Farewell to Castletown

Class A4 Mallard at Monksdale

Castletown was Matt's home layout which was built into his loft as a freelance double track, mainline layout situated in a ficticious location.

The layout was fully operational and wired for DCC control.

The layout had continuous running on a double track main line, and was approximately a scale mile in circumference. A small station with a by-pass loop served the hamlet which nestled below the ruined castle

Unfortunately, Matt has decided to move house, due to too many properties (including the one next door) becoming HMOs, targetted on the student letting market. Living in the beautiful city of Durham has its down sides. It is not known if a future layout will rise, phoenix like, from the boxed-up remains, but in the meantime, this last chance to reflect on this achievement will remain until June.

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