Building the diorama

This is the BBO17, the additional length is not readily apparent but it dispenses with the need for an extra fiddlestick. The height of the rear upstand is useful for a simple backscene.

The gubbins underneath, MultiMaus CPU on the left

First test of the trackwork

 

 

It's moving. It's alive. It's alive. (Mel Brooks has a lot to answer for)

 

 

 

In true Blue Peter style, the local freebie is used with a McDonald's crayon to make templates for the hardstanding. 

 

 

The first piece of card fitted perfectly, thanks to the paper template and only one layer is needed

  

Each piece of card was laboriously cut using old kitchen shears, my right hand will take some time to recover but that part is over.

Building the arches

Under the arches

The backscene includes a long section of brick arches, I use Wills as they are readily available.

AND 

There needs to be a wall at the rear of the yard.  to hide the kick back siding