Making Tracks at Blakemere - Christmas 2023 Episode 3

Over the last week we have ...
• Even more long test trains running.
• Update on network fixes.
• Our “Christmas Express” is revealed.
• RFID readers setup and working.
• Departure boards working (and announcing).
• Results of last weeks track repairs.
• Peter provides Class 20 insight and tells a story.
• Phil and Dave have a chat.
• Chris operates my camera.

This is a “Fly on the wall” is a video documentary as the Railnuts work on the Blakemere installation. Warts n’ all, it features the trials and tribulations as volunteers come together to make this happen over the festive period.
“Railnuts” are a group of likeminded individuals who come together to create these fantastic, somewhat portable model railway layouts, often pushing the boundaries of what’s possible and usually in a very short time frame.
The section on display at Blakemere Village is “Making Tracks 3” and features the impressive Milton Keynes station on the West Coast Main Line.
Making Tracks 1, 2 and 3 have previously joined to create one super layout at the Great Electric Train Show in October 2023.
Next year we have plans to extend the layout further for the new Key Model World Live event at the NEC in April 2024 and to push the boundaries of what can be achieved.
Everyone is a volunteer and has a say in what goes on. The group is driven to exceed and build upon previous years efforts.
Young drivers of all ages are encouraged to visit and get hands on driving a train on this magnificent installation over the Christmas period in 2023.

Blakemere tickets available here: https://makingtracks.uk

Model World LIVE at the NEC details here: https://www.keymodelworld.com/article...

MegaPoints Controllers, British designed and built model railway control electronics here: https://megapointscontrollers.com