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Dunno Trevor. I took Trenoweth from an old road atlas, probably dating from the fifties. Spellings do change from time to time - dare I say, more so in the Celtic regions of the country than further East?

The spellings of place names probably tend to have changed more in the Celtic regions of the country as they were originally in the local Celtic language.  When this ceases to be in everyday use, being replaced by English, the meaning of the names gets forgotten and they change/become corrupted over time.  Trenowth is a good example of such a name in Cornwall, it would have originally been Trenoweth.  Tre means a settlement such as a farmstead or village so Trenoweth is "New Village".

Oll an gwella (All the best)

John

What a super little layout, it is truly an inspiration.

I used it on some three rail 0 gauge models and it dramatically improved their performance. It was very easy to apply as well.

If there's no better ideas we could always threaten you with the 'Chronicles of Locke's Sidings' from the start.

 

That would be wonderful, I used to really enjoy that series.

That's a good tip Kevin, thanks for that.

Watching developments with great interest Rick.

As I live in St Columb I shall be following this with interest.

True heroes.

This book should appeal, especially the three chapters about how to make a model electric railway. Scratchbuilding really was scratchbuilding back then. http://chestofbooks.com/crafts/popular-mechanics/Things-To-Make/index.html

If Edwardian looks in, I especially recommend Chapter IX, which should go down a storm as a Christmas holiday project.

The more I see of this layout the more I like it, it is superb.

Actually, the Command Station (CANCMD) uses through-hole construction.

It is the CANCAB that uses SMD construction.

However, another member is working on a through-hole version of the CANCAB in a slightly bigger hand-held box, so that may well become another option in the future.

Do you have any more information on this as the surface mount components are the only thing that is putting me off this project. I am happy with through hole soldering having built a number of audio projects but have never worked with SMD components.

The new issue of RM alludes more positively to the likelihood of S&C appearing...

What is S&C please?

Wow! that is such a great set, and I agree about it being pre WW1.

What a super layout and a great idea to boot, given me an idea for a small 009 layout. Thank you

Indeed! a super little layout and fantastic inspiration. I can see me having a go at something like this.

Gool Peran Lowen.

Great to see the Southern locos out and about Rick. 

Sorry to hear about Cathgwyn mate.

Superb, captures the era perfectly

Great pictures Brian.

Really enjoying this!

Likewise.

Only just come across this Rick, congratulations on a cracking layout and congratulations to your parents.

The situation with Darstaed at the moment is confusing to say the least.  Their demise has been announced on the Ace Trains forum, but they have just announced a new European distributor in Holland. 

Smoke box doors with shed plates are available as spare parts from Kernow.

Splendid photo Rick.

Very interesting Steve, I like the back story.   I will be following your progress with great interest.