Well as the title says it has been a while since my last blog. I would like to say that I have done lots to the layout but alas I haven't.out

The layout has been set up in the garage along with my workbench, which has made my sisters all very happy, as I have moved all my modelling gear off the dining room table!

The biggest job that I was putting off for ages was to use hanging basket liner. This represents wild grass on the hillside on the approach to the station.

I started to trim it down with hair clippers but realised that the glue still needed a little more time to dry so that is a job for another day.

I have added a name to the signal box... the name Halstead Sidings is now official. and I must say it does add some character to the box.

This view shows how the hillside is coming along. I have added a tree ( the first of many) which still needs a bit of work on it to make it look realistic. I have also started to add some clumping to start building up to represent bushes.

I have also finally started to work on the area behind the platform. A wall was added as well as a fence, which will have posters and notices stuck to it in due course.

once these jobs are completed that will be that module of the layout "complete" though I will leave the really little details until later.

Well that's all for now, hopefully it won't be too long before the next update when I should have a heater in the garage and able to do a bit more work!