Sorry for the long delay since the last entry. My computer died in June and I have only just obtained a replacement.

In the meantime, work has carried on a pace with the new layout and the shed (20'x8') has been cleared, all traces of the old American layout have been cleared out, almost all stock has been disposed of and a start made on the new project.

The layout will consist of a large through station (Netherton, Bilston Road), at one side of the oval with a fiddle yard on the other side of the shed. Directly in front of the fiddle yard is the GWR branch to Bear's End,the track for which has been laid as has the gin pit (Small Colliery) and the Coal Tar Distillery, both served by the branch.

Enough point work has been obtained for me to begin laying the main station but work has been suspended because it is now too cold to work out in the shed for any length of time - yes it can get a bit chilly in Cornwall..

Photos will follow when my wife remembers where she has put the camera!

In the meantime I am working on locos and rolling stock.