Adam's First Module - Catashall Lane
29th January 2006 to 1st October 2007
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Adams module is the newest to be added to the club layout. First appearing in June 2006.

Adams main interst is with the CHannel Tunnel and High Speed link, and a next module may feature more of this theme.
This is the plan for my module. A micro container freight yard with train shed and refueling point.
This is the plan for my module. A micro container freight yard with train shed and refueling point.
The main running lines (4 front tracks) are completed.
The main running lines (4 front tracks) are completed.
The layout is tested for stock capacity.
The layout is tested for stock capacity.
After confirming all the track positions, everything is lifted to drill more power and switch motor holes.
After confirming all the track positions, everything is lifted to drill more power and switch motor holes.
Holes drilled the track is repositioned and finished.
Holes drilled the track is repositioned and finished.
Point Motors get wired up.
Point Motors get wired up.
Construction of the hill side scenery is well under way.
Construction of the hill side scenery is well under way.
The points get wired onto the control panel
The points get wired onto the control panel
The hillside foundations and papier mache skin get completed
The hillside foundations and papier mache skin get completed
Here the module is tested for compatibility into the Club setup. All runs well so everything is set for June!
Here the module is tested for compatibility into the Club setup. All runs well so everything is set for June!
An overview of the module with a mockup of how I see the scenery laid out. Still unsure about the hillside though. The hedge clumps are too large.
An overview of the module with a mockup of how I see the scenery laid out. Still unsure about the hillside though. The hedge clumps are too large.
Having laid and glued the ballast, it is left to dry in the June sunshine
Having laid and glued the ballast, it is left to dry in the June sunshine
Derelict trackwork from an old siding
Derelict trackwork from an old siding
With the main scenic details complete, finer touches are added. Bush, flowers, and Depot furniture.
With the main scenic details complete, finer touches are added. Bush, flowers, and Depot furniture.
An overview of the yard as seen at the kewbridge Boat Show in June 2006
An overview of the yard as seen at the kewbridge Boat Show in June 2006
The finished micro container yard
The finished micro container yard
The Freightliner depot with all its details
The Freightliner depot with all its details
How to fill a Saxo with train models......
How to fill a Saxo with train models......

A Virgin Voyager passes a Birmingham bound Central Trains Turbostar
A Virgin Voyager passes a Birmingham bound Central Trains Turbostar

Catashall Lane, the modules official name
Catashall Lane, the modules official name
Virgin Thunderbird 57003 stands in the refueling road
Virgin Thunderbird 57003 stands in the refueling road