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Back scenes, trees, and fascia
Read more: Back scenes, trees, and fasciaThere are times when building a layout when things seem to take months to make any significant difference, then there are weekends like this past one where you surprise yourself and think did I really do…
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The tunnel mouth
Read more: The tunnel mouthAfter a few weekends attending to non modelling matters, the last weekend of February saw a visit to Model Rail Scotland in Glasgow. I have been going to this show off and on for 15 years…
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A busy start to 2025
Read more: A busy start to 2025With the completion of the upper storage yard and reverse loop late in 2024, the Helix Move project seems to be finally at an end. With trains now running the full length of the line I…
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New Door
Read more: New DoorSince the train room (shed) was built I’ve been unhappy with the door. At time of build, budget was running low and a cheap wooden door was fitted. Over a couple of winters the door warped,…
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Autumnal Trees
Read more: Autumnal TreesTrees are to be a feature of the layout, given the number required they have to be home made. For autumnal deciduous trees I used sea foam. I selected the best, soaked in glue and weighted…
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Underpass
Read more: UnderpassThe majority of island station platforms on the West Highland Line are accessed via stairs and underpass usually at the end of the platform. The stairs lead passengers down from the platform, under that lines, and…
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