The end of the End to End layout.

After some thought I have decided I do not like end to end layouts, I want a layout with the ability to continuously run trains as it helps to run locos in and allows me to sit back and watch (or even video them) for a while while they run. So the end to end layout has been removed and I am once again creating a layout that allows continuous running.

I also want to be able to access all around the layout easily without having to duck down under it, so the layout is now in the centre of the room and I can access from the side, the front and the rear. It does mean the laout is back to being slightly shorter than before but it does have extension sections on one end.Pictures might explain it better, this is an early stage as I plan a track layout. All the stuff on the board is there as it has no-where else to go until layout is ready.
Here is a general view of the new layout:

A new part of the extension

The extension part that exisited on previous layout.

As you can see I have a bit of work to do. Watch this space.

Colouring the approach road.

The road to this station comes over a bridge and down to the side of the station where you have to cross the line to get onto the platform. Today I fixed and coloured the approach road to the station and fixed a wall to the front of the road. I also started a bit more ballasting of the track through the station.
Stan and Ollie are still trying to move that Piano in a box.


I will need a wall at the rear of the approach road next and a parapet for the bridge.

Remember you can click on the photos to see larger versions.

Two new pictuures of the 009 layout, I've put it where I can work on it now, so hopwefully will get a bit more done.

A few more pictures of the 009 Layout.

Two layouts - one room

Now i have rearranged the 00 layout to take up three sides of room there is a space in the middle so i put the 009 layout in there fora while. Both layouts now need loads of work to finish them but at least trains run, all be it erratically due to contact issues. you can see both layouts on thiss picture:-

The 009 layout

and the 00 middle section of the end to end layout.

The 00 Layout now departing bed 5

Well, not quite. but I have decided that in view of the number of times I had to climb under the table to resolve issues that happened at the back of the layout, this layout has to go to be replaced by an end to end layout running round three sides of the room.

Previous attempts at a lifting section were unsuccessful so everythin has to go while I build a new layout.

Stage one is to clear the space in the room.

There's a lot to do here! watchthis space.

The track laying is complete, and because this will be DC not DCC I need to wire it up in segments so I can isolate sections when I don't want the trains in them to move.

Here is a picture of the layout and wiring so far. I hope it works.

Work has slowed down at present as I have more important issues to deal with, but I hope to carry on at some time later this year.