Construction of the new FLMJ
Here, we present the construction of the new railway. Progress has been slow due to a number of delays beyond our control. Also, however, we want the railway to be reliable, so it is not a job that can be done overnight. This page will be updated whenever suitable new photographs become available, and we suggest that you visit the (whole) site monthly at least, to stay up to date.
Pictures of the operational sections of the railway are available on the FLMJ Opening page.
July 2001
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Here is the start of the new railway. The legs are made from square section down-pipe, set into the ground with 'post cement,' and then topped with conventional cement. This is Lövhöjden station in the making! |
| The tops are made of plastic sheet as used on conservatory rooves, supported along the sides with timber frames. The cross frames are below the longitudinal frames allowing plenty of room for adjustment when attached to the uprights (legs). |
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A corner block is used to attach the timber frame to the plastic upright. This picture also shows the irregular height of the upright and the space available for correction whenever needed. |
September 2001
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The Månstorp baseboard legs had no soft ground to go into, so brick piers were built; and then the legs fitted. |
March 2002
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The 'Y2' set arrives at Månstorp! The pointwork at the end of the station has just been laid on cork underlay.
Cork is not really suitable out of doors, but when it is covered with ballast, it is protected from the weather ... and it gives the correct profile with the ballast! |
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March 2003
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Siljansnäs seen under construction, with two AJK members hard at work! |
| Siljansnäs shown in relation to the mainline between Ålunden and Månstorp. |
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A start is made on the Norra Stambanan with the five legs for the first baseboard cemented into place.. |
| Ålunden under renovation; here the track has been lifted and will be altered before being replaced. |
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Click for track plan of the new FLMJ showing construction progress.
All pictures on this page by Adrian Allum.