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A founder member of the Chiltern Model Railway Association

Members' Layouts - Harpenden East

Andy Ward is one of the Club members in the '0' Gauge section and his layout is currently available for display on the local exhibition circuit.

Further information

Harpenden East

Harpenden East is a small country station and goods yard, situated on the border of the Midland and Eastern Regions of British Railways just to the south of Luton on the line between Leighton Buzzard and Welwyn Garden City, which was closed in the mid 1960s as part of the Beeching cuts. Both steam in its final years and the newly introduced diesels may be seen operating. Viewers are encouraged to look out for the occasional visiting diesel type.

Summary

Harpenden East - '0' gauge 7mm 1:43 Finescale

Period modelled - Mid 1930s to mid 1960s British Railways Midland and Eastern Regions

Layout dimension = 57 x 3ft (plus operating space at rear of 4ft minimum)

Fascia and lighting is optional to suit exhibition location

This layout is currently available for exhibition and has an insured value of £8,000 including operating stock

All electrical equipment used on this layout is fully safety tested and is traceable to the relevant standards where appropriate

Further information or exhibition booking enquiries may be made to: Mr A Ward (01582) 652478
or email: wlambretta@aol.com

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