There are many reasons why people build model railways from those who want to play trains and model villages to those whose creations represent a time and place of historical, social or geographic interest. I unashamedly place myself in the latter group though my aspirations are probably greater than my abilities can deliver.

At what point a train set becomes a model railway is moot but what is undeniable is that those layouts which appeal to me also show artistry.

In my mind Bosmelin is a fully scenic diorama with a railway running through it. Any resemblance to Boscarne Junction is entirely deliberate but I have created a story to justify the differences that have been forced upon me by the simple logistics of space available for the model; and my budget. Nevertheless, the actual track layout will be included almost exactly to scale and it is for this use that the three base boards shown in the photograph are destined.

The basic frames for the main scenic element are 1220mm x 610mm. 3 off. Just got to get them properly joined and braced and can then think about getting them joined into the curved ends (visible in the background.

Track bed will be about 110mm above the top of the side girders and the rear hill rises about 120mm above the track bed. The track arrangement is effectively on a ledge cut into the hill side.

I think there will be additional scenic boards attached certainly on the front and possibly on the rear unless I can craft a cunning back scene (yes, I have Paul Bambridge’s book.)

Onward.

Thanks for visiting.

Richard

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