Here is my latest progress on my Bakewell station project, The front entrance canopy has now been assembled and added to the roof line. The tiles are matched in too. The canopy edge details are laser cut and look superb. I am adding the support columns but these are temporarily there until fixed properly. My normal view of the station will be from the platform side so it makes a refreshing change to see the view from the road side,
My dressed stone sheets made by Slaters arrived today. This
I enclose the latest progress pictures of my model of Bakewell station. The doors and sash windows have now been painted and assembled from components custom made for me by York Model making. I have also been assembling the platform canopy brackets which are very delicate, The quality of all the components is first class and they fit perfectly into the building shell . Finally, the roof self-adhesive slate tiles have now been finished and added to the roof.
Next stage is to add the raised
For the past few months I have been working on my version of Bakewell station as it was pre-closure in the 1960's. However, as it is my layout, the line never really closed and it has enabled me to run heritage steam specials and on occasions, even the Royal train through the station. I have visited the area on a number of occasions due to its close proximity to Sheffield, where my son is at University. It is an interesting station containing wonderful architecture, textured local stone, coal y
