I said I would update today, sadly no pictures- will add them to this block as soon as I can take them.

So far-

• Controller has arrived- I can now test some wiring and scrimp for a decoder.
• The ballast is all laid on the scenic section and I added the finer cinder edges around the track. This was then dyed with black indian ink added to the PVA mix, which will form the basis for paint fx- Will try to illustrate this with my pics.
• The tricky join between the curved throat board and the main "yard" board is about half done- once final alignment is sorted I can begin to fix the point motors and build the control board.
• The final points for the throat are on order
• I have got most of the parts for the 2 main running lines to the station.
• I laid the lane surface with fine sand and ink dyed PVA

Problem wise-

• Still haven't got the money for the last bits of trackwork and point motors
• Don't have a DCC loco for testing
• Have no scatter/ scenic material for scenic board
• Have not designed or built a fiddle yard
• Boards have no legs- Parts are there, will to wordwork is absent.

None of these are insurmountable (I hope!) and I am generally pleased with the work so far. Will try and get some pictures Friday as I have to work tomorrow:angry:

W***- It is a four letter word for a reason...