GROUP LAYOUTS

The group owns several layouts which allow members to try modelling techniques - or simply to run trains at one of our meetings.

These layouts are also taken to exhibitions to promote the group.

If you are an Exhibition Manager, please use the contact us page to request one of our layouts to attend your show.

MORTON HILL (009)

Morton Hill is a 009 layout which gives members a scenic test track for running 009 rolling stock and also provides an opportunity to learn and try techniques on a small layout – which they can then utilise on their own layouts.

The layout was designed to fit in a space box so that it is easy to transport.

It measures just 26” x 20” and demonstrates that you can build 009 in a small space.

The name of the layout comes from the Scout Hut where we hold our meetings. There are two side rooms named Morton and Hill.

Morton Hill - a small 009 layout

Skarloey visiting the layout at an exhibition

Train on Morton Hill

CLIFTON BROOK (0-16.5)

Clifton Brook is an 0-16.5 (NG7) layout which was donated to the group by its builder.

The layout is a simple end-to-end trackplan based around a station with engine shed and basic facilities.

Clifton Brook

Loco on shed ready for next duty

Train on Clifton Brook

Matt detailing Clifton Brook

QUARRY END (009/00)

Originally built by Kidmore Model Railways, the layout was donated to the group by its most recent owner Andy Stubbs.

Based on a near defunct slate quarry, the track plan is intended to allow as much of a ‘run’ in 009 as the space will allow.

The layout represents the ‘back end’ of a transfer siding between narrow and standard gauge, with the OO gauge ‘main-line’ entering at low level.

Read the "story" of the layout below

The back story for the layout

Overview showing the compact nature of the layout

The buildings show the disused nature of the quarry

The transfer siding between standard and narrow gauge

The trackplan

A view of the layout showing 009 and 00 running lines