welshpool narrows section. The rest of the new extension (to the right of the trackplan) is simply a rural narrow gauge railway running through the countryside.

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Mel, CMO and chief sausage knotter, the Wetton Gooey Light Railway.
The advantages of simplifying origami are two-fold


https://sites.google.com/site/wettongooeylightrailway/home/welcome-to-the-wetton-gooey-light-railway

RIP to the old Mel, sob sob gulp gulp, but looking forward watching the new develope matey

Bram
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Time rich, cash poor but enjoying life 'cos nobody leaves this world alive

Have fun Mel,
Look forward to the pics.
Is that a face of a Woman I can see, first small tree top right on the plan?

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Looks a good plan Mel.
 
At first I thought you were going to keep peasants but then I noticed the H
 
Will you be putting the RAF depot siding back in?

Keith

Still looking like I know what I'm doing............

flyingsignalman

Will you be putting the RAF depot siding back in?

Hi Keith, not sure. Still haven't decided what the sidings will be - timber mill, military base, per way yard, all things I'm thinking of. Could end up being something generic that will change depending on what stock is parked in it.

Mel, CMO and chief sausage knotter, the Wetton Gooey Light Railway.
The advantages of simplifying origami are two-fold


https://sites.google.com/site/wettongooeylightrailway/home/welcome-to-the-wetton-gooey-light-railway

yb281

flyingsignalman

Will you be putting the RAF depot siding back in?

Hi Keith, not sure. Still haven't decided what the sidings will be - timber mill, military base, per way yard, all things I'm thinking of. Could end up being something generic that will change depending on what stock is parked in it.

Perhaps light weight removable buildings that could be put in place for photos etc

Keith

Still looking like I know what I'm doing............

flyingsignalman

yb281

flyingsignalman

Will you be putting the RAF depot siding back in?

Hi Keith, not sure. Still haven't decided what the sidings will be - timber mill, military base, per way yard, all things I'm thinking of. Could end up being something generic that will change depending on what stock is parked in it.

Perhaps light weight removable buildings that could be put in place for photos etc

Yes that's a good idea. Will give it some thought. Thanks mate.

Mel, CMO and chief sausage knotter, the Wetton Gooey Light Railway.
The advantages of simplifying origami are two-fold


https://sites.google.com/site/wettongooeylightrailway/home/welcome-to-the-wetton-gooey-light-railway

I'm suprised you are keeping the small loop at Wetton Mel- would you actually use that do you think? Can't help but think it's a bit of a waste of that space- but you knew I'd find something to complain about

Why not run the railway through the middle of that patch, i.e. shift Wetton station back a couple of foot, and have a bit of a town scene going on around it?

Well, I couldn't think of any critical to say about the new bit, it looks great... so I had to grumble about the old bit. Grumpy old Matt

Matt not in Plymouth any more. Still Brian after all these years...

Keep us posted on the progress Mel..

 
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Philbahn

6foot viaduct , is that high or long

On the grounds that we'll have to step over it, better not make it 6' high Phil. We'd have to take up pole vaulting .

and Mike would have to take up mountaineering

Gareth
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3Valve

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Philbahn

6foot viaduct , is that high or long

On the grounds that we'll have to step over it, better not make it 6' high Phil. We'd have to take up pole vaulting .

and Mike would have to take up mountaineering

I thought he could just duck uner the arches.....

 
Swmbo says "I never finish anyth..
My Crocodile is an electric Garratt, cos Matt and Neil say so...

Nodrog1826

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Philbahn

6foot viaduct , is that high or long

On the grounds that we'll have to step over it, better not make it 6' high Phil. We'd have to take up pole vaulting .

and Mike would have to take up mountaineering

I thought he could just duck uner the arches.....

Wouldn't have to duck

Gareth
http://www.shlr.info/

brianthesnail96


I'm suprised you are keeping the small loop at Wetton Mel- would you actually use that do you think? Can't help but think it's a bit of a waste of that space- but you knew I'd find something to complain about

Why not run the railway through the middle of that patch, i.e. shift Wetton station back a couple of foot, and have a bit of a town scene going on around it?

Well, I couldn't think of any critical to say about the new bit, it looks great... so I had to grumble about the old bit. Grumpy old Matt

Oh come on Matt, think about it. If I took the Wetton loop up  I wouldn't be able to run trains for the next couple of months .......... and that would just be silly.

Mel, CMO and chief sausage knotter, the Wetton Gooey Light Railway.
The advantages of simplifying origami are two-fold


https://sites.google.com/site/wettongooeylightrailway/home/welcome-to-the-wetton-gooey-light-railway

yb281

brianthesnail96


I'm suprised you are keeping the small loop at Wetton Mel- would you actually use that do you think? Can't help but think it's a bit of a waste of that space- but you knew I'd find something to complain about

Why not run the railway through the middle of that patch, i.e. shift Wetton station back a couple of foot, and have a bit of a town scene going on around it?

