Staff Show & Tell
Getting on track
George Dent has been busy laying track, wiring and building platforms on his new layout. He’s also found time to finish off another diorama too!
With a little more modelling time at my disposal this month, my ‘Lisburn Lane’ layout has taken a few more steps forward. As mentioned previously, I’m trying out Chris Nevard’s method of laying the track on a sub-baseboard, formed from two layers of 5mm thick foamboard. This has certainly saved the hassle and discomfort of leaning over the main baseboard, as the work has been completed on the workbench.
While laying the track, I made a last-minute alteration to the plan in the form of an extra siding. This will provide more operational – and scenic – possibilities, allowing the foreground siding to be free of any structures that might impede the view of passing trains. In hindsight, I can’t believe I hadn’t thought of this earlier, but I guess the delay to getting the track down permanently has played in my favour, as this is the second such alteration I’ve made to the original plan.