Referring somebody to this Bosmelin Site today I discovered that I had made no updates since February 2021. I was somewhat aghast although it was never my intention to document progress that frequently, a year was far too long between updates.

Nevertheless when I observe what progress there has been it is actually hard to see that much has happened despite my toil and endeavour. So without excuse here are some pictures of the baseboards. In fact a test run around the layout to check joins and level is probably not too far off now.

The junction area showing land form

General view.

The plan is essentially Boscarne Junction

And being Boscarne Junction there is a river & two bridges. Quite a lot of compromise in the track plan & landscape here. Incidentally the floor is about 25-40mm lower at this end of the Railway Parlour.

The ‘back stage’ area. I think I’ve made this a bit narrow but space is short. I think a combination of some sidings and cassettes will be used for changing trains will be necessary.

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