Restormel – A Layout Proposal

This a provisional track plan for a new British outline layout using my existing 12′x2′ benchwork from my previous Swiss layout Wominsee. The 2′ width means I’ve got to use 9″ radius hidden curves at the ends.

The trackplan is based on the eastern end of Lostwithiel in Cornwall. I’ve seen Lostwithiel modelled in N before, focusing on the station area and associated sidings. But from several visits over the years, the loops at the Plymouth end are where much of the action tends to be, so this is what I’ve based the layout on. The station itself is not modelled, apart from the extreme ends of the platforms.

It’s not intended to be a 100% accurate model of the prototype; I’ll be using kitbuilt structures rather than scratchbuilding models of actual prototypes, and I’ve taken a few liberties with the trackplan. Hence the name “Restormel” rather than “Lostwithiel”.

The layout is intended to be multi-era, capable of running from the last days of the WR diesel-hydraulics to the present day scene of Virgin Voyagers and EMD class 66s. So some structures will have to be interchangeble. The uppermost siding will serve the creamery when running in 1970s mode (I’ve just got hold of a rake of Dapol milk tankers!). For later eras I might substitute some other industry so I still have something to shunt.