Popular Post LDCT Posted March 25 Popular Post Share Posted March 25 (edited) Hi Folks, my first post on RMWeb - thanks for having me! For the last year and a bit I've been working on a layout depicting Caersws on the Cambrian, circa 1958, as accurately as space, cost, distance from the subject, materials availability, and my rusty (and distinctly old-school!) modelling skills will allow. The layout was originally going to depict the Maine Central in US O gauge, but that changed after a trip home to see family in Wales, the random purchase of a '90s-era Hornby Evening Star in Harlech, and the trip back to the USA that started at Caersws railway station. 🙂 This is my first model railway project for 35 years and I fully admit to falling head-long down the rabbit hole. I have much to thank Brian Poole and his wonderful books for, as well as track layout diagrams from R.A. Cooke, signal diagrams from the SRS, and photos sent to me by some very kind folks, including one or two names I recognize on this forum. Actually the biggest pleasure of doing this has been learning so much about the history and the locale, to the extent that I reckon I could give a pretty comprehensive walking tour these days 🤣 As ever though, you can never have enough information and I would LOVE to see any photos anyone has from the '80s and earlier. Or indeed any anecdotes, memories or whatever else. As you'll see from the photos, the layout is very much a work in progress. It should keep me off the streets for the foreseeable future! The latest project is the provender store (which needs vents and more accurate piers!) My apologies if you've already seen these photos on facebook ☺️ Edited April 4 by LDCT Making the title more relevant 23 8 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Johnster Posted March 25 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 25 (edited) I've been over that crossing many times, road and rail, and I'm pretty sure one of them was behind that very Land Rover... Looks like Caersws to me! Edited March 25 by The Johnster 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDCT Posted March 25 Author Share Posted March 25 9 minutes ago, The Johnster said: I've been over that crossing many times, road and rail, and I'm pretty sure one of them was behind that very Land Rover... Looks like Caersws to me! Ha, that's wonderful. Thank you very much! My folks live in Trefeglwys and my Dad likes showing locals the photos... 😂 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Jeremy Cumberland Posted March 25 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 25 That second picture captures the station perfectly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDCT Posted March 25 Author Share Posted March 25 38 minutes ago, Jeremy Cumberland said: That second picture captures the station perfectly. Thank you very much, that's great to hear! ☺️ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish Padre Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 That’s terrific. When are you posting pictures of the model? 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDCT Posted March 27 Author Share Posted March 27 1 hour ago, Irish Padre said: That’s terrific. When are you posting pictures of the model? Hahaha, thanks!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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