MODEL RAIL'S GREAT BRITISH MODEL RAILWAYS

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GREAT BRITISH
MODEL RAILWAYS
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Speak to Norman Jones
and he’ll instantly project
an unprecedented level of
enthusiasm for the project
that’s kept him busy for the past
three and a half years.
He refuses to allow model
making to become a chore, and
that’s reflected in both his
passion for exhibiting and the
delightful nature of his latest
layout, ‘Blue Is The Colour’.
“Being rushed and pressurised
reminds me of work. I like to take
my time,” says Norman. “I don’t take
myself seriously, so if someone
points out that something’s not
quite right, I’m inclined to agree. I’ll
even admit that if I was building the
layout again tomorrow, I would
probably do things differently.”
It’s a refreshing attitude, and one
that’s surely enhanced his
enjoyment of the hobby.
But Norman’s
modesty belies
a talented model
maker who,
alongside
fellow members
of the Stafford
Railway Circle, has
created an engaging
exhibition layout, and
one whose busy exhibition
schedule shows no signs of
slowing down.
DECKS APPEAL
The centrepiece of the entire layout
is arguably the two bridges that sit
alongside a convincing waterfall.
The sides of the foreground girder
bridge were salvaged from a kit,
“I WAS DETERMINED TO HAVE
VARIATIONS IN THE LANDSCAPE,
AND THIS NECESSITATED A RIVER
AND BRIDGES”
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