Cheers, Neil. The flowers need a bit more work, don't they? My wife's going to have a look at them later, she won't hold back, especially as she's got a bit of a thing about bluebells.

Let me know if you're ever back up this neck of the woods, needless to say - would be delighted to show you the layout.

A great set of Pictures Al, as Neil said an impressive bit of all round modelling from the weathting, the scenincs and the wonderful subtle backscene giving great depth and realism to the images. Even the two swans look very natural. The first shot of the 4F on the bridge and the 3/4 front view of the T9 which looks particually North Cornwall (esepcially with those headsignals) / edge of Dartmoor to me.

Lovely stuff but, while I know older houses had poor insulation, should there still be a smidgen of snow on the cottage rooves somewhere?

Graham - as you've probably gathered, I'm not averse to running the layout as if it is somewhere else in the country, such as Cornwall. Thanks for the kind words.

Olddudders: you're quite right about the roof but there's a reason for it - the roof is due to be replaced, so I haven't put snow on it yet. I have some Wills sheeting ready to go on over the original card roof. The other cottage in the winter scene does have snow on it, but I don't seem to have a picture of it yet.

Exquisite modelling and very convincing 'scene setting'. I do like the change of scene that the seasons modules provides.

Thanks, all! Proof of how inspiring a day in the good company of friendly modellers can be. Roll on the next member's day!