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Hi Nick, Well it would be rude not to use it. Graham.

And we’re off. good day for these to turn up. Graham

First bit of work was to adapt the large radius left hand points, I want the junction to be more of a Y shape and as peco don’t make large radius ones I’ve simply cut all the webbing underneath with a razor saw and gently eased out the points, I can’t do to much with the crossing as it will involve quite a bit of butchering so I’ll leave that alone. It’s a subtle difference but I think it’ll look good once in place. Graham

hi David, same era, slightly different location, going to have a lower and upper level, diverging junction, and hopefully a canal scene in the front. To be honest I love this part of a build, so many possibilities. Graham

Hello…. Some sad news and some good news. first up I cannot store the portable layout anywhere so I’ve had to dismantle it, everything on it was salvaged so not wasted. Now the good news! permanent layout in the loft, the headroom is not ideal but I’ll cope, baseboards have been started, tracklaying will begin soon. Graham

Glad to see you back, excellent layout. Graham

Hello all, I’ve been contemplating a small layout in 0 gauge for a while, and whilst I’ve held off buying an 08 or pannier a very nice Heljan 60 came up for sale which I just could not refuse! And so, a little adventure in the garden is to be made. The garden is quite small so I’m going to run a single line from the shed ( storage area ) down one side in a raised flower bed, when it gets to the patio a removable station or whatever takes my fancy will be built. Another reason for this foray into 0 gauge is my two little nephews who love trains, especially as there dad keeps showing them videos of Dapol terriers! I’m fortunate enough to work in construction and can get hold of quite bulky timbers so Starting with a 6 meter length of 9x4, I marked out the track bed then proceeded to cut the sides like an embankment, once the basic shape was done the timber was coated in creosote, then wrapped with a torch on roofing felt. I’ve put some temporary timber supports in the plant bed to sit it level, and will now bed it in concrete to make a solid track bed. At the moment that is as far as I’ve got, however I couldn’t help but test out a few locos. main reason I’m building it. Graham

Very envious of the 47s mate, they all look fantastic! Graham

I’ve dived in, been resisting for some time but this beauty came up on eBay and I couldn’t say no. Graham

Fantastic work Michael, love the shot of pacer in the platform with the hotel bearing over it, absolutely superb! Graham

Mike/Ben, what are the chances of Caroline being produced in 0 gauge???? your DRS 37 is tempting me! cheers Graham

Well done Mike, sorry I couldn’t make it up to see you all, looks like a great show was had by all. Graham

Very nice Ian, are you going to motorise the gates??? hopefully see you the coming weekend. cheers Graham

My layout from a few years ago, sadly gone now. Graham

Hi simon, Excellent work on the re livery’s, very envious of the 47s, Both the RES and EWS, I think it’s time I get the airbrush out! Graham

cheers Phil, I’ve got the basics in place, need to move on to static grass and weathering next, and the 50 odd trees! in other news, I’m really pleased these are going to get produced. little bit of forward planning I bought three JGAs off eBay. so that eventually I can model something similar to this. This was filmed at Tonbridge 2018, about 30 seconds into the video. cheers Graham

Hello all, fourth track is in place and now ballasted, more landscaping and some of the smaller details going in, quite enjoying just doing ten mins here and there, much more productive! cheers Graham

Great news, I’ve wanted to replicate the train I saw at Tonbridge a few years back. 30 seconds in to the video. Graham

Hello all, I’m still delving through stock boxes and finding things I’d forgotten about! Little step back to the 90s today. Graham

Bloody fly!!!! I’ll have to re film it! Graham.

Hi scott, Definately give N a go, but don’t take out what you’ve just built on Eastbury yard, it’s excellent! Graham

Hi nick This is going to be absolutely fantastic! Very much looking forward to seeing this progress. Graham

Hello all, New controller arrived yesterday and I was able to get the automated slow lines back up and running. cheers Graham

Last one for a bit, Royal train empty stock hauled by 67006, this is the first time she’s run out the box and I think the next candidate for sound fitment. Graham