Commons Crossing Micro Layout

[Celtic_transport]

Hi All, Some of you may remember my previous post on here about my "Moathill PWD" layout, which was based on a stub of the former Navan to Kingscourt line. Unfortunately due to a number of factors I had to dismantle it and start from scratch (again). That layout isn't dead in the water however, as I plan to incorporate both it and this new layout into a much larger project in the future.

This new layout is based on the level crossing on the Commons road in Navan. My dad used to bring me there when I was a child in the mornings on my way to school, where we would catch the morning tara mines train passing through. It's my first memory of real life railway goings on, and brings back many fond memories.

The layout is even smaller than Moathill, at 4ft x 1ft with only a 2x1 scenic section, however there will be 2ft fiddle yard extensions either end, to allow more accurate trains to pass through. It will be set between 1964 and 2009, allowing me to run gypsum, Taras, per way, and a collection of liveries and different locos. I plan on using dcc to add to the atmosphere, and I'm also researching about converting my existing stock to 21mm gauge, to make it as accurate as possible.

baseboard is complete, next is track laying! Thanks for tuning in.

[Celtic_transport]

Cork Laid! Track is slightly askew as im on the hunt for 21mm track bases! 124 waiting patiently for her driver to open the gates on her way to kingscourt light engine.