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My first layout for a number of years, aiming to get this up and running during 2011

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First 4 baseboards made.

Hi all,   Thought I would update my blog, I have now managed to make my first 4 baseboards. As discussed previously I am using the polyfoam technique. The polyfoam was finally purchased from B&Q and measures 1200mm x 500mm Polyfoam Link. I braced the edge of the board using 32mm x 17mm wood. The first board I made the frame and then tried to attach the frame to the foam, this was not easy as the foam wasn’t 100% square. Therefore for the remaining boards I measured and cut each le
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Time to make a start.

Well the ribs and elbow have finally mended so time to start the baseboard. I have been planning on taking a trip into Northampton to the B&Q Warehouse to get my space board, this is a round trip of nearly 40 miles so takes a while. Today however I found that my local Wickes also supplied the same space boards according to their website.   I popped in on the way home from work and purchased three space boards, I had already brought the baton I was planning on using to make the frame.
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Christmas 2010 - Didnt go to plan

Happy New Year.   My plan for getting this railway started made a good start on christmas day with the receipt of some track and turnouts with a couple of point motors as well.   Boxing day, things took a turn for the worse when I managed to slip down two quarry tile steps at my parents house. Such a small fall but somehow managed to fracture the radial head of my right arm and a couple of ribs. The arm is well on the mend and already typing again howver the ribs are a killer! I have the
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Background and Initial Thoughts

Thank you for taking the time to read my blog, I am planning on starting this railway during the forthcoming festive holiday and money and time allowing hope to get it running during 2011.   Me:   I am a happily married 34 year old with 2 young children. I am employed as a computer programmer specialising in designing bespoke solutions for small businesses to aid their daily tasks. I am also a qualified domestic electrician and I have a little experience with electronics.   Having had
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