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Great to see your progress Les I'm also very interested in the pictures of your site survey and Google maps research. It all helps to reinforce the protoype and location. I'm really going to enjoy seeing this develop! David

The perfect job? almost too good to be true......! PS - I hope everyone who can make it enjoys the show (as well as the beer!)

Thanks that's really useful. David

Agreed. It would be a nice luxury in an ideal world but it's not a must have from my point of view. Especially as the tram loco us going to be expensive itself. I know prices haven't been discussed but, given the specialist subject and design, I wouldn't anticipate much change out of £200.

Is there an update on the project in the latest edition of Model Rail? I haven't managed to see a copy...

Cheers! Thanks for the link it's really useful, I'll have look at what is available.

Just use 'rule 1'- if you don't want to do the W&U or use the J70 in an Yarmouth/Ipswich docks setting, then you can invent your own tramway/light railway... you know you want one

... and they did so for the majority of their working lives. The passenger service was a minor aspect of the W&U operation

Fantastic! Lovely atmosphere apparent from this tantalising glimpse.... I'd love to see more Do you have a track plan or overall shot of the layout you could share? Lovely stuff, David

Interesting - would you recommend them?

David, As someone who has followed the development of the layout from conception to completion I can only applude and admire both concept and execution! I love the portability of the project but it is no gimmick, the standard of modelling is superb Well done in getting your credit in the Peco book and look forward to reading the RM article when it appears. I'll keep an eye out for both. Truly innovative and insiprational stuff for the space-starved modeller!

Fair enough and that won't make one iota of difference regarding my support. The coaching stock has a limited lifespan and, importantly for Model Rail, limited range of livery options due to the passenger service being withdrawn so early. Obviously there is the old D&S kit and, if there is a demand, someone will step into the the void and produce another. I applaud Model Rail for being so proactive and pressing on with the project. As mentioned above, I've no doubt the 'Toby' factor will attract the casual enthusiast as well as the die-hard W&U and GER fans,hopefully ensuring a good market for sales Obviousot this is going to be a long-term project but I cannot wait for it to reach fruition! I'm feeling inspired... just dug out the Peter Paye W&U book for some weekend reading!

Fantastic news, cannot wait to see/read more about it!

Just stumbled across this, what a fantastic little layout. I'm a massive fan of Brant Hickman's layouts and can see the inspiration from Littleton Curve. Looks like it will give you hours of fun. I wonder the dimensions needed to squeeze in a loop in the scenic section - maybe an increase to 48" x 30"? Great stuff!

Cheers! David

Thanks My brother lives in the area so I am familiar with the location - you've done a wonderful job of capturing the feel. PS I'm not really a GWR can but that pannier and autocoach look absolutely stunning! Hard to believe it is 2mm scale! Thanks again, David

That overview photo is really useful Steve - thanks Sorry to ask a further question but... what is the overall footprint of the layout shown above when including the fiddle yard and hidden curves? I still cannot believe that scenic section is less than 5 feet in length... it's so spacious!! David

Hi Steve Many thanks for taking the time to reply, it's greatly appreciated. The whole scene seems so much bigger and you've perfectly captured the atmosphere and feel of the fenland location. Undoubtedly a testament to you modelling ability! Definitely gives food for thought for my own planning. I look forward to reading of further progress. Thanks again, David

Hi Les, Glad to see you've made a start on this and I'll be following with interest. I love Hawthorn Dene and I'm sure this will be equally as good! Croft will make a cracking basis for a model. I'm currently toying with the idea of a small terminus as a testbed for an introduction to N gauge, depicting an imaginary extension of the Richmond branch up to Reeth. Anyway I'll be following with interest and look forward to reading of further progress Keep that North Eastern Region flag flying! David

Tom, This really is absolutely superb stuff. The work, detail and standards you are achieving in such a small scale are frankly astonishing, it requires a double take some of the time. Sorry for asking a question.... apologies if I've missed this but what are the dimensions of the layout? Cheers, David

Steve, Tracked down this thread from your other one. Wonderful stuff that perfectly capturesthe feel and atmosphere of the fenland location Just to clarify, is the scenic section 6 feet in length? Cheers again, David

Hi Steve, A belated thanks for this extra info and I do apologise for taking so long to say so. It's amazing what you've done in such a compact space. A change in my living arrangements mean I am going to be really pushed for space and I am contemplating a return to N gauge. Both Lymebrook and Farmers Drove are real inspiration for the space starved modeller. How is the latter coming on? Thanks again, David

Interesting shout... oh and looking forward to a potential steam loco announcement in due course... he dreaming of a J72

Great news Steve! The hard decision now is just what cab variety I want to go for...... hmmm decisions, decisions, decisions...

Steve, I'm really chuffed that the Class 15 has now reached these shores and that the final model more than exceeds expectations - it looks absolutely stunning!! It is a reward for your hard work, dedication and patience, you deserve it. Absolutely cannot wait for the Ruston now... look forward to the next update when you're ready David