Well I've been plugging away at South Coast Rail since late 2015 when a decision was made to do the 'change over'. I believe it often happens to modellers but this will be my last layout, no more changes. I've tried most of the other scales and variations such as model tramways for a while and this is it.
You could say there was dead time when the old layout had to be demolished, the new one planned, research to be done, new baseboards and a new way of thinking. So after around five years of construction I looked around the room and tried to convince myself that I had come a fair way.
It does also help if you are retired and theoretically gives you 24/7 access to the shed and of course this never happens as there are always things that get in the way of life. It was a different story when still at work and the weekends were the main work times on the layout. On some late Friday and Sunday nights you would look at the watch and see the numbers had gone to a single digit, so then off to bed. Who cares what time the next day you would get up.
So as a pacifier to myself I have trawled through the hundreds of photos I have taken and made up some before and after shots to reinforce progress has definitely happened. The shots are taken in roughly the same spot so here they are.
January 2016 Eden 
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May 2016 arriving Eden
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You can't rush perfection Bob, some great shots there. Camden is similar 5 years down the track and still a way to go although there has been more progress in the last 3 weeks than the last year Stay Safe regards Kim
ReplyDeleteThanks Kim, admire your work as well
ReplyDeleteLook at how far you've come. Some of the best modelling in the country in my humble opinion! Keep it up, Phill O
ReplyDeleteThanks Phil appreciate your thoughts
ReplyDeleteGreat work Bob showing you're really having fun on the Journey and that's what it's about. Thanks - Marcus.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a fair bit of work/change to me Bob.
ReplyDeleteRay P
Such a huge change! Apart from your scenery work, which I just salivate over, I’m impressed that the track work doesn’t seem to change if at all. Supports all the planning and down time in between projects Bob. Really a great post, thanks for sharing your work with us, it is inspiring!
ReplyDeleteThanks Ray and Geoff for your comments. It seems like a long haul but time has gone too quick, but enjoying the journey along the way.
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