OK are we all sitting down........ right....... Tanfield show ( sept 10-11) will be the last outing for AC lines so if you havn't seen it this will be the layouts last show appearence as I have big changes in the pipeline !!

Currently the situation is this...

I have an N gauge layout that is beyond repair. The framing for the baseboards has sagged in the middle and TBH the track isn't that great so this will be scrapped. It will be replaced by a new N gauge exhibition layout in the future.

The Heatherburn. This will also be disposed of as I have lost intrest in it ! One of the ply baseboards outside is rotting away + other outside issues so the time has come to call it a day.

AC lines. As most will know this started out as a YMR module and as such I have a few headaches with it !! Trent valley is only part complete so not much point in going any further with it. I had considered selling the modules but I wouldn't get back what I put into them so I will be reusing all the track and buildings.

This brings me on to my next issue what is the best way of reclaiming track especialy the point work ?

Now before everyone starts trying to talk me out of it I have not taken the decission lightly to dispose of the layouts. What I want is a layout that I can actualy opperate at home but could go to a show if required. I have mesured the inside of the garage and relisticly I have 8' x 16' to play with. This time I will plan the layout properly so to incorprate all the features I want given the smaller space. Scenic wise the layout will be a mix of potters, heatherburn and trent valley as I intend to reuse all the structures and features from the existing layouts. A terminus with some through running would be ideal so im looking at split levels so plenty of visual intrest. Now that I have finaly made a decission im going to have a play with anyrail.