BWLCH-Y-LLYCA
Is a fictions layout based on elements that I feel capture the essence of narrow gauge railways based in mid-Wales. It is the first module of many to which I do not have an overall plan to which would finish the layout, but simply add modules as and when I want to continue the project. The layout itself is built on a floating shelf which can be purchased from most DIY stores, this has saved much effort in the woodwork section of layout building, and also obviously the floating shelves are pretty standard, therefore I go and pay 15 pounds the next section base board, which is available in various lengths. The total length of this module is only 250mm deep, and is 800mm long, so it is very compact. The trackwork is Peco, as I am mainly interesting the scenics, and locos, more than the trackwork. All the buildings are scratch build with the exception of one, which is the Wills station building, this is a wooden structure which a Zinc plate roof. The module features a long shed and a short shed, the short shed is an engine shed, and has a watertower integrated to the structure, and the long shed, I am still making my mind up, it was started as a works/engine shed, but I am thinking I may operate it as a goods or carriage shed. The track enters from the left via a typical Talyllyn style slate bridge, and immediately enters a station/halt area, which is partially hidden by a large tree, then the line passes immediately between the two sheds, and emerges into the works area, quickly passing out of view behind building which fronts onto a road. I spend much time trying make sure the engines passed through the scenery offering glimpses of the loco and the stock, before disappearing again. The next section may well give the viewer a little more time to observe the loco and stock.
The layout requires a little finishing, I have to detail the street level a little more and then it will be back to planning the next stage.
The effect which I am most happy with, is using individual cut card to represent the slate walls, and coping. I think this is the best way in capturing this effect barring using real slate.
I hope you enjoy the photos as much as I have enjoyed making the model.
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Great photos! The area around the river I almost took as scene from Newcastle Emlyn where my brother stays!
very pretty indeed! Nice layout
regards
JdF
The engine shed in Album 6 is very atmospheric. Altogether an enjoyable 'visit'. Thank you.
Julian
Thanks all,
Some photos of the second module, which I have been concentrating on for the last month.
http://s348.photobucket.com/albums/q347/ASK2008_photos/Model%20Railway%20Module%202%20May%202009/
Cheers
Alex
Well gone Alex, super work.
Very nice, very nice indeed!
Some of the shots remind me a bit of Dulas when looking at the stone buildings.
magnificent - shown particularly by the fact you can hardly tell that the black and white image is of a model!