A compact 009 layout, 39" x 10", with a hint of 00 ! A simple narrow gauge railway enthused by the Talyllyn & efficiency and beauty of the Festiniog.
The completed layout, just 39"x10". Images of the layout's construction may be seen below. [Oct 2017]
Track in place, note 00 bit on LHS front. The red lines indicate a proposed cut out for a drain / stream. The baseboard has been built from an MDF kit, ultra light but a pain to build.
Underside of kit built baseboard. Electrics & point motors added and showing drop for stream. [May 2017)
Scenic work started. Usual polystyrene sub base with foamboard. Stream lining a mix of tile grout & PVA to provide a "water tight" basis for varnish etc. {May 2017}
Start of the farm drain. Pipe cut from ballpoint pen. Base a mixture ot PVA & tile grout.
View from the drain (above) toward standard gauge interchange & fiddle system. Polysterene now coated with plaster bandage and part ballasting completed.
"Water" now completed. Numerous layers of clear varnish followed by six coats of "Realistic Water".