As much as we can we're trying to do the Minffordd project the easy way, with ready-to-run stock in both OO and OO9, DCC sound and all the rest.
That's why we've mixed 'n' matched on the standard gauge Cambrian loop using Peco code 75 Bullhead track on the scenic section, code 100 'streamline' in the fiddle yard and even a few 'settrack' curved points to help us cram it all in.
On the FR narrow gauge we're using both the 'mainline' track and points with the neat, straight sleepers and the larger radius turnouts, but also the original 'crazy track' product for the rougher trackwork in the yard.
However, Himself has come to the realisation that there really is not an alternative to constructing some handmade points for where sidings peel off from the tightly curving descent into the yard.
We've needed to use handmade points in places on all three of our layouts.
On Ddaullt they were the only option for the curved points into the passing loop and bay platform at the Blaenau end.
And on Bron Hebog he felt we could only do justice to the large radius points in the station by making them from scratch.
This was the first point he's made for at least 15 years, if not longer, and he's not completely happy with it.
The frog is slightly out of position and the tiny OO9 waggon wheels drop into the gap a little more than he would like, so he'll probably have another go.
Apparently it's only a full afternoon's work....
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