We’re a brand new club, so at present we don’t have any layouts to show here. However, as a member you get to put forward ideas of any layout that you wish to build. Provide a track plan, along with rough costings, and present it to the committee. If we have the budget available then it will likely be approved, especially if other members are keen on the idea as well!
In the planning stages:
Cranwell Branch Line: N Gauge
We’re planning on recreating the branchline from Sleaford to RAF Cranwell based in the 1920’s. We’ll be adding updates to the Cranwell Branch Line section of the blog.
Shunting puzzle: OO Gauge
We’ll be making the classic Inglenook shunting puzzle along with an automated passenger shuttle to keep things entertaining. The puzzle will be available for members of the public at exhibitions to come along and have a play
Stockhill Main Line: TT:120
This is the working title for a layout we have planned in TT:120 gauge. The layout consists of a figure 8 layout, with the upper section depicting a mainline and the lower section with a station and goods yard. It’s planned that the goods yard will also comprise of a shunting puzzle for members of the public to try out.
Members Layouts
Rhad Valley
Owner: Shaun Gill
Scale: N
Control: DCC
Rhad Valley is named so because “rhad” literally translates to “cheap” from Welsh. Our Chairman purchased the layout for a mere £100 but is in dire need of restoration as much of the scenic work has been damaged over time and the layout needs completely rewiring for DCC operation.
You can follow updates of the layout progress here: Rhad Valley Restoration
Larne Holt
Owner: Jim King
Scale: N
Control: DC
Larne Holt is a perfect example of what can be achieved in a small area. With careful planning and attention to detail, Jim has managed to create a dynamic scene that feels much larger than it actually is.
Manthorpe Sands
Owner: Ian Hides
Scale: 009
Control: DCC
A fictious narrow-gauge railway that could have been outside Grantham. Dedicated to Ian’s parents who as a you boy told him of the story of Manthorpe Sands, a village just outside Grantham. The land where the East coast mainline runs is very sandy hence it receiving the name.
The journey takes us from the busy main station at Manthorpe with it’s engine sheds, engineering thru winding countryside passing the local Steam and Vintage vehicle rally and carriage sheds to the coastal town of Peascliff with it’s small harbour and lifeboat station, shops,cafes,pub and nightclub. Here the train terminates before making its way back to Manthorpe.