The second version of 'Crowsnest Tramway' was constructed to fit into one of the corners of my studio/workshop. A full cabinet effect was achieved by providing a backscene to give height, with a lighting unit placed on top plus a front facia of perspex. This latter was attached with velcro strip for easy removal. Apart from making the layout more attractive, it offered much needed protection against dust. Some picture framing around the perspex panel gave a pleasing appearance.

Operation was much improved over the First model. Quite apart from the larger scale the locomotive had a precision motor which gave very smooth running. In fact even the turnouts had coreless motors to operate them - a true extravagance.

The only drawback was not having a hidden siding or run-off track. This was planned as an extension, from the track at the left, onto nearby shelving. Here I thought a timber trestle (like one shown in the classic photo that shows Bagnall No.300 in Sellick's book) would look good and provide a good place to 'pose' models for photography. Like a good deal of my cogitations, this all came to naught. If I had built, in reality, as many models as I have conjured with in my mind then I would be overwhelmed with them.

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