Warwick Mill
A new N gauge model is now under construction. it is going to be the replacement for "Triptan Fell" which has been sold after having attended several exhibitions.
This layout was originaly called "Pilsworth" as our club premises were at Heywood Distribution Park which was accessed via Pilsworth Road.
However we were forced to vacate that property when our landlord there went into receivership and we are about to set up a new club room at Warwick Mill in Middleton.
Hence the change of name for the model which we hope will be a bit longer lasting than the original.!!
So far progress has seen the base boards constructed. Pictures and information will be published below as the model further develops

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The start of the new N gauge layout showing the base boards and the first of the structures to be used. In this case a steel girder bridge where the tracks will cross a valley.
A close up of the girder bridge that will span the river.
The river is being made from perspex sheet with a ripple on one side and coloured on the other. Land supporting the bridge pillars is from foam cut to shape and will eventually be covered and made into a proper river banking.
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Latest progress 10/11/2010 with decor applied to much of the viaduct and the front panel section cut out to allow proper viewing of the river.
Track work has now started on the front of the layout with the first sections passing over the viaduct.
Here a train can be seen crossing over to check that all is well. The road bridge in the background is at this stage still single track one way and not yet "planted" into place. It will be made into a two way road in the near future by the addition of another part section of the bridge alongside the existing one.

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The future station building and stairs being tested in the position they will occupy when the layout is completed.
The building is scratch built from photographs of a real location.
More scratch build models based on photographs of the real thing being checked for positions that will form a village scene when the layout is completed.
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Track at the left hand end
The track laid at the left hand end of the layout where the coaling stage is being built. The signal box visible is not "Planted" in it's final location yet.
A close up view of the coaling stage with progress so far. It will require a lot more scenic work yet to make this area all blend in.
coaling stage close up
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One of the boards being wired. This picture was taken in the club room on Monday evening the 24th of October 2011
Seen here are Howard and Brian
Wiring on the first 2 panels is completed and the wiring was tested.
Click on the picture to the right to start a short video showing the testing of these panels. The video will open in a new window.
(Note- the sawing noise in the background is work proceeding on another layout)
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This page updated 23rd November 2011