Having given it some thought as to how I would like to progress the layout over 2020 I have come up with a list of 10 things I intend to get done on the layout this year. Also a list of projects id like to start and hopefully finish this year.

So Leith Central Plans

1, Order, install and track work down for the second scenic board and assess the best route forward for the fiddleyard board and maybe even get this ordered as well,

2, Build the main station building and roof supports ready to start on the overall roof centre piece of the layout.

3, Motorise all points on board 1

4, Start on Ballasting.

5, Source and get in situ the Board 1 bridge at the start of the station curve.

6, Finish the station forecourt and start on the bus station side properly

7, Run the first train into the station

8, Do at least 1 update video per month

9, Design timetable once all scenic track laid.

10, Install buffer end furniture to platform 3 and 4 and install platform 1 and 2 OLE (Ballast and wiring permitting)

Other projects and video ideas.

1, Visit other peoples railways to vary the interest on the channel (Visiting my dad and brothers work in progress layouts later in the month and club layouts to start with)

2, Crane centre piece mini-layout/diorama for under £225

3, Get to track laying stage on N Gauge mini-layout

4, Start on operation Speedlink & Enterprise (RTR Weathering, Kitbashing and scratch building wagons for Leith Central).

5, Build my first fully scratch build item of stock. (Suggestions welcome but aiming for something simple and Scottish)

This as well as Train and bus updates on the Youtube channel should keep me nice and busy through the year and I am excited to get started. There is plenty to get on with time permitting and this quick entry will give me something to look back at in a years time to see how far I actually got. Hope you enjoy following the model and I always appreciate feedback, help and suggestions. Equally if you have a layout your proud of id like to see more. I have taken great inspiration form Dean Park and Everard Junction among other great layouts online and also found Club membership fun and hope to meet more modellers and see more great videos over the coming year.

Thanks for reading.

Tom