tomix layout... work in progress

went to the club today and made a start on salvaging the layout which will become the layout for tomix thomas and friends.

it was built about 2 years ago by a former member, who designed it for two of the junior members. however, they "werent doing it right", so he took over. his plan was to have a slot car track around it somehow. the guy got in a pip with several other members and quit about 18 months ago. the layout has been shoved underneath another ever since.

there were 2 styrofoam blocks plastered over, which took some encouragement to come off. the plaster was flaking off without any help, and a chisel was needed for the rest.


once the styrofoam and plaster were removed and vaccumed up, i took to it with a sanding block to furthur remove any imperfections. i will check the tracks, relay if needed [tempted to anyway, but cant afford to] then plan the scenery.


it is 1200x600mm. looking forward to see it evolve, but i need measurements of the tomix thomas buildings before i can move much furthur. i will do a base coat of paint in either white or green to make it look better.

i would like to put in some sidings to store excess rolling stock and engines, but cant see it working with the current layout.