Category Archives: Layout

All posts relating to the layout, it’s planning, construction and operation.

On Skye!

Posted on May 8, 2013 by

Or… ‘Welcome to Isle Ornsay’ This week I’m on Skye, we’re having a family holiday but I’ve managed to fit in a few brief moments of ‘railway time’, including taking the photos for the backscene for the layout. I was … Continue reading →

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Keeping the rain out

Posted on February 23, 2013 by

For a long time now the poor residents of Isle Ornsay have had to put up with what an estate agent would likely call ‘open air living’… i.e. no roofs! Well, prior to being abducted to go and see Les … Continue reading →

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Trainspotting at IO

Posted on February 21, 2013 by

During a few of the rare quieter moments during Narrow Gauge South West one of my fellow operators, James, took some video footage of the layout. He’s done a great job of editing it and adding in music, here it … Continue reading →

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