Cannibalising an
earlier layout, Kyle of Sutherland, is a quick way to achieve the basic framework and supporting
structure for St Donats 1963.
The main scenic
element is a 3 foot long diorama, with 2 foot 6 inch cassette tables at either
end. The cassette tables can be turned around to allow operation from either
front or rear. Here’s the start of work on the scenic board with the foreground
track sub-base being tested for fit and position.
As soon as there’s
some track, here’s a GWR 16xx loco ready to go. That is apart from brakes, sanding gear
and some minor corrective surgery. And a slight re-alignment of the handrail.
