I originally started a blog however I rapildly lost interest... So, taken from the blog:
After years of "I'll do it some point" I finally bit the bullet and started building a layout.
Its going to be a slow project as I work full time and spend most of my free time riding freestyle bmx, however as winter sets in it's something to keep me occupied when I'm injured, have some free time or spare funds. Currently 8' x 1', there's a 3' foot extension attached for a fiddle yard forming an L shape. Point control is via stud and probe
Loosely 1940's GWR in South Devon and based on a track plan my Woodwork teacher in school used, which I spent many lunchtimes running my old OO stock on (his little branch line had many visits from a streamlined Coronation!), stock will be the normal 45xx's, 14xx, Panniers and a Hall at some point (just because I like them!).
The track work is now complete and working for the scenic boards however from the pics you can get the idea of how it looks - GOOD GOD Peco code 55 3 way points are a nightmare for newcomers who've never soldered before, all hail Google!!
Control was DC, however now I'm swaying towards a very basic DCC system (probably Hornby select due to funds, no need to read/ write CVs and limitedfunds - I don't need anything fancier). It seems quite simple to adapt the wiring due to all points being electrofrog.
Incase you're wondering where the name comes from, my Woodwork teacher was called Peter Knight, and as I ripped off his plan - Knightstown
Thanks to The Hobby Goblin in Stoke for all the advice so far