Our largest layout to date is our OO Gauge called Salterton
measuring 20 feet x 14 feet which is now almost complete.
We are able to run both Analogue and DCC Locos. The
middle section of the layout is removable and can be used
as an Exhibition layout.
Location
The layout is completely fictitious and is based somewhere
near Salisbury on the London & South Western Railway
(LSWR) main line with links to the Somerset & Dorset Joint
Railway (S&DJR) from a junction near Templecombe and the
Great Western Railway
from Westbury. This
allows us to run an
interesting mix of
trains, mostly Southern
Region with some
Western and some
cross country services
from the S&D line.
Rolling stock
Any member's stock is allowed to run on the layout at
club meetings but at open days the stock is restricted
to 1950s and 1960s BR steam and
Diesels. The majority of members
have stock that fits this period, with
Southern, Western, Midland and
Eastern regions being modelled.
Salterton - OO Gauge
Layout
The layout has two main circuits which are on the level, with
two relief lines dropping down underneath to the 12 road
fiddle yard. The Engine shed is
at a lower level at the front of
the layout with an underpass to
the up main line so that engines
can be crossed over without
having to stop the whole layout.
Up Main Passing Coal Stage
Bradley Farm
Station Cottages
News and Events
Open Day 2025
Saturday 11th October 2025
With work still progressing on the
new layouts as well as the existing
OO Gauge layout, there will be plenty
to see along with visiting layouts and
exhibitions from local modellers.
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Our largest layout to date is our OO Gauge called Salterton measuring 20 feet
x 14 feet which is now almost complete. We are able to run both Analogue
and DCC Locos. The middle section of the layout is removable and can be
used as an Exhibition layout.
Location
The layout is completely fictitious and is based somewhere near Salisbury on
the London & South Western Railway (LSWR) main line with links to the
Somerset & Dorset Joint Railway (S&DJR) from a junction near Templecombe
and the Great Western Railway from Westbury. This allows us to run an
interesting mix of trains, mostly Southern Region with some Western and
some cross country services from the S&D line.
Rolling stock
Any member's stock is allowed to run on the layout at club meetings but at
open days the stock is restricted to 1950s and 1960s BR steam and Diesels.
The majority of members have stock that fits this period, with Southern,
Western, Midland and Eastern regions being modelled.
Salterton - OO Gauge
Layout
The layout has two main circuits which are on the level, with two relief lines
dropping down underneath to the 12 road fiddle yard. The Engine shed is at a
lower level at the front of the layout with an underpass to the up main line so
that engines can be crossed over without having to stop the whole layout.
Up Main Passing Coal Stage
Bradley Farm
Station Cottages
News and Events
Open Day 2025
Saturday 11th October 2025
With work still progressing on the new layouts as well as the
existing OO Gauge layout, there will be plenty to see along with
visiting layouts and exhibitions from local modellers.
