Family Christmas preperations are in full swing so all things 'Brooke Stone' related have gone on the back burner for a while.

I did managed however a job last night and a few pics this morning before packing everything away in the train room until my long awaited 4 day break between Christmas & the New Year.

The 'big end' building has been painted, weathered & sealed with just the lighting, signage and roof to sort out.

With a can of beans standing in for the 5th un built structure these pics show the progress so far and how things look at the close of the year.

Pleased with the views from right to left looking through the small gaps in the buildings. I think come the summer, in the right weather conditions and with a decent backdrop this particular angle could become my favourite.

Could'nt resist a few loco shots as well. The 25 & 56 provide a time span of around 15 years and so long as I am careful with the detail the board could run anywhere from late seventies to present day.

.....and last up my favourite so far. Dont think the grass is looking to OTT now. The growth in the 4ft was trimmed and everything was dusted with various shades of black & brown powder and after sealing with hairspray i'm a bit happier to continue with its use on further areas of the board.

Have a very Merry Christmas everyone & the next update should be post turkey around the 27th !!