HW Yard - retired

This model railway diorama project represents elements of 1960s British Railways freight and mainline operations in a micro-space (for 1:43 scale, O gauge, 7mm/ft, 32mm gauge railroad) the scenic area being only 1.3 m² (2002 inch²) and 2.4 m (8 ft) long. The base of the design is a low level freight yard with 3 sidings and a higher level main line track. The freight operation is independant and not connected to the double track main line. The main lines run on a viaduct and this one (left) seen in S.W. London where the Victoria lines cross the Waterloo lines we took as our prototype. These arches are the rear of commercial units that front onto the other side of the railway. The freight line exits to the right under a typical latice girder bridge.

Exhibit Plan

The completed layout on show at the Milestones Museum, Basingstoke.

Project

• For entry in G0G 2002 layout competition - less than 2002 inch²
• light weight and transportable - fit into estate car
• Freight shunting and mainline operations - BR 1960s or 70s
• Modern Design May 2001 to August 2002