So it's here! Got back from Doncaster fairly late on Sunday and had chance for a short gawp at 'The Art of Compromise' before bed. Yesterday was mostly taken up with lots of measuring and photographing the layout from every possible angle, working out how it is constructed under the surface and how to start putting my plan into action.

Having the opportunity for a closer look has revealed some nice details that I hadn't spotted earlier, a young boy spotting trains from the railings next to the bridge, an oil drum mounted on a wooden frame by the coal staith, various goods stored next to the goods shed, common-bond brickwork to the bridge, and tiny, barely visible signs and notices.

I was also happy to discover that both my Bachmann Class 08 and newly acquired pre-owned 64xx look equally at home on the layout. That should be a clue for you... 🙂

Next update in a little while, maybe a week or two, whilst I go deep into the planning and start buying the materials I need. Until then, cheers and bye for now.