Changes/What's Different From Last Time
Bricktastic 2026
21/02/2026
The same automated layout features, but with new elements including Highley Station, a bridge and a large tunnel/hillside section.
Size: Approx 3.6m by 3.3m/12ft by 11ft
NBE Taunton
18/01/2026
Another outing with the Plymouth Brick Railway on their collaborative layout. A slightly larger corner section this time round.
Size: Approx. 3.5m by 2.5m/11.5ft by 8ft
Spa Valley Railway Brick Weekend 2026
25/10/2025
Returned to the show that first had the modular layout on show, new for this year is the automatic signal and level crossing gates (adapted from my previous layouts to work on the modular layout).
Size: Approx. 3.5m by 1.5m/12ft by 5ft
NBE Exeter
27/09/2025
I am joining up with the Plymouth Brick Railway team on their collaborative layout.
Size: Approx. 1m by 2m/3.25ft by 6.5ft
Watercress Bricks 2025
05/09/2025
The fifth outing for the automated turntable and engine shed layout.
Size: Approx. 200cm by 60cm/6.5ft by 2ft
Supersonic Brick Day
12/07/2025
Planning to be a similar layout to Copnor Bricks 2025, but with an automated level crossing, a Spitfire and a vintage Air Traffic Control Tower!
Size: Approx. 180cm by 150cm/6ft by 5ft
Copnor Bricks 2025
17/05/2025
A smaller layout for a smaller show. I've gone back to the original automation system, but using new motors for a signal, and using the colour sensor inside the train. There are new scenic bases for the windmill, barn and pub.
Size: Approx. 180cm by 120cm/6ft by 4ft
Black Country Brick Show 2025
05/04/2025
The fourth outing for the automated turntable and engine shed layout. A new locomotive is 'on shed', a Southern region Q Class. The only other change is the sunflowers have been amended with a new flower part new this year, along with increasing the amount of them.
Size: Approx. 200cm by 60cm/6.5ft by 2ft
Southampton Brick Festival December 2024
14/12/2024
Size: 12ft by 6ft
Added:
- The scenery/base around the church
- Snowman
- Christmas Tree
- Father Christmas on a chimney!
Removed:
- War Memorial with poppy wreaths
Portsmouth Brick Festival 2024
10/11/2024
Size: 12ft by 6ft
Added:
- War Memorial with poppy wreaths as it was Remembrance Sunday
Spa Valley Railway Brick Weekend 2024
26/10/2024
The first outing of this layout. This is automated using PyBricks to allow visitors to control the trains.
Size: 12ft by 5ft
Added:
- Church
- Windmill
- Telephone Box
- Barn
- Signal Box
- Pub
- Post Office
- Railway Station with Footbridge