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A track overview

A picture of Capt Evelegh running light.

All valid points. I was wondering about the fact that screws etc would puncture the felt. Wondering if sealing over the top would work? Also at the start was hoping to go O gauge so all my track is Peco O gauge track. Am i going to struggle using SM32 vehicles or is it just the scale of sleepers etc...

This is my 1st railway outside so I am experimenting really. Chatting to a guy in the local model shop at the weekend and he suggested covering the board in shed felt and sealing joins with bitumen. Am seriously considering this instead of the lacquer.

The photos are in reverse. The boards are a weatherproof composite. Once I have rounded off corners and completed any tweaks I will also be using a weatherprrof laquer. I have left small gaps between boards to allow for slight change and i am experimenting with a sliding track mount system also.

Just read this thread from start to finish. Is a wonderful inspiration. Can only dream of your loco collection. The modelling of the wagons and coaches is great.

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A first timer to garden railways. Having noted all the wonderful advice on my introduction discussion and on reading various posts on here I have finally got round to building the first parts of the railway. After originally wanting to model O gauge I found that budget and availability SM32 scale is...