After a good few weeks of inactivity (work; christmas; real life, etc) I've actually done a small amount of modelling today. The two turnouts were modified to allow proper live frog operation, and the track was cut to fit, using a shiny new pair of Xuron cutters. It might not sound much, but psychologically it feels important: for some reason I'd been putting off the point modifications for far too long, as I just couldn't get my head around them. This explanation helped a lot.

Next I need to mark up where the various holes need to be drilled, and get on with the drilling. Then wiring up and connecting the point motors (SEEPS left over from the last layout).

I've yet to work out exactly what I want to do with the fiddleyard, but I think a 'fiddlestick' solution may work best. I plan a trip to a DIY store for inspiration soon.