Back in February - March it all started with a platform warping problem. I knew at the time that I wanted to replace it with a plastic one to increase working life and promptly went and bought a couple of Wills platform sections. Then the job went on hold as we had a heat wave and outdoor adventure pursuits took over.

In June-July I decided that I didn't like my station buildings as well as the platform as they took up too much space on the board and looked a little tatty. Not liking any kits that were on offer because of space I decided to go for it and try my scratchbuilding skills.

The station that I am building is loosely based on those on the Great Central - Quorn & Woodhouse / Rothley with the island platform and the entrance from the bridge idea. So far I have designed and built the staircase coming off the bridge using slaters sheets and plastikard & an old report cover.The ticket office / parcel room is also nearing completion - cheers to Langley for their excellent brass etchings! Currently working on the roof of building 1. Still need to do do building 2 which comprises of the ladies waiting room and main waiting room. I need to get a gents urinal from somewhere in kit form.

The platform is almost complete with only one section left to build and join together

Photos of progress are in the gallery http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php/gallery/album/2214/1085-mattington-station-rebuild/