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Entry posted by ullypug February 14, 2010

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Modelling progress has been made, I'm pleased to say, in many forms. The show last weekend was a blast. Really enjoyed Rochdale and didn't get back too late.

Also, I've built a new layout. This took almost all of last Monday morning and comprises a 1.5m x 1.0m board with an oval, loop and couple of sidings. Oh and some grass mat. I painted the board grey first and then cut away trackbed and roadways. All this was duly presented to my son on his birthday on Tuesday and was a big success. The fact that daddy's now got somewhere to test any rtr offerings before they get converted to P4/EM has got nothing to do with it (ok maybe a little). Doesn't have a name yet though and I somehow doubt it'll ever get out on to the exhibition circuit, but you never know. I'd post the picture I took if I could find my camera. Anyway, we've had fun playing with the blue engine and some of my old stuff.

Wheal Elizabeth will be out next Saturday at the EM member's day in Chippenham. Bit of a blow if you're not a member I suppose, but you could come along and join... It's just on the Saturday and I don't think it will an intensive experience.

Coin's come down on the side of Clevedon, but at the moment I fully intend to build Cheddar afterwards. I want to make some progress on this before Easter so hopefully will get around to ordering materials for the baseboards.