Progress Report January 2026

 

January 2026 Progress Report

All progress is noted up until January 31st 2026.

Monday 12th January 2026:

Progress has been made with a set of customisable railway station name signs.

Further progress was made with trial fitting the locations of the local architecture.

Tuesday 13th January 2026:

Progress has been made with the installation of pavements. This was achieved by using scraps of thick card with a free pattern overlay. 

Further development was to install a memorial garden. The cross is a printable card kit.

Wednesday 14th January 2026:

Installation of a roundabout made the scene achieve a different appearance. 

Monday 19th January 2026:

A small recreational area. A great location for the local trainspotters to capture the traction from a safe distance!

Monday 26th January 2026:

This saw a compilation of recent developments.

The platform white lines have been given some attention using a Tipp-Ex Shake 'n Squeeze pen. 

The Gardner Halt Signalman was not happy that he had to walk along the track to get to his Signal Box each morning, despite having a valid Personal Track Safety Certificate. An opening was created for him to park his Volvo 760 - D263 OVM.

A Give Way marking was added to Gardner Halt Railway Station entrance to ensure vehicle movements are conducted safely. This provides exiting vehicles with priority.

An overall view of the layout.

Arrows have been painted using the Tipp-Ex Shake 'n Squeeze pen. This ensures that the area remains compliant.

View of the roundabout with Land Rover County - F143 SUW negotiating it.

A speed table will be added to the entrance to Railtrack offices and the East End Fisheries shop.

East End Fisheries shop gains two parking spaces and a low pavement for vehicle access.

The speed table has now been added to the entrance to Railtrack and East End Fisheries shop. Appropriate road markings have also been added.