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Yes Andy am hoping it will inspire me for a larger layout later on. At present have a query over the 3 way point (see above) and may decide to remove it and change the track formation. Building some card buildings at present and mulling over backscene etc. Still I suppose that's part of the fun Have to enjoy the too while it lasts

Can anyone assist me. I want to use a 3 way Peco point Electrofrog. As this is only a diorama the points will only be manually switched (by my finger) I've seen a few comments on here about wiring these 3 way points but not for manual use (unless I missed it) It seems as though I need some electric switches to make it work, but I dont want to use a point motor. Not worth it on a virtually static display/ test track. Thanks

Well, had a little play around and adjusted the track position. Gone for a three short radius points (electrofrog) which gives me a bit more room, the others are Medium radius. Have about 20" from the bridge to the 3 way point which will give me an engine 3 wagons and a Guards van. Have now got a run around (thanks David). The idea being that trains run in to the track at the front of the board, the Guards van is shunted into the siding (towards the bridge) the train then pulls forward and the engine can run-around and place the wagons at the warehouse or other siding. Well thats the (current) general idea. The sidings near the wall will be for Engines and some wagons. Know its not protypical but it will give me somewher to display and run some of my models. One of the pics shows the revised trackplan (use that term loosely) and the other is of the bridge end.

Yes I did wonder about that, will have a rejuggle and see what looks best !!!

The basics will be carried out in the shed before coming upstairs to the office windowsill. Cork Tiles have been laid and painted, now have to decide the track layout before pinning down. The back wall can be fixed with the bridge, the one Low Relief warehouse will have to wait for the other one to be built Not sure what we can do at the warehouse end to finish the scene. Any Ideas?? The wiring and checking it works will then be next, then it can come upstairs. Beauty of it is that she can easily be moved around whilst various tasks are carried out.

Good Afternoon Have been playing around with wagon building, making card buildings and collecting various loco's and other items over the years, but never got round to actually having a layout. Built a base-board to fit on my home office window ledge. Dimensions 5'9" x 9.5". Want to just run loco's up & down but also practice creating a diorama. So many Ideas came and went, stopped and started and I also wanted to do a little shunting. So an Inglenook with extras seemd a good idea. Faffed about for many years, other interests kept me away, but finally decided to get on with it. This will be a first build, but I do have a workshop (which is used for Picture Framing) where I hope to build a larger end to end layout in the future. Have been inspired by some of the models on this site, large & small and thought perhaps it's time to show what I am attempting, and hopefully get some advice along the way. Am certain it won't be a quick build, especially as Summer is here (it is isn't it??) So here are a few photo's of what has happened so far. The boss is helping with the backscene etc and painting of the boards. Track will be Code Peco 75, DCC (love the ability to use different loco's without having to isolate them), and the points on this board will be live frog, manually operated. I plan to have a 3way point just after the bridge which should give me more room. Trains will not run past either end, so the bridge is just a scenic finish. One track is supposed to be from elsewhere, the other side will be as if the track has been lifted, so is now a siding, (if you follow me) The left hand end will have (hopefully) 2 Scalescenes Low Relief warehouses (one is partly built) reduced in height and possibly a middle platform for goods, running from left to right. Will do my best to keep you up to date as we proceed.

I have an Airfix Autocoach in Custard & Cream which I have added a chassis upgrade kit to and want to run it with a Hattons BR 14xx. Am also fitting Flushglaze windows and painting the inside. Were any run with BR logo's on Choc &Cream or do I need to repaint the body ?

That is a lovely layout and the photo's are great. Been watching RMWeb for some time now and getting loads of inspiration from quite a few layouts. Have joined now (obviously!!) and need to make a decision on a trackplan etc etc. Spent too long faffing about. Building, wagons, buildings etc with nowhere to run them. These sort of postings give "inspiration" and are a pleasure to look at. So pleased you were cajolled into posting the photo's. Now then, what shall I put on my baseboard ??? Nice one will continue to watch with interest.