When I started this in October I don't think I realised just how much work was involved in making a large portable layout.

I had worked out the track would probably be 1K when points, decoders and all was built in, but this has just seemed to

go on forever. However today I pinned down the last points by completing the south station throat with it's 6 assorted

turnouts that includes a double slip and a 3 way.

From above it shows main lines to the right, with the left siding to serve the builders merchants & timber yard, with a spare

siding between.

This layout was/is planned to be as compact and portable as possible, while offering some 45 Feet + of main line running

with some sidings and 'industry' to serve by freight movements. As such there will be almost no back scenes behind the inner

buildings. This way it is hoped that perhaps 2 small family cars can transport, at the most 3 vehicles meaning no hired vans.

Hiring vans becomes a problem insurance wise when you pass 70 ..... and for that I have just 7 weeks !!!

Dad-1