[2005] “HARCHESTER STABLING POINT”
A nearly ‘pointless’ Diorama
in 4mm (‘OO’ Scale) (2005 winner)
[2005] “GOTTINGEN SUD” (part)
Level Crossing and Engine Shed
‘Oe’ Scale (1:45) East German Layout. Buildings scratch-built, with ‘Peco’ track work.
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Individual Members’ Projects
General Modelling - Category D: Diorama
This Category includes any railway-oriented scene, within given size restrictions.
Included here are models that were submitted for the Club’s
annual model-making competition in 2005, 2007, and 2008.
[2007] North Pole Cottage ‘minimal’ G Scale (2007 winner)
[2008] 1:24 "End of the Line"
Built in Africa from plasticard, prototype motor rail "Simpler", and two 'Hudson' 1/2 yard 'Rugger' skips - prototype 400mm gauge
[2008] SOMERDALE
Research shows that the "SOMERDALE" wording was laid out in 1925, to coincide with the opening of the new Fry & Son's Chocolate factory. It remained visible until the late 1970's.
The station at Keynsham became "Keynsham and Somerdale" on the 1st February 1925, but was reverted back to just "Keynsham" on 6th May 1974.
The station received many excursions to allow people to visit the factory, and, no doubt, eat lots of chocolate, so the stations platforms were lengthened to accommodate.
The Company had a connection with the main line to a private siding, which was first used on 17th January 1925, but was taken out of use on 26-27th July 1980.
The factory will close in 2010 with the loss of 500 jobs.
[2007] Manor House ‘OO’ Scale
