We continue with Part Two of David Welsh's wonderful Evergreen Gardens Railroad in Picton.
To view Part One of this posting, follow the link below
The railroad showcases some of the most beautiful trestles you will see in garden railroading.
The construction of this massive layout was an enormous undertaking on one man's part.
All of the structures, including the bridges, were built by David.
Meticulous work indeed.
The large mountain in the center of the layout was created by David as well.
Each stone he laid and cemented in place/
You've got to love the curve in this spectacular trestle.
Here we'll sequence a Canadian Pacific train crossing the wide gap.
Through the girder in the center of the lengthy span.
The uniformity of the supports is beautiful.
The lower trestle is seen near the bottom of the photograph.
The full train.
Bernie and Paul check out the scene.
The train passes below the upper deck viewing area.
The lovely rock work with detailed scenes above.
We sequence the same train passing this spot.
A one-man labour of love!
The structure here is a work in progress, I believe.
The area where the access route to the storage building joins the mainline.
It too is on a bridge.
More scenes.
A long view of the lower trestle.
Curve approach.
Around the bend.
Inside the storage building.
Lots of variety in the trains.
An impressive load of flats.
Two tiers.
Colourful cars.
Great staging.
An overall view.
The pond David created when he needed the soil for the mountain.
Gorgeous gardens.
Work is being done on the tunnel track.
The train continues its journey across the span. The unfinished rework is for the third independent line on the railroad.
We sequence a train crossing the large compound span.
Around the bend.
The tail end.
The lower line near the entrance to the layout.
Rounding the big curve.
In and out of the shade.
Spectacular gardens.
Looking into the sun.
Passing the silos.
A single unit for a while.
Some stonework being done.
This large structure is the first thing visitors see on the railroad.
We follow the CP.
With its interesting loads.
Heading away.
CN coming near.
Neat and orderly scenes.
See that long train running.
Then you watch it disappear.
Hear that train a-coming.
It's coming round the bend.
I can see daylight.
Another great looking load on a flatcar.
Close-up view.
Passing by.
Vehicles add a great dimension to the scene.
Coffee cans were used for the large silos.
More views of the upper deck.
Bridge approach.
Over the chasm.
Round the elevated curve.
Heading across the gap.
With an interesting consist in tow.
Colourful cars.
We say good-bye.
Rolling stock review.
One of my favourite railroad logos.
Can we bum a ride?
Another great looking logo.
So long from David's home!
Paul and Fred.
David, the man himself.
David and Father Fred!
On the drive home.
Bernie gets a great idea.
Let's call in at Smith's Falls.
The second we arrive.
This train does too!
Yup, we had horseshoes.
Bernie points out this great looking fresco.
On three sides of the building.
Ya can't beat that, I say!
This signals the end of this post.
When we drop Fred off at his place back in Ottawa, it is dark.
That does not stop us from eagerly checking out all of the hard work Lawrence has done at Cedar Rock on the IPP&W.
Once again, we thank David Welsh for his great hospitality in opening up and running his layout for four lads from the Ottawa area. It was truly a great way to cap off a great day of train running!
All the best,
Mike Hamer, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
No comments:
Post a Comment