Taking things steady while building Leahurst Road has been the best plan of action I've taken in this hobby. Past projects have failed because I wanted the finished result so quickly that when things go wrong I lose all interest and get fed up. The layout now is at a stage where it is really starting to take shape and I am very happy with how well things are going The temptation is still there to get it finished ASAP but I don't want to risk making monumental mistakes that will ruin it in one way or another.

Today was my last day to get some more little bits done on Leahurst Road, I managed to get the canopy fixed as it was far too wonky for my liking. The station end ramp has now been fitted and the road bridge is underway, the platform is almost finished minus the terminus end as I am still waiting for the half relief station building from the Capital Commuter train pack (when will that arrive I wonder?).

I had to fight temptation to frantically buy more NSE stock after buying the Thumper, the Bachmann 159 in NSE livery popped up on eBay at a very good price and I had to pass it by as spending £300 on two units in such a short amount of time is not a good idea on my bus driver wages! I have managed to sell the ScotRail 170 though and I have a locomotive in mind to buy with the money, I'm keeping it quiet until it arrives

Working tomorrow then off to the lovely Lake District for 7 days for a break, so no railway modelling at all until I get back.

Bye for now