Good evening,

It's been a while since I updated this blog with progress on my "little slice of Grantham shed" layout. I have been concentrating on getting the coaling tower structure nearer to being finished before starting anything else as, to be honest, I am enjoying progressing this structure as I would like it to be the main focal point of the layout.

I have added the top section to the tower, however, having studied a few more of the sublime photos on the excellent thread "returning to Grantham" on the LNER website, I noticed that there was also a window and access door to the Eastern face which I will need to find a way of adding. If anyone has any photos of this side, which seemed to have been rarely photographed, I would be very grateful.

Also worked on has been the feeder floor with some supports added underneath using strips of 1.5mm plasticard, cut to shape and trimmed to fit.

Last but not least, some LNER 7 plank wagon kits and chassis have been received from the 2FS association shop which I will make a start on once I have finished tackling my first 3 china clay wagons for my Par layout.

A few progress shots...

A view of the Eastern face

Western face

Feeder floor progress

7 plank wagon body kits and etched chassis

Still plenty to do. I'll update again soon.

Best regards,

Jeremy