oo gauge layout

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.