CMRS Layouts

The following layouts have been built and are being maintained by the Society. Click on the image or title of the layout to get more information.

Avon Sidings

A small OO Gauge (4mm) shunting puzzle layout seen at many local exhibitions; new electronic control system being fitted.

This 4mm model is a section of Wellesley Road, Croydon, viewed as from the west. It was constructed inside four weeks in time for the Society’s Annual Exhibition in October 1999. Operation of the layout is entirely automatic.

Culm Valley

Culm Valley is a project that comprises two individual 3mm scale layouts – Hemlock and Uffculme. It is based on the Culm Valley Light Railway which was opened on 1st June 1876. Two of its stations were Hemyock and Uffculme.

Dad’s Dublo

Dad’s Dublo consists entirely of Hornby Dublo 3-rail track and stock, and is typical of the layouts that would have been enjoyed by many boys (and their Dads) in the 1950’s.

Hemlock

This 3mm layout is based on the station at Hemyock on the Culm Valley Light Railway. The only departure from prototype is the creation of the Hemlock Branch of the Grand Western Canal, hence the change of the name to Hemlock. The track plan and buildings are of the original...

Maxwell

Maxwell is an award winning N Gauge (2mm) layout now retired from the exhibition circuit and available for use by CMRS members.

Toop Tramway

This 4mm layout comprises a continuous run double track, including a Depot. It represents a typical British town in the 1920’s to 1950’s. The layout measures 7 feet (2.13m) by 3 ft 6 ins (1.06m).