Old Roader

Mr T, I've just joined this so I can sympathise with you regarding the length of even an N gauge model of Wheatley. I believe there may be photos of the railway under the 'Wheatley' heading on the FrancisFrith.com website. I am mentioned by name in the first memory story there! I have the original photo of 6146 standing on the down platform, and a not-so-good one of Criccieth Castle entering the station on the up line. I think that a diversion due to bridge work towards Didcot caused the aristocracy to come through Wheatley. Incidentally although living now in Derbyshire (close to the Midland Railway Centre, Barrow Hill and Peak Rail) I also decided to model the station but I'm shortening the sidings! I would be happy to share notes.