I've started so I'll finish.

First some bad news. My trusty modelling chair and I have parted company. Literally. Unfortunately it gave way during a modelling session. Thankfully the replacement has been sourced. It swivels and tilts and everything. The only problem is the incessant bleeping every two minutes. Da da da daaaaa, da da.

Now that my buttocks have returned to a comfortable place, the other bad news. The pva river didn't work. It dried clear but with lots of tiny bubbles. I wonder if this is a reaction to the paint. Thankfully I was able to remove it without doing much damage.

On the good news front, the second idea which uses artists acrylic gel medium has been much more successful. Two coats have been applied and as it holds texture, it is going to give me the effect I was after. I wasn't trying to replicate dappled sunlight playing on the water but it's quite pleasing.

Lower Queens Road is starting to take shape. I've made bases for both sides of the line. The one in the foreground will have a couple of the houses on the left hand side (on of which was owned by the railway). The one at the back has a representation of the planking that bridged the river and allowed access to the WC&PR station. The gate gave access to the GWR goods yard. I'll put a bit of track to represent the stub end of the siding and yes it will be P4 just because I can!

The station building has had its initial paint coat and I'm pleased with the colour.

It's the same as the tanks which now have tops, some lining out added and added detail for the water level indicator and other bits.

edit : Forgot to add the photo of the classic entrance view...