JamesGWR101 Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 I was wondering if my fellow modellers could help me. I have an n gauge model railway layout which i'm trying to think of a name for (see above). I am stuck with trying to think of one so I was hoping you could help me. here is a bit of background info about the layout. The layout is located somewhere in modern day Yorkshire depicts a freight yard that is owned by Network Rail. The shed takes deliveries and is also where locomotives owned by Network rail are maintenanced. The yard also serves the nearby power station (as seen on backscene) and coal trains visit frequently. Network rail base some of their Locomotives and rolling stock here so it isn't unusual to see a ISP in the middle of June! Steam locomotives also occasionally visit the yard with their support coach (a MK1 Full brake) and can be seen in the yard for a short while before leaving. I hope this this helps you think of a name. Many thanks James Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
col_kilgore Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 Hi James , Just had a quick look at a list of Yorkshire place names , http://www.daelnet.co.uk/placenames/index.cfm How about ; Thoralby Exchange Coverham Halton East Have a browse , endless names to be had there Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imustbemadatmyage Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 You could always use the generic Yorkshire name for any West Yorkshire place - Cleckhuddersfax! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthBrit Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 Eggborough near Selby could be Eggby, or Drax and Ferrybridge. Into Draxbridge. Then there could be Draxborough 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpendle Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 I always thought it a pity that neither Wetwang nor Blubberhouses were ever served by rail. Regards, John P 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke the train spotter Posted April 20, 2019 Share Posted April 20, 2019 You could always add west/east/North/south before the name of a real place. Maybe east Langton or north heslerton Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesGWR101 Posted April 20, 2019 Author Share Posted April 20, 2019 10 hours ago, jpendle said: I always thought it a pity that neither Wetwang nor Blubberhouses were ever served by rail. Regards, John P Wetwang was served by rail. The Malton dodger train went through there via Fimber. But the line was closed in the 60s due to Beeching, But, Wetwang is going to be connected by rail again but part of a preserved railway. The Yorkshire Wolds Railway runs a diesel shunter called Sir Tatton Sykes on a length of track giving cab rides. There is also a Mk1 coach that contains a museum, there's free parking on the site and a cafe. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesGWR101 Posted April 20, 2019 Author Share Posted April 20, 2019 (edited) Thanks for your help of helping me decide on a name. After a lot of thought, I've chosen the name Draxton. As there is a power station on the back-scene of the layout which looks like Drax And I didn't want a long name. Edited April 20, 2019 by JamesGWR101 Spelling error 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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