Pacing yourself…
A few months ago I may have accidentally pre-ordered the Accurascale Pacer... I have a history of pre-ordering, then cancelling (as I dislike waiting, intensely dislike waiting for models). That said, the Dapol N gauge version is very poor - and this purchase is fuelled by that curious blend of nostalgia of both a Hornby model I had as a child and early train journeys with Dad... I don't model in OO anymore though, right? So what to do with a Pacer?! I have pondered if some sort of 'upscaled' Mosslanda might be feasible using the LACK shelf footprint. There are only so many ways to arrange track in such a limited space, so layout design in this space is more about modulating different elements and choreographing a scene, a place you almost remember and can enjoy visiting. I'm imagining a suburban terminus that has seen some rationalisation. Grubby, past its best, an overall roof that has been partially removed. The cliche of the road over bridge hides an exit... but to ...
