‘EM’ GAUGE LAYOUT PENCANDER
Many hands make light work
Working with a group of like-minded modellers can yield impressive results, as Graham Tierney explains.
Words: Chris Gadsby
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Photography: Chris Nevard
“ What makes this layout great?
At first glance, ‘Pencader’ almost looks too perfect, until you remember that that’s how the lines were before the Second World War as each area underwent regular inspections. When you look closer at the level of detail the group have achieved, such as the heavy smoke weathering on the face of the overbridge, you appreciate just how realistic the model is. ”
At school, many of us avoided them, but in the world of model railways, group projects are great! Generally, combining the skills and expertise of more than one modeller results in a much better final layout, which is no different here with ‘Pencader’.
Graham Tierney is just one Cardiff 4mm EM Group member who had a hand with the build, and as he explains, the members are very diplomatic when deciding what to construct.
“There are only seven of us, so we take turns to choose what to build. Once it is completed, the layout belongs to whoever chose it. The selection needs to be within reason and agreed upon by the group, but it is always a Welsh prototype that passes unanimously. It is down to the owner to finance the build. Then, upon completion, they can take it home with them, so we all have a layout the group has built.”