This is a story that started about 15 years ago. This layout was partially made for a friend, I can not remember why the project was stopped, but it has remained in a state of limbo all that time.

I recently did some weathering for this same friend and it was suggested that I could have the layout back in exchange. It was agreed and it is now back with me.

After being re-united, I decided that there was several things that really needed to change. This includes taking the upper lines back from two to one, allowing more room to lengthen the two kickback sidings on the lower section.

It will remain a Steam Engine Shed and will be called its original name ‘Wyke Street’. I am looking to run 10-12 Engines, mixed about 50-50 Tender and Tanks. I think a couple of wagons could also be useful.

Since moving to O gauge, I have very few Steam Engines in OO, but I think just enough with a couple of purchases.

I have other friends that have also moved from OO to O, but still have a few locos available. I am prepared to make this a ‘group’ layout so that members can run their OO stock at Exhibitions.

ORIGINAL LAYOUT

FIRST AMENDMENTS MADE

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I started this OO layout about 15 years ago for a friend. I can not remember the full reason the project was suspended, but its been sitting in a garage for a long time!

I swapped it for some weathering work, and it is now back with me! It has faired very well in the many years of storage and after a clean, ran very well.

I have several things to decide, whether to change the track plan a little, run as steam or diesel, what era and the time of year it is to be set in!

I have even asked a few mates for input, as it could become a group layout.