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Yeah that is my pride and joy, I had to get them it would have bugged me to much hahaha Thank you Alex im not hanging around with this one, joys of being a full time layout builder haha i love the original RF livery Thanks George, iv got to give him a run for his money havent i?

Lots of work on the layout yesterday The buildings have been placed but still needs signs and doors etc Huge thanks to james styles for these as they are awesome We also fitted yard lights from layouts4u and added the ballast and some greenery along the road at the front of the layout Everything seemed to flow yesterday and I guess that's the advantage of doing it full time.

A couple of pics sent from james styles of the buildings that he is doing for the layout. So pleased with how they look and can't wait to get them fixed in place

Hi Thank you The cranes are superbly made by mud magnet models Also a member on here as MudMagnet

Thank me mate, I do tend to just crack on, I guess that's the advantage of doing this a job full time I can't wait to see BoT

The main buildings, depot and upper steel works should be in place by Tuesday I have had them made by my good friend james styles, his buildings are superb and after seeing his operation Abyss layout I can't bring myself to build my own haha

I'm sure it can easily be arranged, might get a tea too Thank you, lots more detail to go in yet You might have to share with Andy haha Thanks George look forward to seeing you again too Thank you Richard, the crane hoist is superb, I think this is the third one Iv used of your fantastic cranes

Thanks AndyI'm looking forward to taking it to Mansfield so you can have a play

Thanks guys It will be a superb kit as from experience it's always a hard job to model

It's been a busy day today on the layout with the hardstanding and track weathering going on The hardstanding sections were superbly cut by Justin at Model Railway Scenery http://www.modelrailwayscenery.com/ and will be soon offered as a kit, this is pretty much a trial version with two layers being cut in 2mm mdf panels to make up to the rail height and sleeper height. They fit perfectly and Justin did a great job. Justin also printed concrete over sheets too. I'm really pleased with how it is shaping up so far

Thank you so much for the kind commentsIt needed the upper level so at shows when I'm chatting which happens a lot there is movenebt on the layout at all times I'm trying to develop the kadees n magnets to uncouple one end and come back light loco then go back n pick it up Not sure it will work but I'm determined to try it haha

The layout lower section is now live The frogs are running from Gaugemaster auto frog units which I couldn't recommend enough The points throwing nicely using Seep PM4. Motors. The control panel with the shuttle system control panel is nicrky slotted in and the prodigy is all wired up. Iv started to place buildings n fuel points etc just to get a feel for how it will work out. I have had the concrete hard standing laser cut by Justin at model railway scenery which if my measurements are right should slot in easily which will get me going on the ballast. It's coming along quickly which is great considering it's got its first show in January and now confirmed for BRM Doncaster

Thanks Hugh and Cav Two of my biggest influences:)

There perfect for corners with the bending but in them

Few details added to the industry building at the rear Pipework made from drinks my straws and sprayed with railmatch roof dirt and a coat of rust powder

A little more done today with the placement of the first left building on the upper shuttle section. Outer details to add like pipes and signage. Our shop buildings expert James styles has done a great job on the buildings and the layout is starting to take shape quickly The deadline has moved forward slightly as we will be attending the Chiltern model railway exhibition in January 2017 Can't beat a good dead line

Thank you Andy, it was great to have a catch up today too

Thank you Dave I think it's a good size to as it pretty much fits in most roomed and can be transported easily too. Come and say hello if you visit next year

The backscenes have been added using the premium ID backscenes. I have used a Sky scene which will work well once the buildings are added on the upper and lower levels as there wil be no lower scene showing. I have also wired in the seep motors with just the frogs left to wire in

Thank you guys I took a lot of inspiration from a friend of mine Paul wrights borders reach layout It's a similar plan to that but a foot longer and an extra siding and the addition of the upper running level

Hi Andy Thank you and ooh I forgot it was the same name as yours I'll change it over to Masons yard instead We have been doing the planning phase for a while but wanted this to be as if we had designed it for a customer Hope to meet up soon Andy

Thanks Anthony Iv been checking your stuff out lately too, some great work. The boards are currently drying now the gloss is completed and the carcasses for the buildings are being covered with plastic sheets. I will post a few progress pics tomorrow as I will be fitting the point motor system using seeps. Once these are done I can make a start on the scenics. The layout is already booked into Mansfield 2017 and will also feature on our demo stand at Doncaster BRM

Ok so it's been a long time since I have posted much on here which is pretty much down to how busy and successful The Little layout company has become We are very proud of what we have achieved in such a short space of time. We thought it was about time we built a new show layout, many who went to the Peterborough BRM show may have seen the new board system we are building and the start of the track work. The board is 6mm ply with mdf side panels and measures 5x2 This sits on our own bespoke trestles and includes our folding front and detachable side system. These came about due to us wanting to get away from the cliche black material fronts at shows and keeping with our little layouts name. The whole layout with trestles and folding panels is extremely light and can be erected in around 15 minutes. The theme of the layout is based on what I enjoy building best, a depot scene with dirt and grime. I know Iv done a few times but it is my favourite type of layout to build. I will add more detail and description on as we go We are currently glossing the outer boards n panels and have fitted a tam valley shuttle system on the top tier which will mean that when I'm chattting at shows something is moving constantly, this is a great little gadget and easy to fit. Any way s few pics to keep you entertained To see more on the build follow us on Facebook @ the little layout company or see our website www.thelittlelayoutcompany.co.uk

00 gauge show layout 5x2 Little layout company exhibition layout