It does give this little layout that little bit of something extra. Having toned it down a bit you can almost see the trees moving in a gentle breeze. 

What is noticable is how much older liveries on steam locos blended in with the scenery. The coaches really stand out against the variety of greens you have used. 

I have to say you have done a stunning job with this! 

Thanks Stephen!

The sky is an important breakthough in dealing with a bit of modeller's block... we all get it, though I suspect I'm particularly prone... with the sky right I can get on with the illuminated 'roof' structure and front frame which will have the scene largely, sort of, finished.

That just leaves a few enjoyable jobs, which can be 'posted' through the front frame to finish it all off:

-A little more depth in the river: the lower edge of the frame will provide a 'dam' at the front that will retain 'water' while it dries, and finish things off neatly.

-Fencing.

-Distant Signal in the trees to the right.

-A small sprinkling of people (again think gala weekend) including an N gauge effigy of myself.

~and last but not least~

The revised face for the bridge (coming soon)

Oh dear... what have I started?

What'll be the next 50 shades installment I wonder?

The sky looks good but do I detect an overall red tint to the photo? - maybe the lighting or the white balance on the camera?

Oh dear... what have I started?

What'll be the next 50 shades installment I wonder?

Aha, well I was careful to make it only 'nearly' 50 shades... wouldnt want to go the whole way in polite company!

The sky looks good but do I detect an overall red tint to the photo? - maybe the lighting or the white balance on the camera?

Yep, the lighting, or my modest appreciation of what all the buttons on Mrs. J's camera do, has created a red tinge that isnt really there in reality. When its not snowing I will get some shots of it outside in natural light.

Thanks for all the kind comments, more installments soon!