Perceton

Layout Description

This layout is a terminus to fiddle yard layout designed for purely DCC operation.

The station has 2 platforms with a central track acting as a release road for the inner track. Just outside the station, there is a small good & coal yard. The trains run from the station via double-track formation to a 5 road turntable/traverser for stock storage.

The main station building is modelled on the station building at Kirkcudbright.

It can be run in late BR steam and diesel eras.

Layout Operation

This layout requires 2-3 operators.

Track Plan & Exhibition Floor Space Requirements

The layout’s overall measurements are 24ft x 2ft with a minimum of 3 ft is required along the rear of the layout to allow for the operators
As the layout uses a 6 ft turntable/traverser, at least 3ft on both front and back is required at one end to allow the turntable to be rotated.