Another show that I didn’t get to (and it looks a good one), but some photos supplied by Mr Dawes, who got there with a bevy of Derek’s. Not all layouts recorded, here, just the Chairman’s Choice.
The Royal Albert Bridge (N, 10 ‘x 2’8″) is still a work in progress, but already a beautiful layout. I look forward to seeing it completed – it should be stunning!
Burnham on Sea (2mmfs, 14’x 1’4″) is a model of the old Somerset and Dorset branch. This had the interesting feature of a track beyond the station that went down the beach into the sea, to launch the lifeboat, normally kept in its shed next to the station building. The layout is a refreshed version of a 2mm classic, built by one of the pioneers of the gauge.
Millway Docks (OO, 14’x1’8″).
Lulworth and Winfrith Rd (OO, 28′ x 10′).
Reading Signal Works (OO) is an Inglenook shunting layout, but with a slightly different theme. I’ve seen this little layout before, and it’s an interesting little line.
Ropley (OO, 32 ‘x 10’), is a scale representation of the Mid-Hants Railway works and station.
Whitedown MPD (OO, 20′ x 2′).
Bamfylde (N, 11’6″ x 3’6″). Always good to see the fiddle yard!
And to finish, the always delightful Copper Wort (OO, 8’x8′.) There are some layouts that I can see over and over again, and will always spend time with them. Copper Wort is one. The concept and prototype is just that bit different, and the modelling excellent. Just a thought – this is a 4′ diameter layout in N (though we couldn’t get many of our members into the reduced operating well.)
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