After being reasonably satisfied with Hillbrow, I have turned my attention to a continuous run layout.
Restricting myself to a 4' x 2' board, so it will fit the trestles purposely aquired for Hillbrow, I have named the new effory Woody Lane.
I attach an image of how far I have reached- there has been a rethink as the plan seems too fussy. I will probably end up with a continuous circuit with one or possibly two sidings. It is proposed to have amineral line over a viaduct at the rear of the scenic section disappearing behind the backscene on either side.
So- thats how far I have got.
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Hi Steve,
I will be very interested to see how your layout progresses as I am planning something similar. I am new to 009 and pretty inexperienced with model railways actually. Are you using Peco set track or mainline flextrack? I have designed a similar layout with Anyrail on a 2x4' module with a backscene around 3/4 of the way back. As this is my first post on this forum I'm not sure how to post a diagram of my layout- but wouldn't want to hijack your thread anyway.
Good luck with your layout- I shall watch with interest and may well ask advice as you go along.
All the best,
Ian
The track is Peco mainline with live frog points. Have not finalised the track plan yet but hope to next week. Will keep you posted.
Steve
Thanks for that- I have purchased Peco mainline and the live frog points too as I remember having trouble iwith the insulfrog points years ago. I'm afraid it's what put me off 009 originally.
Ian
It's been a long time but Woody Lane is now just about complete.
After a couple of false starts a simple continuous circuit with a passing loop and single siding was decided on.
A few pictures to show how it has developed, I did feel at one point that I had more trees than the Forestry Commission.
Very nice! Since you mention the trees, what kind are they?
Chinese imports collected over the last couple of years Thanks for the kind comment.
Woody Lane makes it's exhibition debut this Saturday, 2nd March 2019.
Meadway Hall, Ham Lane, Compton Dundon, Street, Somerset TA11 6PQ
OPENING TIMES: 10-30am - 4-30pm
ADMISSION: Adults
I hope it goes well Steve. It's a nice layout.
Thanks Michael
Nice layout, now the question no one should ask - is that really an elephant to the left of the house in the last picture, or an optical illusion?
Ha Ha no escapees from the circus- it's a horse with its front legs on a terrain anomaly (lump)!
Thanks for the kind comment.
Steve
Woody Lanes first outing with loco on the bridge.
Woody Lane will be at the Moors Valley Railway Open Weekend next weekend-13th & 14th July.
Woody Lane is being shown at the Exmoor Coast Railway Modellers Exhibition in Minehead this weekend 3rd August 2019.
The MineheadEye, Mart Road, Minehead TA24 5JB.
Opening from 10am till 4.30pm.
Hope you have a great time!
Always a good time at Minehead-thanks.
Woody Lane will be at the Wimborne 009 group show on 7th December. BE THERE1
Quote from: Steve Facknell on October 12, 2019, 22:01
Woody Lane will be at the Wimborne 009 group show on 7th December. BE THERE1
What Steve meant to say is that Woody Lane will be at the Wessex NG Modellers and Friends fun day at Colehill Memorial Hall, near Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 2LR on 7 December. Not the biggest NG show of the year but possibly the friendliest, AND the last opportunity of the year to grab yourselves an extra Christmas present or two at the full 009 Soc Sales table . See You There!
Suitably Chastised!
Thanks Mick.
Due to my illness Woody Lane wasn't at Colehill.
Because of serious family illness Woody Lane is unable to appear at SWOONS.
Next exhibition is Bournemouth in February- so fingers crossed!
Sorry to hear your news Steve, hope it is all resolved soon.
Mick
Thank you Mick- not a good end to last year or a good start for this, hopefully will improve.
Woody Lane will be shown-
East Dorset Area N Gauge Group
- Bournemouth Model Railway Exhibition
Sat 8th - Sun 9th February 2020
The Hamworthy Club, Magna Road, Wimborne, Dorset BH21 3AP
OPENING TIMES: SAT 10am-5pm, SUN 10am-4.00pm
ADMISSION: Adults £6.00