Peter Kazmierczak Posted April 2 Author Share Posted April 2 I've decided to slightly alter the name of the layout to Aston-on-Trent; more in keeping with how the MR/LMS would've likely called it. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Kazmierczak Posted April 7 Author Share Posted April 7 I feel that creating a "sense of place" for a layout helps to build that elusive railway atmosphere. It also gives a sense of purpose to its operation and train movements. So this is where the imaginary Aston-on-Trent freight branch is located in South Derbyshire. Running for less than two miles, it leaves the MR Sawley & Weston line at Weston-on-Trent station. Running north-eastwards, it skirts Weston Grange and Birdcage Wood, running along the north side of the Trent & Mersey canal. The terminus is at the exchange yard with a tramway (that really existed) from gypsum/alabaster pits up in Aston Hills, running across Aston Moor to a wharf on the Trent & Mersey. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Kazmierczak Posted April 11 Author Share Posted April 11 Thought that the brickwork by the loading dock looked too pristine, so I hacked a bit off... First photo is before; second after. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Kazmierczak Posted April 24 Author Share Posted April 24 Nothing much happenin' at Aston... 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Kazmierczak Posted Friday at 09:23 Author Share Posted Friday at 09:23 Another quiet day at Aston-on-Trent... 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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