Almost certainly the UK's first (and only?) large Chinese HO roundy-roundy layout.
26ft x 10ft , requires XLB transit van. Based in Watford. Six operators
Contact : Paul Stapleton 07799728863 teamyakima@hotmail.com
This is a layout that tells a story that 99% of exhibition visitors don't know - the very last BIG steam operation in the world taking place in the 21st century! So this appeals to railfans, but also to the family audience as I have packed the layout with unusual features to engage with the 'average' exhibition visitor including authentic sound effects and working level crossing barriers but there are many others - come and see for yourselves at Fareham October 2019 or Warley November 2019.
Still unfinished - shown at CMRA exhibition Jan 2019
Here is how we present it - our display board shown at each end of the layout ….
Prototype shot taken in 2007 of typical industrial system …………..
My version...…………...
Features :
Authentic operation - last of mainline steam action in 2004 alongside diesel powered national rail system alongside steam powered industrial railway. Constant action on the scenic front.
Four circuits : Bi-directional steam powered regional railway. Twin track diesel powered China Rail mainline. Bi-directional industrial line
Passenger trains up to 17 coaches long
Double headed 2-10-2 hauled freight trains
Banking station where bankers attach to industrial line trains and leave on a 1/30 incline
Steam sound
Many working features - level crossing barriers etc
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