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You might want to consider Fleishmann track, they do/did 10 inch curves. I have used these in the past and its surprising what will work on them 0-4-0's will be ok and I have been able to run various 0-6-0's as well but this seems to be down to individual loco's. I've managed to run a Bachmann LT pannier but a BR version would not play ball! Remember on very sharp curves it is the couplings and or buffer locking that can cause issues.

Hi all, here’s a switch to 00 gauge set in East Anglia from the 70s onwards. This self contained shelf layout attempts to capture a small corner of a larger station. As ever there’s still much to do including platform detailing and making a backscene. Thanks for looking.

This looks interesting, I've always fancied doing a model of Sherringham, truncated, limited BR facilities to the right and the developing North Norfolk Railway to the left, However that would need some space.

I saw this at the Mid-Suffolk railway and though it might be of interest as it "fits" with the theme.

This looks lovely, the track passing between the two buildings reminds me of White Swan Yard in Gt Yarmouth.

I have to say I think I agree, photo 2 for me as well

Another possibility would be a cable or pipe bridge which would give you a more open effect but would distract the eye.

Just a though, and era dependant, you could use conflats, These where used for containers, as supplied by some RTR manufactures, Packing boxes, machinery and even small vehicles/tractors. These have the added advantage, in that it is relatively easy to lift off the loads .

Had you considered an island platform, a similar arrangement to Seven Beach station ( a favourite of mine)

Just a quick update. Still lots to do including tackling the stream, sourcing a ladder for the signal and adding platform detail. Thanks for looking.

Jerry, what radius curves are you using for the main "circle"?

Or Mavis, I seem to remember there was an article in BRM converting the Bachmann Thomas range model.

Probably not appropriate to your coal wagon requirement, but a quick and simple wagon conversion is to fit tarpaulins of your chosen era/company. This will cover the origins of the wagon. These are relatively easy to make, with access to a printer, and they are available ready made on e-bay.

That sounds interesting. I expect you have seen this already; https://www.bing.com/images/search?view=detailV2&id=39C8E6649FBD865EAA2182DD61D33BF3689A566A&thid=OIP.MfWvxo_TtrhX2T1etWZmFQHaFj&exph=450&expw=600&q=ynysybwl+halt&selectedindex=12&qpvt=ynysybwl+halt&vt=0&eim=1,2,6

Whats modern is a really interesting question, what appears to be new ha quite often been around for decades. There is a lovely picture in the Last Days of Steam series, Gloucestershire I think, of a steam engine pulling a nuclear flask!

I agree the resin building are very good, and the Thomas the Tank Engine range should not be overlooked, I picked up a nice steel water tank with a good distressed finish.

I've done a bit more to the layout, more grass and a new tree. Still lots more to do including painting the telegraph pole and adding scenery behind the station. Thanks for looking.

Thanks for all the nice comments, I've done a bit more in the station area but there's still lots more to do.

Here is my latest modelling attempt, it can be operated as a self contained shunting layout with the option of end to end running and seeks to portray the Withered Arm in the last days of steam, although might look out my class 22. .The layout is built on an old notice board (590mm x 400mm) with the track pinned in place; although the board may seem a little big for the track layout, the extra space allows the track to be set into the landscape rather than dominating the baseboard.As ever there is still much more to do including detailing the station and water course. Thanks for looking and Merry Christmas.

"its almost a sin to cover the entire thing in snow." I'm inclined to agree, now for the easier said than done comment, have you considered a "frosted" look. I do remember some time ago seeing a layout with this effect. I've know idea how this was achieved, but in your model a hoar frost would retain all the fine detail and keep the winter theme.

Do you know of Coombe junction? https://www.flickr.com/photos/actonwellsjunction/5998429216 A small Cornish halt where the passenger service from Liskeard to Looe reverses but freight trains continue on to Moorswater, it would provide a good basis for a model. Its still in use so you have a wide variety of periods and stock to choose from. (should have added including the class 37 shown in your photo)

This looks interesting, I toyed with a similar idea, but in N, and using the Hornby ruined castle pieces with a Christmas fair event with lights Christmas tree etc, and to try out one of the snow products but alas never got further than the thought. This looks much grander, I love the castle, and there nothing like a looming deadline

This looks rather good. Regarding "lack of funds" (something we can all relate to) are you aware of this web site: http://www.wordsworthmodelrailway.co.uk/index.html You might find something useful.

Saw this on the BBC web site today, a "tramway" from moving the finds from King Tutankhamun's tomb. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-44636774 Could make for a very unusual model

I have always had a soft spot for the Caledonian tank, the very early ones has separate hand rails which do improve the look. The running was not as good as the current production but it should be relatively simple task to swap the bodies over. From memory the separate handrails were fitted to the blue Caledonian livery and a bright red one named Desmond, there may be others. The Desmond version makes a striking private industrial engine . d&h