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Hey you lot!
If you are a member of www.thecentralstation.myfreeforum.org you will be well aware that I have recently relayed the layout!
All has gone well, spent a few hours at the model shop and got all I needed Incl. a new Loco for Christmas!! and some new track and So far I have relayed all the track and fitted it into the ballast properly, smooth running all round... 'sept for the Scotsman!
Anyway it's all gone well and some of the scenics have had to be moved, In particullar around the engine shed which was moved to the right ever so slightly because of better track laying, all the track is symmetrical and runs ayok!
The Darlo Railway exhibition was great! I went on the sunday and enjoyed everything, I did take money but still could not afford anything... I want scenics more than anything ... Incl. Buildings which I feel were lacked by the traders at the show but I Know North East models Has 'em all so Im off there pretty soon...
(The Cats like the new design aswell) :)
Anyway you lot have a wonderful Modelling Crimbo and a very Happy new year from Me!!!
Most of the scenics are done, most of the track is ok, most of the buildings are in the right place.
Now: need to do list...
make extra sidings
take up some old track and replace it with new shorter track so the locos dont derail
make a new set of legs (dont ask)
finish most of scenics
paint rails
add some weeds
buy another engine shed for the new siding
buy more people
buy some weathering bits and bobs for the tracks
add a cameo scene like a lake etc
buy new controller
buy another controller
and buy a third controller
buy more locos
buy more stock
repaint smokey joe
find out a way to make layout look like a real line
make website more easy to use
go to york
take more pics of the layout
apply bushes?? around the tracks
fill a big gap
finish the cameo scene in one corner
buy a loading crane and stage for the cameo scene in the corner
buy flatbed lorry for the cameo scene in the corner
buy backscenes
buy point motors
fit point motors
use point motors
Try DCC???
buy new track for the new siding and many many more....... can I borrow some money?
Made a path from the car park to the Station and glued down bushes around the Car park area but I ran out of Glue for the rest of the Road and also The path, so I will get a few more tubes this saturday and show you the results next week... It is raining today and I am bored so I will tell you about the Bushes .
They are woodland scenic Light green clump foliage which I bought off Ebay. They are really good quality and Come in a HUGE Bag. I dont think I will use it all but it was well worth the £8.20 I paid as they are SO effective they just make it look that bit more real and also cover up Glue stains and other mistakes Like rough edges really well. 9/10
