Good afternoon all,
I have managed to progress board 3 of the layout (or the London end of Par station) over the last week or so. Ballasting has taken place and the track has been painted.
I first painted the rails in Phoenix "rusty rails" colour, then a week wash of track dirt to take the sheen off the sleepers and blend the rusty rails a little. The ballast is a 70/30 mix of Woodland scenics buff and brown. I used this successfully on my swiss layout and having studied the many photos of Par during the 80's, this colour seems to fit nicely. Once the ballast was dry, I then dry brushed sleeper grime across the tops of the rails and ballast on each side, giving the ballast a subtle weathering and again blending in the rusty rails and the earlier wash of track dirt.
Below are some photos with some stock appropriately positioned to add a little realism.
Almost forgot to say, I have also started building up the embankment next to the bridge with some polystyrene blocks, which have been carved to shape. More to come and a separate blog on that one to follow soon.
Early progress shots
Ballasting finished and painted (Class 37206 lurks in the background! )
View from the other angle
Overall view
From the bridge looking West
My "work in progress" weathered 37206 emerging from underneath the road bridge.
37672 on CDA's bound for St. Blazey
Peak leaving with cross country service
Paved section on platform now painted. Still needs some weathering, any tips would be greatly welcome.
Best regards,
Jeremy
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