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Cherwell Junction
by Solihull Model Railway Circle
Gauge = '00'/4mm
‘CHERWELL’ is our exhibition layout and is developing fast. Its design means a number of scale length trains can run simultaneously. The scenery is now taking shape, the tramway is now laid, and colour light signals on the mainlines.
If you look carefully you can see: Pigeons roosting under the station bridge; Foxes using the trackbed as a shortcut and one fox eying lambs, gulls eggs and the shepherd on the upper pasture; Cats watch building work in the arch from the platform; Gulls above the sea and on the cliffs with a lonely Cormorant.
Packwood
by
David Boot
Gauge = '00'/4mm
Packwood
is a fictitious layout based on GWR practice. The period shown
is between 1946 and 1956 which enables stock to be run either
from the late GWR period or early BR Western Region era. The station and yards depicted are theoretically
situated in a field which exists on the west side of the Stratford
Road in Hockley Heath and shows what might have been if the
GWR had ever extended from Dorridge.
The layout underwent a change during 1999 converting the original "L" shaped plan into a straight line, with a 3'0"
extension, which now occupies a space of 19'-6" by 2'-3"
a further 4'0" extension is under construction which
will contain a branch to Bentley Heath!! so that is something
to look out for in the future. The changes has seen the resisting
of the some of the original buildings with some new features
added such a the stream and village school.
The stock, as always is a mixture of detailed ready to tun
and kit built loco's, coaches and wagons which is supported
by stock from Alan Eccles's collection. The layout is often
left in charge of my 6 year old Grandson, Joshua, who has
been capable of operating it for at least 2 years and he along
with Alan and myself will be only to pleased to discuss any
topics with you and try and answer any questions you may have.
Kettlewell LMS
by
John Cox
Gauge = 'EM'/4mm
This
layout depicts what might have been had the line from Grassington
been extended from Skipton all the way up the Wharfedale valley
to Kettlewell. The period modelled is in the 1923/30 era,
just after grouping. Most of the fixtures and fittings are
ex Midland as are the locos and stock. The operation is based
on the working timetable of the branch and includes regular
passenger, freight and goods movements. A quarry trip and
a through working from the North Eastern are also included.
Locos
are kit built and the stock come sfrom a variety of manufacturers
reflecting the Midland Railway. Buildings are scratch built
and represent those in the area. The scenic side attempts
to represent those in the area. The scenic side attempts to
represent a small village which is crowded into the valley.
The layout design ofers interesting operation in a small space
and is easy to transport. This layout featured in the
June 1995 issue of British Railway Modelling.
Drummond
by
Rob Newman
Gauge = '00'/4mm
Drummond
is a rural terminus in the Highland which can be operated
with appropriate stock between the years 1950 to 1980. The
layout uses code 75 track with kitbuilt or detailed proprietary
vehicles.
The track plan follows no actual prototype but if you can
recognise features from Kyle, Oban, etc. the all will not
have been in vain!
Cleeton St Mary
by
John Andrew
Gauge = 'O' 7mm
A
small imaginary mainly mineral branch line terminus in Shropshire
in then late 30's era. GWR in structure and ownership, the
LMS have limited running nights. Locos and stock are mainly
kit built.
The
operators will be happy to give more information as far as
they are able. The layout has been built by John Andrews with
assistance from fellow members of Warley Model Railway Club.
Indian River
by
Bob Wright
Gauge = 'O' 7mm
Indian
river is the main passing loop on the Denver Rio Grande narrow
gauge line between Silverton and Ridgway in the Rockies.
The
town has grown up around the reailway, it's 1924 and most
of the gold mines are played out, but you still see one or
two prospectors looking for that one big find.
he
model has so far taken two years to build and is 90% finished,
all buildings are scratch built with the exception of the
main station building which is a 'Lionel Kit', most of the
rolling stock is 'Backman' 16.5 painted and weathered.
Please
feel free to ask any questions you might have.
Capel Blaneau
by
John Perkin
Size = 5' x 2'
Gauge = '009'
Capel
Blaneau is a fictitious layout set somewhere in North Wales.
It uses locomotives from neighbouring railways to compliment
its own, so a variety of Narrow Gauge engines can be seen
duriing the day. Whilst the layout is priivately owned it
is used to promote the gloucestershire warwickshire steam
railway based at Toddington in the Cotswolds. |