Misterton

A Model Railway Layout Inspired by Crewkerne Station

The basis for this model railway is the station complex at Crewkerne in Somerset. However, It would not be right to name the model railway after Crewkerne because it is not a faithful reproduction. Crewkerne station is in fact some distance from the town that gave it its name. It is nearer to the village of Misterton so, that is the name taken for this model railway layout.

Misterton is a through station complex measuring 12ft x 2ft. At some point in the scene it is necessary to disguise where the railway line runs 'off stage'. This is achieved convincingly with the raised landscape at each end of the model railway layout. Further more Crewkerne Station has a road bridge that cuts across the platforms. This is exploited on the model railway layout to provide the scenic break at the Exeter end. We have to use our imagination to believe that the platforms continue on the other side of the bridge. At the London end the railway line disappears into a cutting. The use of trees helps to smooth over what is a severe break in the scenery.

Misterton Model Railway Track Plan

Wheat Field	Railway Cottage on Station Road	Water Tower & Station Building	Cattle Dock & Loading Bay	Yard Office and Goods Shed		Coal Staithes	Loco Coaling Stage
		Platform Shelter	Passenger Bridge	Signal Cabin