OK - problems with technical issues relating to this CMS/Blogging software have meant a (long) pause in updates to the blog! Without wanting to bore you, Orchard (this software) is probably more … more

Have started drafting out some sample track plans for the layout. Have a nice idea for a layout with 2 complete and 2 half circuits. Impossible to explain without a diagram. Experimenting with some … more

In the end of the day, it all comes down to playing toy trains so that's what Gary and I did, on his layout round at his house. The 395 was in action once again and was negotiating the curves better … more

Went for the option of clearing the garage in the end. Now all the boards are clear and ready for track. Except ... we might want to finish the legs first ... I'll have to give my Dad a bell! Track … more

As far as I know, it's the Wirksworth model railway exhibition today and tomorrow. We may still go or may decide to clear out and tidy up the garage ready for starting some more work on the layout. … more

Appologies for the absence. Been having a few gremlins with a part of the website. Don't want to bore you but basically was trying to set up the site to display a custom error page each time a (404) … more

Forgot to say - at the show (in the last half hour) I just managed to get a box of 25 lengths of Peco Code 100 Nickel Silver (brown sleeper) 'OO' flexitrack for a good price from Malc's Models … more

The exhibition was a great success. Turnout I believe was possibly a little down on previous years but this was to be expected due to the extremely "good" weather we have been experiencing (for the … more