Just Playing Trains

 I've almost decided that I'm going to adjust history somewhat for this little layout. The Mill is already a corruption, the siding turnout is a left rather than a right, it was all I could get, so the Mill doesn't have the crescent-shaped frontage of the prototype. I'm probably going to be bending the timeline of various alterations and additions too. Referring to the photo in the previous post, the through line is going to curve towards the back, is towards the siding, giving the impression of another turnout off-scene to the right. This didn't happen in reality, as it would have to cross the station approach road, but the station was closed in 1964, and I'm going to assume it was demolished and the goods lines reimagined slightly, allowing access to old Shipley Wharf from the Mill siding. This will have a small sector plate. The other lines are going to be included as truncated and partially lifted siding stubs. These will have a separate small sector plate. ...

 A number of things have suddenly come together, and it certainly feels like there has been a great leap forwards. The 2 track siding and turnout are now glued down and wired. This latest aerial view shows the proposed through road curving through the scene, and the black card represents two more sidings. These are all intended to relate to the prototype track layout, but after it’s been simplified to provide access Shipley Wharf and a cut back to two stumps as a small yard to service some possible future developments in the area. This is Newport Pagnell and Milton Keynes looms large. I’ve started to think about the fiddle yard, but I’m also thinking of extending to the right, where the station was situated. It could be modelled in a simplified way, DMU served maybe? I may do both eventually. I’m trying hard not to have any major scenic items or track run parallel with the base…

 Its been a while, so heres a general update on assorted projects. 1. Coales Mill Yard -2mm FS. The buildings for the mill continue to grow slowly. The track for the 2 sidings is built, including a turnout. I've ordered track glue from stores and that will go down next on the prepared cork base. 2. Greygates Works - 4mm Some slow progress on the brake gear for a fruit van is almost complete. 3, Johnson’s Wharf - 4mm Remains a paper exercise so far. However, this lovely little inter-building bridge from Fair Price Models arrived this morning and is already being assembled. Its so nice! The basic MDF shell just went together with white glue and the beautifully detailed multi-layered sides (laser board whatever that is) are next- though I will likely paint them first. I’m confident it will find a home on Johnson’s.  Not much else to report - but the Scammell Pioneer is almost fully assembled and partially painted. this has been a very nice kit to build and it has presented few pr...