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May 2016 update

ullypug

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Morning all
just a bit of an update on Cheddar.
I hadn't realised it's been 3 months since I last updated, but then progress has slowed a bit (mainly as a result of other distractions!), but in between making track for a friend's layout and tinkering away with the prairie I've stuck the odd bit of track down for the 7th board.
You can see in the picture what I mean; the line on the left is the stone loading siding which rose up towards the bridge. I think ultimately I'll need one of the High Level fly shunter wagons to replicate the gravity shunting on this siding. The middle track is the main bi-directional running line whilst the one on the right is the siding which ran up to the McAlpine stone loading point and Cheddar West Ground Frame up towards Axbridge.
The eagle eyed of you will spot a pen line setting out what will be the Bristol Waterworks siding, the turnout for which will be on the next board, but will end up on this one. I'm going to squeeze things around here a little bit so I can represent some of the waterworks buildings (eventually).
So one more board to do scenic wise anyway before I think about the next bit - roundy roundy seems to be the way to take this (after suggestions from the potential operators - I didn't say 'revolt'...).
In the meantime, I think I'm going to need to think about the storage options for this - some form of stacking arrangement seems sensible.

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When you say 'stacking', Andrew, is that for storage at home? What about exhibitions?

Ideally both. The Rochdale MRG have a system whereby each board has a couple of end plates which also form the base for the board above. Each board is carried out to the van on its own, then stacked up once loaded. Adjacent boards clip together with over sprung catches. This can be replicated at home too.

That's the plan!

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