Quick work Inglenook

 

Someone who has been active on the model railway building front, is my new friend Alastair. We first met at the Great British Model Railway show, and talked about building small layouts. He was looking for a simple first project, and I suggested an Inglenook shunting puzzle. 

Away he went to look up the concept online, and when we next met at the model railway club, was fired up about the concept. I provided a bit more advice, especially about using Torry's Hardware for the wood, and this is the result a week later - a working layout!

The Torry's team added to my advice by suggesting softwood rather than a plywood beam around the edge. They also advised on the tools and fixings required - all excellent service for a beginner, and the reason I always recommend them. 

Anyway, at the club, the layout arrived, and works perfectly. Point operation is digital (you poke them with your finger) for the moment, but slots are fitted underneath for point motors in the future. 

Whan amazes me, is the neatness of the baseboard. Definitely something to be proud of. Now, if a raw beginner can do this in a week, what's stopping everyone else? 

Update: The layout is now wired, complete with point motors, and fully working!