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Bucks Hill...A few scenic views


PJBambrick

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For any fans of the layout that couldn't get to Railex this year, here are a few images that we didn't use.

I can only comment on the backscene, and a little of the scenic work, but more pictures and copy can be found on Kevin's BH page

 

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Overall view with the Golden Valley branch leaving the main line to the right.

 

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Branch line platform

 

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Maps of the 1930s do show a forge at this position by the lane leading to Ewyas Harold village, but without any reference we had to guess most of this as a committee decision!

 

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Backscene detail near the signal box.

 

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Sheep pasture and scrub by GWR boundary fencing.

 

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The typical stone cottage makes use of Grandt Line windows adapted for stone walls

 

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The line towards Hereford curves away.

 

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A shooting party done for Railex, using Chris's figures.

 

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A tumbledown barn still stands on the sloping ground alongside the tunnel portal.

 

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Plenty of detail work at the platform end in this B&W version, saved my favourite till last!

 

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