For the next couple of days, we will look at the other layout at TINGS. Probably not all of them but some of the best selections.  From looking at the photos I think the best layout was Shirebrook. Layout descriptions come from the show brochure.

The layout was built to illustrate the potential that N scale provides the modeller, the ability to portray a prototype in miniature without the need of acquiring a barn!

Allans photos seem a little limited for this layout so I’ve added a video from YouTube.  I love the winter scene and the matching backscene.

Next up we have Brinklow, a nicely modelled section of double track main line.

Based on Brinklow station part of the Trent Valley line between Rugby and Stafford. Set in the BR days between 1950 to 1965.

As ESNG is a modular club I’d better mention the modular layouts. There were four different standards on display. One commentator complained about too many modular layouts, but I think they showed a good spectrum of layouts from realistic to fun. For those of us without a large spare room or a club house, modular railways are ideal. Something for everyone?

First, Long Hirston, a four track standard similar to our ESNG N-mod.

Long Hirston is a four track loop with an automated fiddleyard to allow for plenty of movement and good range of trains. Some of the modules have yards which allows for additional shunting.

Then we have the large T-TRAK extravaganza.

The modular layout is from the Wiltshire 5 Towns area group of the N Gauge Society, showing what is probably the largest T-trak layout exhibited in the UK. It is 26.5m in running length comprised of 32 modules.

Finally, this new hexagonal modular system, that looks a lot of fun, and a slight reprise of N Club International.

More layouts next time.