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WandleValley

Wandle Valley is a OO/EM layout based on a real line between Wimbledon and Tooting in South London where I grew up. It will feature Merton Abbey Station, part of Wimbledon Station, the Tri-Ang factory and a water powered textile mill at the site of Abbey Mills on the river Wandle.

Merton Abbey Mills River Wandle

It’s an on-off project as and when I find time around my main 009 Cornwall based layout.

Triang Merton Factory

One of my layouts, the Wandle Valley, will feature the old Tri-ang factory in Merton. Sadly, the building is no longer there which makes modelling it difficult [...]

The Name Game

Looking for a realistic British name for your model railway. Here's 200 to get you started. [...]

Third Rail Tips

Building a modern era electric track layout? Wondering about that third rail? Here are a few tips to get you started. [...]

Progress update: Wandle Valley Railway

It's all go for my new layout, the shed is sorted; baseboards are down and the layout design complete. The track plan however... That's another story. [...]

Announcement

An apology, time for something new and a bit of the old. [...]