Before any track laying takes place, I want to see that all I want will fit. The last thing I want is a cramped feel to it. If it means losing a siding, so be it. Tonight I did some test placings of buildings in the station and yard to get a feel of what I am trying to achieve.

The line through the goods shed will have an end loading dock close to the station building. Coal staithes will be in the shed in the background of the first shot. The bay platform, with the 121 in it, will have a loco release big enough for a 4MT tank or Q1 only. Fairly happy with this, so Friday I will perhaps get some more track laying done.

The base board here is 36" wide, just about the maximum to comfortably work across.