The EJ&KLR is one year old, can you believe it? My very own slice of Austria in the garden has matured nicely into a very relaxing, easily maintained and always entertaining little line. Yes there are plans afoot for more rolling stock and more structures this year, but what is there already provides a lovely backdrop to my mix of off the peg LGB Austrian outline models, and my own custom repaints. Here are just a selection of my favourite shots, the full albums are at the bottom.
So what in the next 12 months? Well we know for certain that the EJ&KLR has secured a Faur L45H from Poland, that should be arriving in a few weeks (along with my second child, a coincidence) and a LGB Wangerooge starter set (with HF130C diesel, tanker wagon, van and bogie flat car) is also on the cards. In terms of scenics, I want to improve the signal signage boards, add some chimneys/stacks to the existing buildings, add a deck to the bridge, do some more fence posts and also construct another small(ish) office/mess for the yard area based on a more Eastern European architecture that should blend in nicely with the existing buildings, but give a bit more of a homely feel when the Faur is running...
The railway has proven that laying direct to a sharp sand base, with loose gravel ballast, at ground level, is maintainable in this size format - it's far from maintenance free, but it has lasted really well and survived all mother nature has thrown at it. It has also proven to be a relaxing way to spend a day, as well as giving me something to focus on when I've felt low. All in all, an excellent project, that despite looking quite mature and 'finished' has plenty of scope for another 12 months work :)
Really lovely shots. My favourite being No.7 of 9. It's the sweep of the line and the majestic approach of the train complimented by ye olde tree of many a morrow.
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