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Today I have added the 25mm strip to the front of the layout. As I said before, this not only widens the layout but also helps to pin the curtain to the layout at Exhibitions. Softwood is easier on pins than Plywood !
As it happens this widening will also help add a slightly larger Loco Coaling Stage than I had planned !
I can now also include a set of ste...
Lots of work over the weekend and the combined 3″ extension and the backscene now added. I wanted 17mm thick wood but had to settle for 18mm thick, but a bit of filing and a bit of filler kept everything level. I have maintained a slight gap between the two scenic boards so that taking the layout down is still possible.
I may look to extend the width slightly furthe...
I did mention my problem with having spaces behind the revitalised layout due to a wall buttress causing spaces behind the layout. I have decided to both fill the gaps and add a backscene in one go. I think the photos below are self explanatory on how I am progressing this work. This will give an extra three inches for scenic details. I intend to hand paint the backboard with...
The O Gauge Station Layout will be named ‘Bogles Wood’. Its named after a mythical being that is in English and Scottish Folk Law.
I have now cleaned all the track, tested all the points, isolating sections and uncoupling magnets, I have added an extra isolating section. I have tested the whole layout and after a few tweaks it ran extremely well, considering it had ...
Yesterday my Son helped me move the O Gauge Station Layout into its new home in the Garage. It went reasonably well, but I did have to revise the fiddle yard again as the entry door into the Shed would not shut properly, lost a bit of storage, but I have an option to build a new fiddle yard later.
Pleased to say that my measurements were good and it fitted after mov...