5) Starting the scenery

Next came a start on the most enjoyable part, the scenery. After a general grey wash, the boards were coated with wood glue and sand, to give some initial texture to what would become a mainly industrial/commercial setting. The cottage garden than had detailing added, including some small flowerpots, Lego flowers and a greenhouse.

The adjacent turntable was equipped with a coal staithe and coal office, with a path leading to a Permanent Way hut at the end of the garden. The paving was made using DIY filler in a Jigstones mould.