As I have access to a proper computer for an hour or two I am utilising the time to bring you a quick update on Ffarquhar.

First up is that have now attached the Control Panel to the layout, which is bolted on and secured with wing nuts, this is so I can take it off after a running/working session and for transportation/storage.

I have also given the track a preliminary coat of Railmatch Sleeper Grime which does take away the "Toy Train" look of Peco track, the least enjoyable bit was painting the doubleslip. I had to make sure that I didn't get any paint anywhere where it can act as an insulator... Tests after the paint had dried showed that I wasn't entirely successful but after cleaning the affected areas, it runs once more.

As can be seen from pictures I have started to build the platform which is made from strips of thick card that I managed to obtain from the local supermarket where I happen to work. The Platform face was then laminated with embossed brick plasticard and painted to match the station building.

That's all for now, As I have the rest of the week off I shall hopefully be ballasting until next time here is a picture of Thomas waiting at Ffarquhar Station