mark.pannett Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 Hi everyone, I actually signed up some months ago, but have only just got round to regularly logging on. I have restarted modelling after a break of about 45 years; it is something I have always wanted to do, and a recent illness got me thinking that I had better get started while I have the chance. I originally come from East Sussex, having lived around Heathfield / Five Ashes / Cross-in-Hand in my early years. I now live in Great Sampford (NW Essex) and work on the south edge of Cambridge. My original intention was to build a model of Heathfield station, which was on the Cuckoo (Primrose) line, and that remains an ambition, however the space I have available does not allow me to do it any form of justice. I am therefore looking at an imaginary terminus based on that line's architecture, track layout, and stock. I have the baseboard up, a provisional track plan, and some Peco sectional track loosely in place. I have never built a layout before, and as I started this with potentially limited time (it was a serious illness) I decided to go for ease of construction where I could afford it, so sectional track, off-the shelf stock, ready-made or kit buildings, and minimal scenery. As it happens I have recovered much better than I expected, so I am looking at doing more true modelling, which hopefully will give the layout a better flavour of the line. The most important aspect of this for me is to have fun, whether with the modelling / construction, operation (my main interest, and about which I know very little), or meeting other modellers here or at exhibitions. Thanks for listening :-) Mark 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium dhjgreen Posted January 4, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 4, 2019 Welcome to the forum. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
crompton 33 Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 Welcome to the RM forum mark. The old cuckoo line is just 3 miles from my house . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium BR60103 Posted January 5, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 5, 2019 Mark. Welcome. Sometimes it's better to get something down and running, rather than doing it immaculately the first time. Bits can be redone and improved with some experience. But sometimes the shoebox labelled "Euston Station" lasts for decades. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohmisterporter Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 Welcome to the forum, Mark. You will find plenty of advice and inspiration on here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcm@gwr Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 Hello Mark, Welcome to the forum. Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Von Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 This forum will be a great help in your endeavours, Mark. All the best, Ray. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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