Penpont Dries: Alfresco…
As I type this morning, enjoying a cool breeze through open windows and bathing in the weather forecast that predicts a high of just 19degC I reflect upon the oppressive conditions of the past few nights - and also, the success of my latest garden railway endeavours…
We’re not talking about an extension to the Dyfrdwy Tramway or a reprise of the my of the EJ&KLR - no, something considerably smaller - Penpont dries, the ultimate portable model railway joined me outside for some evening operation on the garden table…
It was rather wonderful. Sat shunting, mindlessly - or mindfully perhaps, whilst talking with family. The only thing missing really was a cold beer. The experience brought to mind Chris’s A side B side, and I pondered how good playing trains on Penpont with a good friend, good beers and good conversation would be…
Today, the weather is cooler, Penpont is with me inside and promises a different type of ad-hoc accessible operation. Thankfully things look more bearable for a few days - but next time the mercury rises I will be in mind to repeat this experience. Another benefit of enjoying this most micro of micro layouts. Until then, more soon…
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Sometimes the best ideas are the simplest James. I was mulling over your Fremington quay track plan in the Art of Railway Modelling yesterday evening in the garden with a chilled Brew dog IPA. I'd become so fixated on the quart in a pint pot scheme that I'd overlooked this gem of a plan. Am rearranging code 55 on a board this morning, seeing how it fits. Penpont Dries is a great little layout. Enjoy the cool weather. Take care.
ReplyDeleteGreat choice of beer…
DeleteYou’re not helping my day dreams of clay layouts…
Fremington in the book is a cut down version of a Hilton and Mears from the blog: https://paxton-road.blogspot.com/2022/09/hilton-and-mears-in-north-devon.html
Great choice of beer, fully approve here!
James penpont dries looks really nice outdoors. Nice to be able to carry out some shunting always brings a smile to one's face. Penpont is definitely one of my favourite micro layouts you have built. Im so pleased the weather is more bearable today.
ReplyDeleteThank you Kevin - yes, not always a smile, but often a calming effect.
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ReplyDeleteIt's taken a while for me to "get" Penpoint Dries, but the top photo did it.
I think I was struggling to visualise the whole thing from the close-ups and drawings, despite knowing the sizes of the various elements.
Seeing it complete and set up on your garden, I can imagine building something similar...
Cheers, Simon.
Thank you Simon - that can be the way sometimes...
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