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A very inspiring little layout idglover.

Hi 08221 This is a very interesting project and I look forward to further updates of your progress. I am still unsure exactly where the platform and canopy will go. Can you enlighten me. Regards, Nigel

Hi Sparks I really like what you have done. Has there been any more progress? Nigel

That's going to be a rapid build. Looking forward to seeing the progress in your next update. Nigel

Hi Mike, good start. Have you decided on a track plan yet? How are you planning to raise the base to span the rail between the two boxes? I assume the scenic/ off-scene split is around 3ft/ 1.5ft. An APA box is about 27 inches I think. Good luck with the build. Nigel

Hi John Do you have any close ups of the trainshed. I am thinking of building part of one in a bitsa station micro layout. Some key dimensions would be useful too. Nigel

This is such a tremendous layout. It deserves wider exposure. I keep getting drawn back, hoping for further updates. More pictures please.

Julian, I think this a fantastic layout that is truly inspirational. I have a few questions, if you don't mind. Do you operate any kind of timetable? What do you do about loco release, without a run-round? What made you decide to have points in your fiddle yard, rather than have a traverser or sector plate? Does the fiddleyard design cause you any limitations, operationally? Nigel

Looking good so far. When do you intend to start building? What sort of baseboard will you be using? Nigel

Hi Les I think your layout looks great, particularly the way it fits into its environment. The backscenes are particularly effective. Can you post a track plan and tell us how big it is? How long has it taken to get to this stage? Nigel

'A new timber flow, operated by Colas Rail, will commence operation on Wednesday December 7th 2011. Trains will run twice weekly to and from Teignbridge on the Newton Abbot to Heathfield line, and the contract will run for three years.' The News above was reported on the SWRG forum today. Times are not available yet.

Do you know why stopblocks are in place at Teignbridge if trains are going to have to run to Heathfield for the loco to run round? Nigel

I've been toying with the same idea after I saw a picture of Brimley halt on the Moretonhampstead branch. I've looked at loads of pictures of other halts since, throughout Devon and Cornwall. Which one to choose is the problem. I'd just use it to practice scenic techniques and try something different. It would be great if it was operational too, even though it would be so small. Nigel