Victorian (Australian) model in T gauge 1:500 scale.
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The video here shows the remarkable results. And yes, this was his first ever layout.
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If you think this is impressive, then I might mention that he is presently working on another layout that makes this look very "ho-hum". I'll post some photos of it later.
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Lovely modelling - what bit I saw - takes an age to download Youtube here but, as Bob said, way too small for me ……….:shock::shock:
Looking forward to seeing what makes that appear "ho-hum". :cheers
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I'm actually conscious of the probable confusion when I mention "Victorian Railways" or "Victorian broad gauge" in non Australian forums.when you said "Victorian broad guage" Warren, I immediately thought of Brunel but then realised it's Victoria in Oz !!!:oops::oops:
There is actually a very small town in western Victoria called "Great Western" and if that's not enough, one of its 12 or so streets is named "Brunel Street" For balance, there's also a "Stephenson Street". The railway there is the mainline between Melbourne and Adelaide. Originally broad gauge (albeit, only 5' 3"), it's now standard gauge.
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I am afraid it leaves me cold. The movement of the train is really bad and completely spoils the nice work on the scenery for me
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If those tiny trains are real I'll eat my hat
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The layout was begun by printing out the appropriate section of google maps at 1:500 scale and using these as templates for the 3 modules currently under construction. The area so far modelled covers the final 3km of the line. No compression at all.
The T gauge track was cut and modified to allow the Orbost yard to be accurately modelled.
Yes, this too is T gauge - 1:500 scale on 3mm gauge track. T gauge is usually 1:450 scale, but that's for Japanese 3' 6" gauge trains. The VR used the Irish gauge of 5' 3".
This photo is many times larger than actual size.
Here's a photo of the real trestle to compare with the model.
And here's the much longer one just before it that has yet to be built on the model.
And here's the model from the opposite end. The track currently floating above where the trestle shall be soon.
T class loco crossing the final trestle into Orbost.
The T class passing a DERM (Double-Ended Rail Motor) on a siding.
Again, this isn't my layout. I only took the photos. But I think you can agree that this is something special, even if the thought of working on such small-scale models yourself does not appeal.
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Hi Jim,Hi Darren
I am afraid it leaves me cold. The movement of the train is really bad and completely spoils the nice work on the scenery for me
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Jim
Sorry, I somehow missed your comment earlier. I agree that the mechs in the models shown in that video are far from perfect. Although I'd suggest that the close-up video (larger than actual size) actually makes it appear a lot worse than it looks to the eye when the layout is in front of you. It's also worth mentioning that these models are using the first generation T gauge mechanisms. The second generation mechs are noticably better and smoother-running. A third gen mech will eventually make use of a worm drive and that should be even better.
Let us not forget that early N gauge mechs were attrocious and the novelty that such seemingly tiny trains could be powered at all was enough for most people. T gauge is really still in its infancy, but improving all the time. The other thing helping is better controllers too. And those of us working in this scale are finding ways of 'fine-tuning' the mechs as well. I'll do another video eventually and hopefully the running will leave you feeling slightly warmer. :doublethumb
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The Orbost video above only shows one of three modules. Well, four modules now if you include the balloon loop at one end.
I understand it now runs much smoother than it did when I took the video. I know what T gauge is capable of with clean rails, wheels, pick-ups and PWM control. Neither of my videos show that. So I'm keen to get another chance to show them at their best.
For the locals, the exhibition is at Stawell in western Victoria Saturday 7 and Sunday 9th July 2012.
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