Continuing on from the last update. More little details, in the form of figures. Or as I like to call them, characters. For me they bring so much life to a layout, especially in this scale.
Are you going to take this letter or not ? No, it needs another stamp !
One of the aspects I love about modelling in a larger scale, the little things. One detail added today just helps to make a scene come to life. The Edwardian (?) signpost. I added a couple printed names of fictional villages, & Highbridge to help place the railway in Somerset.
The BBR has acquired another loco. I've had this model for awhile, but it was lettered for the LMS. Purchased secondhand, for the pricey sum of $125 USD. It took a little re-working, a set of new gears kindly supplied by Mr. Tinsnips, and now she's ready for service.
The name "Hilda" comes from another of our Boxer canine family members. This was a loco I felt a small independent railway would have for it's own, ancient, used, and most importantly, reasonably affordable ! She runs great and will be a welcome addition by the staff I'm sure. The local lads already approve !
Another fine day on the railway. There's nothing wrong in the miniature world, that's for sure. The sun is shinning, grass is green, and BBR Manning Wardle "Niki" is headed to the docks with a train of Somerset coal from the Kramdenite Colliery. I did get 'round to installing the first bit of line side fencing, finally !
Just a bit of photographic fun. BBR #3 "Josie" passing by with the local passenger from Boxer Bay. Photo repeated in b&w, which I think suits this scene nicely.
A model railway is never complete, and I would add, in my case, always improvable. My attention now turns to the dockside at Boxer Bay. I was not entirely satisfied with the sidings at the dock, as it was done with haste, using leftover track pieces of another manufacturer. I decided this needed addressing, and after a lucky break on ebay, some used Peco track purchased. A new siding was added to the dockside, and the track has a more free-flowing look to it.
BEFORE
Should one become parched, and looking for a watering hole, you can now set sail for The "Cheeky Seagull", a newly opened pub in the high street of Boxer Bay. You can find many fine ales from the local breweries in Somerset. Built up utilizing one of the excellent building aides from Petite Properties, it adds the most essential piece of the village ! Just watch out for Dorris 😉
