First of all, don’t forget that the club is holding an open day on December 10th 2016.

We hope to have the Albert layout running, and stock has been checked to make sure that finger-poking is only required at rare intervals.

The n-gauge layout is being developed and looks as if it needs somebody to turn up with something to put on it and test that trackwork.

The club’s new 00-gauge layout has also seen a lot of work.

Here’s one shot you’re unlikely to ever see at an exhibition.

In preparation for the 2017 exhibition, trackwork is being laid for the Thomas Tribute to be positioned in the entrance room close to the ticket table.