Well, I couldn't think of any critical to say about the new bit, it looks great... so I had to grumble about the old bit. Grumpy old Matt

Oh come on Matt, think about it. If I took the Wetton loop up  I wouldn't be able to run trains for the next couple of months .......... and that would just be silly.

That is very, very true.

OK, what about when you've built the new bit :P

You'd have been worried about me if I hadn't found something to grumble about...

Matt not in Plymouth any more. Still Brian after all these years...

all looks a bit different Mel
plans look interesting though

paul (PDR)

yb281


Oh come on Matt, think about it. If I took the Wetton loop up  I wouldn't be able to run trains for the next couple of months .......... and that would just be silly.

HOW LONG ?

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Like the plan, Mel - looking forward to seeing it develop over the coming months (weeks?)

John
Laird o'the Ardnacraish Light Railway
 
I'm just another odd sock in the great launderette of life....

Round n Round

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Oh come on Matt, think about it. If I took the Wetton loop up  I wouldn't be able to run trains for the next couple of months .......... and that would just be silly.

HOW LONG ?

Seems some people haven't got the same drive as you Trevor. I can't understand the delay

Landquart Grusch Bahn
Running RHB on Massoth
I'm the boss in our house. SWMBO gave me permission to say so!

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Philbahn

6foot viaduct , is that high or long

On the grounds that we'll have to step over it, better not make it 6' high Phil. We'd have to take up pole vaulting .

Limbo dancing?
If the Spreewald needs constant running, just to keep it in fettle, I'm your man

If the world is round how come I always fall flat on my face?

Looks like a good plan Mel , cant wait to see your Viaduct

I do think you should listen to Brainthesnail with his wealth of experience in track laying

Steve

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Steve


Looks like a good plan Mel , cant wait to see your Viaduct

I do think you should listen to Brainthesnail with his wealth of experience in track laying

Perhaps Matt could build the viaduct? Y'know, put all that studying to good use.
I'm sure Structures & Materials would have featured in the Engineering degree....

John
Laird o'the Ardnacraish Light Railway
 
I'm just another odd sock in the great launderette of life....

Aaaaaaaanyway - latest news from the front is that all the (ex) railway stuff is now gone ....... or it will be next time I go to the tip. That just leaves 2 aviaries to take down and then it's the apple tree's turn.

I know that many people liked the old town section (as did I), but the plain truth that's become apparent during the demolition is that the baseboards were a reet bodge job and wouldn't have lasted much longer anyhoo. Some of you may remember that they were constructed (thrown together) at the same time as the infamous kitchen re-build - well, that's my excuse anyway. To be honest, I was never really happy with the running qualities through the town section, mostly due to the crepe baseboards - although, to be fair, I always had it in mind that that section was temporary and that one day I'd strike out into the rest of the garden.

Still, we learn from our mistakes, to err is human and all that. I've learnt my lesson and the new bit will be built to a higher standard as far as track laying is concerned.

As Frank Spencer's mum used to teach him, "every day, in every way, I'm getting better and better". Mind you, she must have been a reet pillock.

Mel, CMO and chief sausage knotter, the Wetton Gooey Light Railway.
The advantages of simplifying origami are two-fold


https://sites.google.com/site/wettongooeylightrailway/home/welcome-to-the-wetton-gooey-light-railway

All gone ..................



I'll have to work fast ............ the wife has already noticed that this is starting to look like a garden .

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Mel, CMO and chief sausage knotter, the Wetton Gooey Light Railway.
The advantages of simplifying origami are two-fold


https://sites.google.com/site/wettongooeylightrailway/home/welcome-to-the-wetton-gooey-light-railway

Took me a minute to work out where that was in your garden, Mel!

Can't wait to see the re-born narrows.....and Matt, that loop comes in handy....

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yb281


All gone ..................
I'll have to work fast ............ the wife has already noticed that this is starting to look like a garden

I can have 30 feet of track, several Mallets and a (very) large loco shed with you in 45 minutes Mel! 

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yb281


All gone ..................
I'll have to work fast ............ the wife has already noticed that this is starting to look like a garden

I can have 30 feet of track, several Mallets and a (very) large loco shed with you in 45 minutes Mel! 

Roger that Wing Co. Get the Ruritanian Air Force to parachute them in. I'll make smoke

Mel, CMO and chief sausage knotter, the Wetton Gooey Light Railway.
The advantages of simplifying origami are two-fold


https://sites.google.com/site/wettongooeylightrailway/home/welcome-to-the-wetton-gooey-light-railway