Hello and welcome to forthvalleyrailway.com
The site looks at the "Forth Valley Heritage Railway", a fictitious 1:76 (OO gauge) model railway, which is currently being constructed.
Come back to see the layout progress through time and development.
June 2026
The first purchases were made regarding rolling stock and controls and the room was painted in readiness for the layout frame.
July 2026
Steady progress was made to the room, with the frame and baseboards now in position.
Cables were added.
Track locations have been partially marked out to check on spacing, views and clearance.
August 2026
Further progress was made on the layout frame, the underside covers were fitted and painted.
Starting to understand which purchases were worth it and which were less so.
Built test track for rolling stock test and maintenance.
First electronic circuits laid out.
September 2026
First cork laid for outer track, including first bend.
Further stock purchases.
Progress on projects.
Begun high level rear trackbed.
