The Bournville shed layout is based upon period signalling diagrams and Ordnance Survey maps to provide an authentic track layout that allows us to run trains from the period 1939 to closure in 1960. Away from the shed, where space constraints dictate a compromise in producing a historically accurate model, recognisable elements of the Birmingham West Suburban railway have been used. Travelling from Birmingham trains enter the layout by emerging from Church Road tunnel and run alongside the Worcester & Birmingham canal until they pass under Mary Vale Road. With Mary Vale Road passed, the shed and coaling stage dominate the scene as trains ease towards the bridge at Cotteridge Park before passing out of sight beneath the Pershore Road. The layout is currently very much a work in progress, its exhibition outings have afforded viewers the unusual opportunity to see beneath the skin of a relatively large layout under construction.
Simon Davis
In addition to the main N gauge club layout, BMRC operates a modular scheme which caters for club members whose primary interest is British outline 00 gauge. The modular layout concept developed in the United States and is operated in the UK by some modellers of American Railroads. The modular scheme uses a set of standards that ensure that all modules interface correctly in respect of track position and electrical connections. The modular systems allows individual modellers to express their own creativity and individual tastes within a loose overall theme. At present the club has approximately ten modules already completed or under construction. When fully assembled, these will provide a layout in excess of 30ft long.
Modules are a standard 2ft wide with length typically 3 to 4ft. and individual members normally transport their own modules to and from club nights..A small number of sections can be kept in the club store for members who cannot easily transport their module.
Bournville Model Railway Clubs O Gauge layout is based on Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway.
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