How I Maintain My Garden Railway

[@dolfmeister-r5i]

A little tip: You should use sharp edged gravel for ballast, as that would interlock and stay together much better than rounded pebbles.

[@joshw6226]

That’s a good plan. It would certainly help to keep the formation in place

[@dolfmeister-r5i]

@@joshw6226 It's the reason why ballast on full size railways needs to be renewed regularly. The edges wear off over time and turn into sand and dust, When this debris accumulates at the bottom of the roadbed, it prevents proper drainage..

[@lilalicia1993]

Its looking really good again after some TLC ☺

[@nutmeg5032]

Nice one Josh, I look forward to more updates.

[@joshw6226]

Cheers as always :)

[@timothyboles6457]

Another great video Josh. I think you are one of the few garden railroad youtubers who have done a maintenance of way video.

[@joshw6226]

Thanks Timothy, that’s much appreciated as always. I shall keep them coming. How’s your set up coming along?

[@timothyboles6457]

@@joshw6226 I'm starting to source batteries now. And will be following up with a controller. Still not sure which one I will ultimately use.
Also on the verge of getting a small live steamer. More on that part in a couple weeks

[@joshw6226]

Good to hear it. The live steamer will be good too. It’s not an area I’m well versed in but Roundhouse seem to be where many people advise to start looking, if that helps.

[@greatwesternproductions2857]

Very interesting watch, good on you Josh - very informative.
Thanks for uploading this :)

[@joshw6226]

Thanks very much! Really glad you’re enjoying the videos.

[@Jasper_4444]

The new camera produces a bit of a fish-eye effect, which I personally don't like. So I prefer the old style.

[@joshw6226]

I agree - I haven’t used it since. I’ll keep it for some things but I’ll stick to the iPhone I think.