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Introduction<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I am<\/strong> convinced that the hobby must attract the young if it is not going to fade away, and am inspired by the joy that model railways be it Brio, Duplo, or something more sophisticated seem to bring to our grandchildren the club has two interactive children\u2019s layouts available for shows.\u00a0 An additional larger G scale Thomas layout is run by a club member.\u00a0 The pair of these will fit in the back for a car and are available for shows and can both be set up and run for a one day show by two people as long as they are placed adjacent to each other.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some of the clubs and members Layouts that might appeal to junior members. Available for shows<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tomy Train Thomas the Tank Engine<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Description:\u00a0 Tomy Train track makes 3 separate but linked circuits, with some appropriate buildings. \u00a0It comes with a selection of push along and battery motorized locomotives, lots of rolling stock and accessories.\u00a0 This is designed to be used and abused by children as young as 2 years (as tested on various grandchildren) with only light touch adult supervision to sort out rights of way disputes and change the odd battery.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Layout Measurement<\/strong>: 2340 X 920mm.\u00a0 It has its own legs and only stands 600mm off the ground. <\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Minimum total space required:<\/strong> About 4m (Width) X 2.3m (Depth) as there needs to be at least 600mm of access space for multiple children all the way round it, and preferably a bit more.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Electric:<\/strong>\u00a0 None.\u00a0 Locomotives are battery powered<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other requirements:\u00a0 none<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Operators:<\/strong> Light supervision by a single operator.\u00a0 If co-located with another BSEMRC children\u2019s layout no additional operators are required.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Thomas the Tank layout built by Matthew P<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thomas N Gauge interactive layout<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Description:<\/strong>\u00a0 The layout has two independent tracks which run Tomix Thomas the Tank Engine trains (Thomas, James and Percy) with appropriate rolling stock.\u00a0 There are two controllers which have been modified to restrict the top speed to prevent an overenthusiastic child sending the rolling stock flying.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Layout measurement<\/strong>: \u00a01200 X 500mm, it sits on top of a standard 6 X 2ft table. (We prefer the table to be supplied but can provide one if notified).\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Total space required: 2.5m (Width) X\u00a0 3m (Depth) as the operators need chairs in front and the supervisors chairs behind the layout.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Electric: One 13amp socket.\u00a0 We can provide a short extension to plug the two plugs we have into.\u00a0 All equipment will be PAT tested.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other requirements:<\/strong> 4 chairs required for supervisors and operators.\u00a0 We can not provide these.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Operators: <\/strong>\u00a0Two adults to supervise its use and change the locomotives periodically.\u00a0 At a one-day event the same adults can also supervise the Tomy Train interactive layout.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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N Gauge Thomas layout , 2 independant tracks operatated by seperate controllers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

G scale layout. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Project Managed by Matthew, <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Built by David F, David T ,Frank, Bill,and Phil<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scale:<\/strong> G scale (1\/24)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Description:\u00a0 This is a child friendly Thomas layout in G scale (1:22.5, think playmobile sized).\u00a0 It is not intended to be modelers work of art.\u00a0 There are typically two loops for continuous running and additional sidings. Locomotives include Thomas, Percy, James, Toby, Emily, Winston and Devious Diesel, most have appropriate sound and moving eyes.\u00a0 Rolling stock is mainly suitable Bachmann Thomas and friends wagons with some LGB novelty wagons for amusement.\u00a0 There is a selection of scenery which like the track is put up on the day and subject to variation but includes roads, vehicles, people (including Thomas related figures), animals, platforms and buildings.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Era:\u00a0 The Island of Sodor in the late 1950\u2019s<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Size:<\/strong> Minimum 14ft by 8ft but can be expanded in both dimensions (see below)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Space Requirements:<\/strong>\u00a0 This is a tabletop layout.\u00a0 It requires a minimum of six<\/strong> 6ft x 2ft tables (giving the 14 x 8ft size). All tables<\/strong> must be the same height<\/strong>.\u00a0 The size can be expanded in one or both dimensions for every 2 additional tables provided.\u00a0 For example, 8 tables can be configured as 18 x12ft or 20 x 8ft. It is sometimes possible to use tables of different sizes but please enquire before assuming this will be adequate.\u00a0 If a size larger than the standard 14 x 8ft is required extra track has to be organised (by me) so I need to know the size \/ number of tables available in advance.<\/strong> \u00a0An additional 2-3ft operating space is required at the back and on one side of the layout<\/strong> (the exact amount is flexible).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Environment:\u00a0 This layout can be run indoors or outside in reasonable weather conditions (ie: dry (a must), warmish (for the operators) and not too windy.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Control:\u00a0 Massoth DCC<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Power: A single 13 amp socket is required.\u00a0 The controller has been PAT tested.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Transport:\u00a0 The two operators and all the equipment (but NOT the tables which must be provided by the organisers) fit in an estate car.\u00a0 No additional transport required.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where am I based?\u00a0 Near Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contact details: <\/strong>Matthew Porteous,
email:<\/strong> mjporteous57@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

and a few pics of the layout <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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More Pictures <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A few horses watching the trains <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Tea break time !!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Percy and Toby waiting in the Station.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The whole Gang <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Toby and Percy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Woody waiting for Toby to pass by <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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