Shoeburyness Model Railway Club

OO Gauge - DCC Operated

Introducing "Turner's Folly", a OO Gauge Exhibition layout running (DCC) Digital Command Control. The layout has been designed as a two round continuous run layout which may be viewed from all sides. Scenic back drops separate the operators from view and allow for running the timetables without being disturbed.

The layouts setting is nowhere in particular with no definitive period in mind, so we are able to run Steam, Diesel and EMU's. All engines have been sound equipped and one member has installed working lights to the engines and passenger coaching stock. The idea of the DCC layout is to demonstrate multi-train control and to be able to explain to visitors how much simpler the wiring is with DCC. The project started in January 2009 with a target completion date of November 2009, just in time for our Club's Annual Model Railway and Hobbies Exhibition. I am pleased to say that we achieved our target!

2010 saw the layouts second outing and what a reception we received, we are chuffed to say that we received no less than four invitations to exhibit "Turner's Folly" at other clubs exhibitions in 2011, the dates of these shows may be found at to bottom of this page.

Work to further develop "Turner's Folly" continues to progress, this year  we have added a further two boards, which will add further interest for the visitor. There will be a larger marshalling yard with a turntable which will give us greater opportunity for demonstrating the exciting control one can achieve with DCC.

Below are some pictures of the layout.

The layout requirements:

Space required - 16ft x 12ft of space, this allows the operators space to move around outside the layout.
Operators required - The layout requires a minimum four operators per day.
Power required - 2 x 13amp sockets.
Transport - Costs will of course be kept to a minimum, at this time the layout travels in a Citroen Berlingo sized Van, plus 1 car for operators.
Accommodation - Accommodation is required subject to distance, over 50 miles each way, where accommodation is needed the team leader will contact to discuss.

All this information including photographs diagrams and exhibition guide write up is contained within an information sheet which can be downloded.

Download the "Turner's Folly" Information Sheet.
This is only available as a PDF download.