Track
work is Peco code 100 rail fixed to wooden sleepers with track spikes, just like the real thing. Point work is again Peco code 100 - medium radius points with the plastic sleepers replaced by wooden ones.
Picture 01
Aligning the first 2 points and establishing the track spacing.
Picture 02
The first few lengths of track and 2 points have been laid and are being checked by pushing rolling stock through the points.
Picture 03
Laying the track in front of the station and checking the clearance, particularly on the station overhanging roof. This superb model of a station has been built by Tony Morris.
Picture 04
Technical planning taking place, Paul and Neale accurately setting out the track.
Picture 05
The rock faces are made from plaster cast into moulds then, when dry, stuck onto the back scene. later they will be suitable weathered.
Picture 06
The turntable is a standard Peco turntable, minus the hand rails and the wheel splashers, beautifully weathered by Andy.
Picture 07
The embankment, made by Paul, is for a road leading up to a town and is ready to accept buildings
Picture 08
This picture shows the construction of the rising coal and oil track. The track is laid using plastic sleepers for the initial spacing and, at spiking, a code 100 track gauge is used to set the final gauge
Picture 09
Tony has just started weathering the wooden sleepers with very diluted enamel paints. This produces an excellent result, really toning down the stark wooden sleepers.
