Arnold Lane Wharf

[gazzerk]

If you use MDF, how do you get track pins in or do you glue track down?

[Isle of Stoner]

I use Hornby track pins which are a little stouter and I drill a hole through the sleeper and into the mdf and then push the pin in with an old punch which has just the right sized concave end. Simplz.

[Isle of Stoner]

Here is a picture of where the layout lives, along with tool boxes, stock boxes and the ironing board etc.

[Graeme Dunbar]

Seeing your photo reminds me of a recent discussion online relating to materials for protective covers for layouts. Are you considering a cover for it?

Someone suggested foamcore board and I suggested "Correx" fluted PVC or fluted polycarbonate (B&Q had some thin stuff about 6 mm thick), but I'm not too sure what glues or cements to use. I ordered 10 sheets of 8 ft x 4 ft Correx at work, but unfortunately the offcuts are too small to be of use elsewhere.

I have a small N gauge layout that is similarly propped up out of the way and have been wondering about some sort of cover.

[berryr99]

Slightly off-topic but in relation to layout covers.

I have a permanent 009 layout, about 8ftx2ft (sorry can't do metric) and struggling to find a protetcive cover that doesn't disturb the scenery. tried old sheet etc but as you pull it off inevitably something gets disturbed/pulled out of place.

Just wondered if anyone had discovered anything better

Bob Berry

[B.Meldon]

Hi Bob

I use thin black bin liners, cut into sheets and fixed together with masking tape. (Masking tape side upward.)
This works well at keeping out the dust and also prevents the scenery from fading. They are very light and also smooth so they do not damage even the most delicate details.
I have other covers of the same design for the exhibition layouts, and these get used to cover the layouts over night if required at two day + shows.

Brian Meldon

[Isle of Stoner]

I have had a late invite to bring my 009 'Arnold Lane Wharf' layout along to Paul Towers mini exhibition which takes place in the Ganolfan in Porthmadog this Saturday from 10 am to 4.30pm. It is mainly standard gauge I believe but I will be flying the NG flag and the FR will have a stand there too.

The Ganolfan is just over the bridge from Harbour Station so a trip to the FR shop and then maybe a trip down the High street to see the WHHR could make for a very succesful day.