After nearly 4 years I think its safe to say that it is a very slow train and the rail replacement bus may have been quicker!

While the actual modelling side of things has still not progressed much, there has been a lot of work going on behind the scenes. Thanks to some help and advice from some good friends in our new road the track plan has changed but the overall location has stayed the same.

Even with actual modelling on hold there has been no shortage of things going on behind the scenes. The track plan has now progressed to the point that I have been able to work out the signalling for the station. It now features 3 platforms with a disconnected stabling point for the station pilot, that will now hold "The Gresley Buffet" which is in a converted Gresley buffet car. The former "UP" line now being converted to separate line connecting the Steveley brewery yard and the line to Steveley Quay.

I've also been working on the signal box lever frame, even though the model is n gauge and you probably wont be able to see it I still want to get things as accurate as I can. This includes interiors for the station buildings. Where I've been working on some posters, which have included creating replica tickets from the NER, LNER, & BR APTIS eras based on some old tickets I found in my parents loft. I've also been working on the timetable for the entire layout as well as planning the entire line.

Hopefully over the next few weeks actual modelling work will move forward. And fingers crossed it wont be another 4 years before the next post.