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As some people know on my diesels to Glenburnie side of the layout, Glenburnie has been demolished. As I still wanted to be able to run steam engines to Sovereign Street, a new junction and track had to be laid

Here is 'Calls Junction'.

A new home has to be found for the signal box and scenery to attend to.

At least trains can be run.

Glencairn

That right hand track joint doesn’t look straight. Could cause an issue.

Steve M wrote: ↑Wed Jan 08, 2020 10:55 am That right hand track joint doesn’t look straight. Could cause an issue.

It looked okay when I laid the track, but like you, Steve, I saw the glaring error in the picture.

It is now sorted.

Glencairn

glencairn wrote: ↑Wed Jan 08, 2020 2:34 pm

Steve M wrote: ↑Wed Jan 08, 2020 10:55 am That right hand track joint doesn’t look straight. Could cause an issue.

It looked okay when I laid the track, but like you, Steve, I saw the glaring error in the picture.

It is now sorted.

Glencairn

Pictures have a habit of showing things like that - I have dozens that I wouldn’t dare publish.

What amazes me is how many ‘glaring errors’ are to be seen in some pictures in the modelling press. If I were ever to get into print (v. unlikely) I think I would do a bit of ‘housekeeping’ first. Already this month I’ve spotted filler smeared up a brick wall, static grass on a tank engine and that’s without mentioning some significant gaps under buildings and walls.

Note to self: proof-check photos in future.

The curve at Calls Junction is sorted.
Glencairn

I've had similar track-laying experiences myself. Everything looks dandy, nice and straight, no doglegs, till you take a picture. Then the errors hit you in the eye. I'd go so far as to recommend a photo check to all layout builders.

Cheers,
Artur

That looks a lot better.

Thanks for your comments Artur and Barry. Much appreciated.

Glencairn

With the rebuilding of the layout for Diesels at Crown Point, Sovereign street is also getting a little makeover.

Gone from Sovereign Street is the large building at the rear of this photograph

n its place I have been playing around with buildings in keeping with the area. There is now room for the signal box.
More to come.

Glencairn