Sterte Bay December 2018 Update

Here are a few shots to show progress on our layout...

We have had two running nights on the layout where club members have been able to run their own DCC loco's.

Lots of interest in our rotating 10 track tables where we load stock ready to run...

Debating why we have just two tracks not showing full power! - by having lots of stock running it helps us find any weaknesses in our trackwork or wiring.

At the other end of the layout is our second 10 track rotating table so we can easily turn stock throughout the operating session. Two younger operators in charge tonight!

Three of our members are working with stock near the main station board. Our Club Running/Test Track is in the foreground. We are also looking at backscenes and one of the chosen scenes is propped up to see how it looks.

We will continue to have regular operating/running nights when work is not required or planned on the layout.
Watch out for more updates in the New Year - Happy Christmas to all our viewers.

July 2018 Update

Here are a few shots to show progress as we get to grips with the finer detail of the layout...

 

The station area has had several items started and completed.. the bridge is currently getting treatment on the under arch brickwork by Kevin L. Some initial painting by Steve. Some walling at the rear of the Quay line and Richard is working on the final detail of the platform canopies. Kevin L. has also completed the surfacing of the platforms. The buildings at thr rear are just test pieces to see how the background can be created. Plenty more to do on this board!!

General view of board 1 showing the station with one of the canopies built by Richard - another is in progress for the main station platform.

 

Here closer detail of the archway brickwork and platform surface completed by Kevin L.

 

Here detail of the archway brickwork in progress to meet up with the lineside walling.

Here detail of the planned concrete panels for the rear of the station platform - they will be painted and weathered and sited along the rear platform edge. These are typical Southern design.

 

Here one of "The Workers!" - Kerry patiently ballasting pointwork on his number 2 board.

 

As he has found out, the key is to secure the ballast carefully so as not to jam up the points!

 

Kevin M. has done some excellent ground coverage to enhance the appearance of board 5 - the Factory Area, this board is nearing completion other than weathering and some figures and action to bring it alive!

 

Here a better shot of the blending in of the tunnel archway by Kevin M. Note to self - must include some rolling stock in future shots!!

Keep looking for future updates!