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.
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.
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