The plan is to build an exhibition standard 4mm scale layout in P4 (18.83mm) depicting a busy fictitious seaside terminus located somewhere in the Torbay area, to cater for both freight and passenger traffic. Although initially intended for running 1930 stock there is nothing preventing earlier or later stock running, other than trying to keep in period and not pushing the degree of artistic license to its limits by mixing periods.
The layout will be approx. 21 ft x 2 ft 6 in and will consist of 4 off 4 ft boards plus a 5 ft long rotating fiddle yard. It is intended that the layout will be as light and compact as possible, whilst retaining stability, to make transportation and storage simple.
It is envisaged that two people will be required to operate the layout.
As of January 2009, the four scenic boards have been constructed and undergone trial assembly, with track being assembled in parallel. We hope to have track laying well underway on the first two boards by mid February. Progress on board three will be influenced by progress on the necessary double compound point (aka double slip!). As development progresses, we will be showing photos of the baseboards and track, so watch this space!
If you are interested in helping to build Brixcombe, why not come to our Open Day on May 4th, or any Wednesday evening club meeting.
