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.

Modelling Feòrag

An important junction and passing place on the run up into the hills from the port of Llanchala. Home to the Caileich Falls and the famous Glen Feorag Viaduct

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Feòrag Historic Information:

Feòrag (FEE-or-ack) – From Gaelic feòrag, meaning 'squirrel'. The name reflects the forests once thick with red squirrels, a symbol of the wooded glens and natural richness of the region
Known as the home of the Caileich Falls and a haven for nature lovers, Feorag blends wild beauty with deep history. From tumbling waters to the astonishing discovery of dinosaur bones, it is a place where myth, natural beauty, and the railway age converge.

There is a separate page documenting the town of Feòrag and its history. Go to Feòrag History Page

Feòrag (click to enlarge)

Feòrag: At a glance

Scale:

009 (4mm 1:76)

Size:

11ft x 2ft

Control:

DCC (+sound)

Layout Description:

Feòrag is a midway passing station on the fictional Glynoch and Rathmor Railway. This is the principle railway company of the Caerwyn Isles, situated in the Atlantic Ocean, west of Cornwall and south of Ireland. Narrow gauge railways cris-crossed these islands with goods and tourists from the port of Llanchala.

Design and Build:

Feòrag Station area

Glen Feòrag Viaduct

Exhibiting and Media:

While this layout is intended to be exhibited as a stand alone item, it has been designed to be compatible with the Dartmoor 009 groups module setup allowing for a much larger system for running and exhibiting trains. From the wonders of Alexandra Palace to a tiny village hall tucked away in the Devon countryside. It has also featured in the modelling press on a number of occasions, including the Railway Modeller (June 2025) and the 009 News Magazine (November 2025). For the latest exhibition dates and layout news, join our newsletter to keep up with all things G&R.