While watching the build up to the Belgian Grand Prix this afternoon, I prepared the new platform surface for Scrayingham. I had scraped all the previous ballast platform surface away earlier (and hoovered it up so I don't get in trouble!). So I set about with a paper template and a sheet of Slaters brick embossed plastic, the same as used in the goods shed area which is supposed to be locally sourced brick, afterall the Sandhutton line did serve the brickworks at Claxton, and that formed a large percentage of the traffic.

First off is the paper template with the station bulding (Will's Crossing Kepers Cottage) and shelter (Skaledale) followed by the template in place on the station board, along with an assortment of stock (I fancied a play!). You may also notice Murphy, my assistant enjoying the sunshine!

Once I got the template sorted, it was time to transfer it onto the brick sheet and cut it out

Test fit the buildings

Then check it on the layout

Once I get the reast of the scenic bit sorted, I'll be able to fix it down and paint/weather it. The back of the platform will be edged with some sort of fence with the building acting as the entrance as well as the ticket office and shop. I've made a start with the interior of the office, with patition walls and a flase ceiling made from plasticard. I'm contemplating lighting for it just for a bit of added interest.

J