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Dear all

 

Not up to the standard of ParkeND's work or the fantastic Netherhope Halt - but this is my progress to date on Tintern - inspired by the Black Dwarf Lightmoor book on West Gloucestershire and Wye Valley lines and the section in it on Tintern.

 

It's full of compromises - and still needs lots of scenic work, a better signal box, (there really is too much light at the end of my tunnel) better integration of structures - but you get the drift of it here. Photos show up all the faults and it needs a lot more work. With other commitments I don't have much spare time to work on it but I enjoy it.

 

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Matt W

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It's full of compromises - and still needs lots of scenic work, a better signal box, (there really is too much light at the end of my tunnel) better integration of structures - but you get the drift of it here. Photos show up all the faults and it needs a lot more work. With other commitments I don't have much spare time to work on it but I enjoy it.

 

Regards

 

Matt W

 

"...but I enjoy it." and that's what it is all about!

 

All too often posts on here seem to get tied up by the latest production delay/price increase/lack of manufacturer communication/design error etc and miss the point of what the hobby is all about. I hope you'll show us more, Matt, when time allows.

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Looks good to me!  For some reason, I am a fan of F of D lines; only been there a few times and  your layout is very convincing.  You should never compare your efforts with others, each has a charm of its own and should be enjoyed.

 

Brian.

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Hi Matt - I reckon your layout looks terrific and is a very good representation of Tintern Station. I live very near the site of the station and know it quite well. It's very convincing indeed. Please show us some more photos and tell us a bit about the construction when you have time.

 

Very good.

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Nice work Matt. Does rather capture Tintern very well. A very attractive prototype in a lovely location.

 

Rob

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