Hello Carl

I have a 009 exhibition layout - Green End - which draws inspiration from the Welshpool line.

We run Beyer Peacocks built from the Golden Arrow kit - unfortunately this is no longer available and is as rare as hen's teeth!

I've been researching for a layout of Llanfair Caereinion for too long. I've got over 300 historic photos of the whole railway and a number of drawings and surveys. Unfortunately I'm all archived out and have no enthusiam to build the layout at the moment!

I wish you luck - it's a fantastic little railway. If you haven't got a copy, do get the Wild Swan history of the line - it's a great help in working out the various track changes over the years - particularly at the Welspool yard.

I look forward to following your progress.

Dest wishes

David Gander

Hello David,

Thanks for the kind words and encouragement.

I was aware of the Golden Arrow kits, but you've confirmed my suspicions about their being scarce. I do have a Langley "Sir Drefaldwyn" on the way--a decision rationalized within the American context of being an acceptable "creative anachronism" (and besides, I've got the correct chassis already).

Thanks also for the description of the Wild Swan reference.

Best Wishes,

Carl