We’ll start today with a couple of very large, and actually quite old, layouts.  Like Copenhagen Fields, these things take time to mature, and occasionally need a refresh.  Bournemouth West (OO) spent some time off the exhibition circuit, changing ownership and upgrading.  It remains a spectacular layout – better I think than Bath Green Park I saw at Abingdon.

Next up, Mostyn (P4).  I think this is the largest P4 layout that I have seen, and it runs impeccably.  The most impressive thing is the realistic train speeds.  Passenger and parcels trains trundle through at a good lick, but the unfitted goods inch their way out of the yard.

And now for something completely different – New Sharon (On2) – modelling the Maine narrow gauge.  Not that many trains moving, but lots of lovely scenic touches, including some very large pumpkins!

Last today, Two Bridges Up Sidings (OO).  I saw this layout earlier in the year at the Canterbury show, and liked it for its simplicity, constant action, and the fact that it models the railway just a few metres from my house.

We’ll take a pause for a club meeting report next time, then come back for more Ally Pally.