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Chedham

Chedham is located 'somewhere in the south Midlands'. Such a location allows operation of stock from all regions of BR from the 1950's onward. An up/down main line serves the station that has a bay platform at each end. Express, semi-fast and local trains both run through and terminate. There is a lot of goods traffic running through the station and the avoiding line, which gives access to a small loco shed/diesel depot and to the fair sized goods sidings and sheds. The edge of town area is depicted with many terraced houses, shops and a pub. The allotments are neat and well tended. A farm in the rolling hills and a remote country church is still used for funerals. While the roads are getting busier the area is still fairly sleepy. The signalmen use cycles rather than cars while a local bus service provides the main method of mechanised transport.

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The Club took “Chedham” to the Northampton show on 28 November 2009. We had an enjoyable day and it gave members a chance to test out new locos and stock. We are always amazed that this layout can be stored for months and as soon as it is erected it works! Lots of favourable comments from the public, and other exhibitors. People like to see plenty of full-length trains running.