Just a couple of snaps of the building work. I'll take another of the inside, once the flooring is in. Currently because of the white walls and ceiling I don't think it will make a good photo.
Just prior to the commencement of building works I added a shed. This houses a sturdy work bench and most of the power tools. I have a room in the house for my modelling, this also has a good bench and excellent lighting. My Table saw a "Triton" will remain in the railway room untill the bench work is complete. This can handle full sheets of ply, or hardboard, as I'm planning to use spline bed for some sections of the layout.
Right now being almost summer we are more concerned with our next sorte` on the canals. We have a narrow boat from Napton for the first week in June, nothing too taxing just a amble down to Stoke Bruerne.

Returning to the layout. I have pondered using a modular design for the bench work. This has the advantage that it can be easily moved should we up root and move again. Our long term plans are probably a move to Spain for winters, and a narrow boat in the Uk for summers - well thats the plan. That won't be happening for a bit - not while we have Rossie our Scottie. This dog has been our rock, he began his journey long before we left South Africa had to endure 6 months of isolation in a crapped kennel. Nothing has broken his spirit.

Well hoping to get down to starting the layout design tomorrow. This will definately incorporate a return loop
as I believe this always improves operational intrest.