Culm

BR(W) (1950-1960) 4mm/ft scale EM gauge.

11' x 2' 6

The layout is based on the Culm Valley Light Railway, which opened in May 1876 connecting Hemyock with Tiverton junction. DSCN0189.jpg (390466 bytes)
DSCN0152.jpg (488638 bytes) Baseboards are constructed from 6mm ply with the aim of being as light as possible. Scenery has a Styrofoam base, covered in pre-coloured casting plaster. Rough grass is represented with insulation felt while dyed surgical lint is used for the grass in the fields.
The track plan is roughly based on Hemyock as it was prior to relaying. Track is flexi track from both C&L and SMP with Marcway points. Tortoise point motors are used throughout as they provide a realistic slow action. DSCN0178.jpg (477567 bytes)
Dscn0209.jpg (1373444 bytes) Buildings and structures have been moved from their real locations in the Culm Valley area and brought together to form the model. Most of the buildings are scratch built, although use has been made of commercial kits where appropriate.

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Last updated: 21 January, 2006

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