James1985

I can’t say too much on NR due to “ongoing conversations” however I think it’s safe to say it’s going ahead. I’ll fill you in privately! I’m not that green fingered but that wooden bench is ideal to watch the dog leg it through the gap in the fence and dodge the trains.. on a serious note, it looks superb and I can’t wait to see it in person.

Apologies for the dragging up of old news however I’m a casual reader and met Simon through my ownership of the cottages so have a look every month or so. you are correct Andrew, the current curvature wouldn’t allow the higher speed trains to go round without “falling over’ so a reduced curve is needed and the cottages are for the chop. That’s what NR explained to me anyway. ’looking good Simon, keep up the hard graft!

Hi Pete, as a layman to the modelling world and meeting Simon by chance at the start of his project, I can only commend you on the expert work of the Cottages, they are unbelievable. Whilst not wishing to get involved in the stonework comments (!) i know Simon was modelling from his view of the track in the 1980’s so the stonework would have looked very different back then, but I can attest to the stonework looking different depending on what time of year it is! I’m looking forward, like everyone else, to see the finished version. James

Looking good Simon. keeping my eye every month or so and looks like you’ve been distracted by the fiddle yard! youll have no doubt seen the new proposals from network rail so your model becomes even more symbolic now given the cottages are set for the chop, we’re currently in dialogue with them to understand timescales - sad times! keep up the good work. James (no 3 Heaton lodge)