Monday, 2 November 2015

Well with the arrival of the new Heljan Metropolitan this week then it just had to appear in the Sunday Lakeside update, this would be it's first 'proper' run on Lakeside rather than just a test run on the rolling road and I wasn't disappointed! It performed remarkably well tackling the tightest curve on the layout as if it wasn't there, it is without doubt, a very competent runner and a joy to watch in the stunning livery of dark red and gold.

 I also wanted to show how the new turntable has now opened up the terminus area on Lakeside which now allows me to make full use of that area for running trains and not just for storage purposes. So this weeks update shows both the Metropolitan and the turntable in full use.

 There is now full potential to landscape and detail the engine shed area and the long retaining wall side of the layout much sooner than I had anticipated. Virtually all the components are now there for me to start within the next week or so - the only thing that can hold me back now is the time to actually do it which I'm sure most of us suffer from.

 The link to the YouTube video of the update is here:   


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  1. Unknown2 November 2015 at 22:38

    I shall be following Graham :)

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    1. Unknown2 November 2015 at 23:22

      Thank you Matthew, I hope you enjoy the journey!

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  2. Unknown3 November 2015 at 04:41

    Well done mate, time is very rare as you know and the tube is taking a bit of a back burner position, but with your blog I can keep up with you and lakeside while on the move, perfecto say I

    Cheers
    Mark

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    1. Unknown3 November 2015 at 18:22

      Thank you Mark and yes, this will be a lot easier (and quicker) for me plus I can pop something up without having to make a YT video. Hopefully I can also put up things which aren't just about model railways which will still be of some interest.

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