llanben

Far from being dull I think this is a very impressive layout in the making. I am all too aware of the challenges of space that you refer to; I model in a garden shed which accommodates a circular layout that can represent the Western Region in either the late 50's or early 70's dependent on locos, stock and vehicles. Unlike your very 'grown up' approach I have been unable to resist cramming the layout with depots, factories and such like; I know it's simply too full but all those lorises havre to go somewhere! I shall continue to watch developments with interest.

These are brilliant pictures, I especially like the prairie tank, really grainy and full of atmosphere. Thanks for the postings.

I'm busy buying stock to give me the option to switch my layout from the early 60's to the early 70's so that I can 'ring the changes' in about an hour. I'd really like a Class 31 in blue but think the only one that's available is the Hornby Railroad version and just want to be sure that it's smooth runner and not of the coffee grinder motor ilk of some earlier Hornby offerings. I'd be grateful for any views that owners of this loco might have.