Lighting the Station

With the Perth show looming it was time to turn my attention back to completing the scenics on the layout instead of running trains. Next on the still long, but reducing, to do list was lighting on the station platform. 

SMD Led lights were purchased from Kytes Lights at Model Rail Scotland and have been painted up to reflect the lights installed at Poulton. Hanging baskets and brackets have also been made up to continue the strong horticultural displays in the station.

Hope you enjoy :)

37 Testing

Tonight saw 37229 under test on Poulton. Here are some pictures:

47 Trials

The siding adjacent to Platform 1 doesn't see much activity in the modern DMU scene. However today saw 47375 stabled at Poulton for a few hours. Pictures below:

153 Trials

Northern class 153 was testing on the layout tonight. Some pictures of the test session are shown below.

And some local residents!!

The Football Support

As the junction at Poulton splits to Blackpool North and Fleetwood it seemed fitting to feature the supporters of the two local teams; Blackpool FC and Fleetwood Town FC. Both supporter groups can be found on platform 1 waiting for the next train to the game.

The Station

A lot of attention and coverage has recently been placed on the junction end of the layout but nothing has been reported yet on the station end of the layout. The layout essentially is split in two by Breck Road Bridge, the left hand side of the layout consisting of the junction and signal box and the right consisting of the main station platform and canopy.

The station and canopy are fully scratchbuilt, and have detailed building interiors. All are LED lit. Here are some photos detailing progress so far.

158 Trials

Running session tonight testing the 158 stock on the layout. 158791 is pictured crossing the junction at Poulton.