We currently have 6 built layouts within the club: fully-working ‘N’, ‘OO’ and ‘O’ Gauge Exhibition layouts, a Junior Layout (also available for exhibitions), and our permanent Multi Gauge permanent layout:
N-Gauge Exhibition Layout: Sandmarch
Sandmarch is our newest layout in N gauge, and has visited many local exhibitions over the last few years. Sandmarch is DC/DCC switchable and has two different set up configurations. The layout uses Kato track and depending on set up has 2 or 3 independent running loops, a small goods yard and an end to end shuttle on a viaduct across the layout.
OO-Gauge Exhibition Layout: Coleware
Coleware is our OO gauge layout and has regularly gone to many local exhibitions. It is switchable between DC and DCC, it has a double track circuit with a branch line from the station to the ample fiddle yard.
Multi Gauge (Permanent): Datchworth Magna
The ‘O’ gauge layout was our largest layout, and ran 4 tracks around the clubhouse. It has now been rebuilt, and still has 4 tracks (with 25m of track each), a branch line and multiple stations. 2 of these tracks are connected to the branch line and the stations, and the other 2 tracks are running / testing circuits with passing loops. Additionally, running / testing loops in N and OO have been added (2 tracks of each gauge), as well as one loop of TT. Each individual track has the ability to switch between DC and DCC running. In DCC mode, any loco can additionally be controlled from mobile phones.
O-Gauge Exhibition Layout: Lea Valley Railway Centre
This small O Gauge layout was donated to the club, and has been redeveloped into an Exhibition Layout.
To support our junior members, and to offer a robust “Drive your own train” layout for exhibitions, we have recently built our newest layout, which consists of 2 loops of OO Gauge track, along with a couple of sidings. It has two separated places where the trains can be controlled from (to allow each driver space to still be with their family).
OO-Gauge Exhibition Layout: Nudge Nudge
Nudge Nudge is a small OO layout designed for exhibition visitors to drive themselves and complete the puzzle. This is enjoyed by all show visitors, young and old!