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[Roger Pound]

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Buddleia - the butterfly bush

These delightful plants were often seen along the line-side in the UK . I recall some fine specimens growing from the ballast in the disused bay on the down side of Rugby Midland station. This was in the period of track remodelling when these bays were taken out of use and track altered or lifted. It was all well before the final extensive re-working of the entire station in to the current arrangement.

Roger.

 

[Ian@StEnochs]

Buddleia seems to like growing out of the masonry alongside our railways. It's particularly rampant on the lines into Glasgow Central. It may be good for butterflies but it cannot be doing the stonework any good!

Ian.

 

[David Waite]

Buddleia‘s are certainly a beautiful shrub but are one of the most destructive plants around, they are banned in some places and are regarded as a noxious weed as they will crack, move and lift foundations of masonry they should be grown in a clear area not near any construction and their seed spread and grow in almost any place they land, however they do attract butterflies which is nice to see. Our local council have planted a dwarf variety in our town they look exactly like the normal size ones but in miniature which apparently are building friendly.
David.

 

[Roger Pound]

Buddleia‘s are certainly a beautiful shrub but are one of the most destructive plants around, they are banned in some places and are regarded as a noxious weed..........
David.

Rhodedendren have a similar reputation too........

Sorry Tim, apologies for the hi-jack, back to Pottendorf .

Roger

 

[Neil]

That's looking very promising Tim. I do like the characterful Preiser figures too.

 

[AJC]

A recent post touched upon to the subject of 'why' and there is an answer, it is to 'capture' a moment in time that only really matters to me.

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I like that - a personal reflection. Quite a common impulse, but not always as clear-eyed as yours seems to be.

Defining the past is not going to be easy.

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It never is. And that's partly the point of my day job as well as personal positions.

Adam

 

[timbowales]

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Just a trial placing in order to see how it all the various buildings fit with each other, the idea was taken from an image on DSO of a farm near Berching-Plankstetten.

Please note, nothing is finished, there is a great deal of work to be done, if there are mistakes, it is best to find them now. For example, I do not like the silo, it is ugly maybe a tree would be a more 'natural' feature.

Tim

Unfortunately, depending on your timeframe, silos become more common than trees the more you progress thriugh the century.
Tim T

 

[Yorkshire Dave]

Please note, nothing is finished, there is a great deal of work to be done, if there are mistakes, it is best to find them now. For example, I do not like the silo, it is ugly maybe a tree would be a more 'natural' feature.

A gnarled old tree would be more aesthetic.

In my opinion it would be unlikely a silo would have been built there as there appears to be limited access for the original construction materials and crew (unless there is off scene acces at the rear of the building). The silo would have likely to have been built next to the wooden building.

I would retain the silo - in a different location - to add a nod to post-war farming modernisation and industrialisation.

 

[michael080]

I like this setup, but I think the silo is too large for the cattleshed it supplies.
Michael

 

[AJC]

Despite it being Sunday morn when progress is a priority, there is very little visible. Just some faffing around the farm buildings, mostly thanks to a trip along the road to Bradford Abbas. The roadside is a riot of lush growth as befits the area, the drainage ditches are choked with reeds and irises, a mental note to fill the ditch beside the cottage. Meanwhile, more greenery around the farm buildings is appropriate.

Tim

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I love this angle, Tim.

Adam

 

[Heather Kay]

is anyone really interested in the mumblings about building a German layout?

Yes, I think we are. I certainly appreciate watching developments here.

I realise you are essentially repeating your blog posts here, but if I may say WT is a slightly different audience.

 

[Heather Kay]

Well, I would find a pity if you stop updating here. However, I understand how long it can take, and completely respect your decision if you decide to concentrate only on the blog. At least we know where to find you!

 

[Ian@StEnochs]

I should have asked but is anyone really interested in the mumblings about building a German layout? Maybe time to stick to just the blog…..The blog

Please keep posting here Tim. Not all of us read blogs but prefer the variety of topics on WT. German railways may not be our own modelling focus but we can all learn something by peeking over your fence.

Ian

 

[RichardG]

Tim, I never visited East Germany so your prototype photos help me to understand the scene I am looking at. I am enjoying seeing your efforts all come together, so I do hope you keep posting here.

 

[Roger Pound]

Tim,

Please keep posting on WT. Like others have mentioned above, I don't do 'blogs', and would miss the news of your excellent work and research greatly. Apropos your recent content on Irises, I have just returned from the Vale of Evesham where my daughter has a bank of yellow Irises in her garden pond - they are a sight to behold and well worth modelling.
I look forward to more news from Pottendorf as and when.

Roger.

 

[Simon H]

I should have asked but is anyone really interested in the mumblings about building a German layout? Maybe time to stick to just the blog…..The blog

While I follow the blog as well, I sometimes find the chronological content on WT easier to follow, particularly if I'm looking back for an item. I really think both have their merits.
Many thanks for both, as I find them useful and inspiring for my own German railway modelling.
Simon.

 

[timbowales]

I should have asked but is anyone really interested in the mumblings about building a German layout? Maybe time to stick to just the blog…..The blog

I, like many others, enjoy reading your posts. Your efforts are definitely an example of “less is more” so please keep on posting.
Tim T

 

[NHY 581]

Tim, what are the origins of the 98 ?

Rob

 

[NHY 581]

Thanks Tim.

 

[Roger Pound]

Pottendorf's third garden belongs to the farm worker's tiny dwelling, a start has been made but it really does need more detail and an apple tree or maybe two?

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Tim

Fruit bushes would be an option too - your better knowledge of the region and its preferred crops may pay dividends as to what would be appropriate but they would be more compact than a fruit tree if this point is worth considering.

Over to you!

Roger