My first Westhill Road, introduction #1 post provided a little of the what and the why behind the plan for Westhill Road, this introduction #2 covers more of the what, and some of the when, with respect to the plan of the layout and the scenic side of things. As I disclosed in my #1 … Continue reading Westhill Road, an introduction #2
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Westhill Road, an introduction #1
It is about time that I formally introduced you to Westhill Road there has been a teaser page on here for quite some time, as with many plans timing has slipped somewhat from the original intention of it being a post-Christmas last year winter project. However with much of the items needed for its construction … Continue reading Westhill Road, an introduction #1
The quay to presentation… Canute Road Quay goes on the road
As I reported in my last update post here about Canute Road Quay it made is first semi public outing and a days running in anger so to speak at the RMweb annual South West Area Group members day in Taunton at the end of April. This is not really an exhibition as such but … Continue reading The quay to presentation… Canute Road Quay goes on the road
Making a scene on the back of Canute Road Quay or simply how I have done the backscene
I have spoken before in a view from the line post about my views on the need for a backscene on a layout. Even simple a plain blue or grey painted back board is better that nothing. A good backscene helps create impression of depth and finishes the overall illusion that we are trying to … Continue reading Making a scene on the back of Canute Road Quay or simply how I have done the backscene
The quay fiddle yard and wiring takes shape
With the Christmas festivities out of the way for another year, I turned my attention the last couple of days to the fiddle yard and wiring for Canute Road Quay. A package arrived from Tim Horn the week before Christmas that contained a 1ft x 1ft baseboard specially manufactured with the baseboard top dropped by … Continue reading The quay fiddle yard and wiring takes shape
Quay Points… an update re Canute Road Quay and / or improving Peco turnouts
My new little timesaving / timewasting project Canute Road Quay has progressed slowly over the last few weeks. This post brings you up to date with that progress and also the details the modifications that I make to Peco electrofrog turnouts to improve both the appearance and the electrical performance that is especially important as … Continue reading Quay Points… an update re Canute Road Quay and / or improving Peco turnouts
The baseboard for Canute Road Quay takes shape
Earlier this month I announced my new little timesaving / timewasting project Canute Road Quay. Last weekend I took the opportunity to visit the excellent Scaleforum exhibition and collect from Tim Horn the kit of laser cut parts for the 4ft x 1ft main baseboard for this project. Tim classifies this design as a 'Scenic/Photo plank … Continue reading The baseboard for Canute Road Quay takes shape
Announcing Canute Road Quay… a new little timesaving or timewasting project…
A number of factors have led to me considering the possibility of producing a simple and small shunting puzzle layout to keep me entertained, be able to operate at home and possibly exhibit without the need for such a large operating crew and logistics. Firstly, I do not have the space to have Fisherton Sarum completely … Continue reading Announcing Canute Road Quay… a new little timesaving or timewasting project…