This is the basic plan as if sitting in the aisles/operating area


and this is the plan in a line format - should help Operators

And this is the plan for the running of the D&S in theoretical real life



station names  with the yellow background are visible, all others storage & hidden

As mentioned in my Marabost thread, the basic track plan has changed and it is attached for information.  The file contains 3 pages.

I couldn't open that in excel Ron,i had to use Libre office.

What version Excel have you got Alan?  you may need to read these
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but yes Open Office / Libre Office reads the later versions of Excel files.

Just excel starter edition which apparently has expired so Libre office it is then.

All track changes finished & have been busy on paperwork for operating sessions & building a mimic wall panel  with LEDs for the junctions, etc so the crew are aware of how tracks are set. It also duplicates signals.

that panel looks the biz must try one myself,,,
:thumbs;-):cool:

A couple more turnout additions, etc to help the shunting.

Tawnton looking from the West - high & low level photos





now looking from the east

Lovely work Ron,
I do like the way you have curved your track beds it looks very prototype.To many of us get obsessed with straight tracks a rare thing in real life station and goods yard area,s.
The track plan and panel are also first class and those overboard point motors don't look too bad with a bit of weathering and some railway junk they will blend in very well.Plus a bonus you save your back and head from crawling under the boards.
Cheers,
Derek.

Wow !!! You've been a busy boy in the last year Ron. Great track laying with lovely flowing curves which will add to the realism once you get round to the scenic setting.

Merry Christmas to you.

Some scenery at the Flour Mill end of Tawnton… tracks on the left are from Barnstable

 

the road/ turnout mix - leads to Charde & Durston


the main track to the right where the road has not continued on, is the main track into Tawnton




Low level




still lots of detailing to do.

Love the low level shot of Tawnton Ron.Looks like it will give a lot of operational opportunities.

[user=1033]Spurno[/user] wrote:

Love the low level shot of Tawnton Ron.Looks like it will give a lot of operational opportunities.

Alan, in a normal Operating session,  3 blokes are in Tawnton - one each end and a Station Master to keep across all timetabled trains in & out of Tawnton.

This looks really impressive, Ron.  Wish mine was progressing as well!!

Very nice work Ron. I particularly like the road crossing. 

How did you manage to get the flangeways so neat and clean ??

[user=946]Chinahand[/user] wrote:

Very nice work Ron. I particularly like the road crossing. 

How did you manage to get the flangeways so neat and clean ??

Trevor, I use thick card based on a paper template.

Aaah. Thanks Ron.

Part of Tawnton  housing - much detail to add





behind the flour mill - an area to be filled


a little add-on building - this angle not normally seen


now to finish off the ground cover, etc  - Job # 875

Ron, all I can say is WOW that is now some layout, brill,,:doublethumb
:thumbs;-):cool: