Kirkby in Ashfield MPD 38F - Building a bridge & new buildings! September 2020 layout Update

[@jasonpierce-newmodelbarmy3394]

The chimney to hide the corner on the back scene is a great idea mate. Looking good.

[@JAMESDEMU-RailwayModeller]

Thanks Jason. Just needed something there and a tree wasn't going to do it. A 3mm (ish) scale chimney will do though.

[@neilgen2003]

I do like this layout of yours James, wanting to do something similar myself but for my BR blue period diesels.

[@JAMESDEMU-RailwayModeller]

Thanks Neil. Go for it mate. A few simple revisions is all you need. More modern shed with offices, concrete over bridge and modern security fencing. You'll have it done by the weekend if you start today.

[@deshinks9295]

Hi James, great layout. Particularly like your ground cover in the shed yard. How did you get that effect, did you ever release a 'how to'?

[@JAMESDEMU-RailwayModeller]

Thanks Des. Yes, I put a video up a while ago explaining the basics of how I go from plain ballast to the end result. The only thing I've done to the layout since making that video is add a dusting of real coal dust over what I'd already done.

[@JAMESDEMU-RailwayModeller]

Here's a link to the video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5TPYqWVZayHm9E Hope it helps.

[@deshinks9295]

@@JAMESDEMU-RailwayModeller That's great, thanks a lot James

[@howarth004]

It is better with the bridge

[@JAMESDEMU-RailwayModeller]

Thanks David. It did feel a bit empty at that end of the layout without it.