Design and Build:

The initial build was based around a solid 9mm plyword frame. The trackwork is all Peco and is DCC controlled. The backscene was the starting point of the scenics and one that was generated using an A.I. system called DALL-E to turn text descriptions into my landscape background. This has generated many comments while at shows.

Then we have the scenics, which is the usual mix of chicken wire, polystyrene blocks and plaster bandages, all while trying to keep the main structure as light and strong as possible. A lot of bark blocks were used for the many cliffs, they look great and are obviously very light, so a bonus on both levels. Then came the ground cover, static grass and the trees... so ... so... so.. many trees!

Buildings are a mix of ready-made, laser kits and 3D prints. The whole layout was then populated with plenty of wildlife,including familes of squirrels, dozens of pigeons, geese and even a couple of ospreys. Young and old are kept very busy at shows  hunting the wildlife between the passing trains. 

Future projects could include working signals and level crossing, night and day lighting and track automation. See the POSTS and GALLERY tabs above for more information on the continued progress of the layout and be sure to sign up for our newsletter to be kept up to date.