cheers all.
OTR, yes nz runs cape gauge [had to google as i wasnt sure!] waitara, being a private line, is repaired with any suitable rail they can get their hands on, so there are at least 2 different "weights" in the line. one is 90 pound, not sure what the other is.
the jiggers dont get used on mainline here either. our rail network is all one company, and there are hi-rail vehicles the same as you would see. the truck we borrowed was hi-rail, and we are fortunate to have been granted its use. one thing in our favour is hamish used to work on the track gang, so knows how to operate it safely with all the kiwirail training.
super, we were so, so lucky with the weather! it was threatening rain most of saturday afternoon and sunday morning, but didnt set in until we were leaving the model railway club. none of us had brought we weather gear, so the jigger riding would have miserable in the wet. their layout is amazing, so many little details. there was even a dog that had chased a cat up on the roof in one scene.
our open day was last weekend. we did alright, but i wont bother running tomy at one of those again. too much effort for little reward in terms of public viewing.
OTR, yes nz runs cape gauge [had to google as i wasnt sure!] waitara, being a private line, is repaired with any suitable rail they can get their hands on, so there are at least 2 different "weights" in the line. one is 90 pound, not sure what the other is.
the jiggers dont get used on mainline here either. our rail network is all one company, and there are hi-rail vehicles the same as you would see. the truck we borrowed was hi-rail, and we are fortunate to have been granted its use. one thing in our favour is hamish used to work on the track gang, so knows how to operate it safely with all the kiwirail training.
super, we were so, so lucky with the weather! it was threatening rain most of saturday afternoon and sunday morning, but didnt set in until we were leaving the model railway club. none of us had brought we weather gear, so the jigger riding would have miserable in the wet. their layout is amazing, so many little details. there was even a dog that had chased a cat up on the roof in one scene.
our open day was last weekend. we did alright, but i wont bother running tomy at one of those again. too much effort for little reward in terms of public viewing.
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