Neil
Western Thunderer
Yesterday evening before heading off to play trains with my mates I spent a happy half hour googling the Silvertown tramway as when the garage is eventually refitted (next year) I intend to build something scruffy and urban set in the capital. I found a couple of very characterful images which I thought well worth sharing, the first being this view of Silvertown station in 1971. I'm struck by how interesting the ends of the platforms are and what a lost opportunity most models represent when they follow the accepted notion of what these areas should look like. I'm certain that time spent making details like this from scratch creates more of a sense of realism than the more showy stuff, stock included. The second image is of the tramway itself and again exhibits the fascination that the mundane can have. I love the second set of rails left in the crossing though the line has been singled, the misty skyline and nature having a fair stab at reclaiming the footpath.
Both images are from Tom Burnham's flickr site. I've taken a look at some of the other albums and they're well worth exploring too.
Both images are from Tom Burnham's flickr site. I've taken a look at some of the other albums and they're well worth exploring too.