Tricky

That's a rubbish photo of the ground frame, I've finished the polyfilla around the base since that photo was taken!

Hi all, I have lurked on rmweb for a while but thought it about time I joined in, so here goes. I have been planning to build a model railway for about 30 years, but for various constraints (time, money, space) have just begun, having now got into my 50s. I still have some space constraints but the layout is in a specially adapted shed (aka man cave). Total viewing length is only 8' with a 2'6" traverser at one end. I don't pretend it's in any way a prototypical layout, more a series of views/details/ structures that appeals to me. I love detail but not to follow it slavishly at the expense of actually getting enjoyment out of it. It is I guess primarily a stage set to enjoy my rolling stock. It is based very loosely on the Midland as it encroached into the London docks around Poplar c1907 for instance. Nice and grimy and confined.

First ever post in here so here goes! I've lurked on this blog for a while and am mightily impressed with the quality of modelling on Sherton Abbas. It has been an inspiration to me. What has really prompted this post is to enquire as to what is required to convert ordinary 2 rail to dcc? Please excuse my ignorance or maybe point me to an idiots guide on rmweb...? I love the sound of the 517 and think it would work well on my cameo layout of the Midland in London c1907. Cheers, Richard