A little known outpost of the former Somerset and Dorset in 4mm scale

 

As seen in Nov & Dec 1996 edition of 'Railway Modeller'

Engine Wood' is a model of the station of the same name on the S&DJR through branch line from Midford Junction to Hallatrow, from whence trains ran through to Bristol Temple Meads. The layout is built to a scale of 4mm to the foot, to 16.5mm gauge finescale standards. For more information, click on Station Sign.

A Somerset Levels offshoot of the Somerset and Dorset  in 4mm scale

As seen in June 2002 Edition of 'Railway Modeller'

'Bleakhouse Road' is my second exhibition layout and is also based on Somerset and Dorset practice, although this time it is a model of the only intermediate station on the former branch line between Glastonbury and Athelney. The layout is again built to 4mm scale, 16.5mm gauge finescale standards. For more information, click on Station Sign. 

 


A small rail-served Military Stores Depot adjacent to the South Polden Light Railway station at Burrowbridge.

Planned new layout, which will be capable of being operated on it's own or as an extension of Bleakhouse Road

Construction of 'Burrowbridge' has been delayed by the introduction of the P4 layout. More information and photographs of 'Burrowbridge' will be added later.

 
A small goods yard set in the outskirts of a small town in South Gloucestershire.

 

 Planned new P4 layout, based on Midland Railway practice, set in the late 1950s/early 1960s

Construction of Callow Lane Goods is due to start in 2005.

 

CONSTRUCTION DETAILS

Click here for details of how Engine Wood and Bleakhouse Road were built.

 

 

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