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On Video: Creech Barn finale…

Creech Barn has never really reached its full potential. Sure it has been enjoyable to build a share it over the past four years but despite still deeply loving my European 009 models I just haven’t found a connection with it - not helped by living in a box… I advertised it for sale a few weeks ago and the purchaser asked would I consider finishing off the last details. I can’t say this was particularly enjoyable but the results are pleasing, if nothing else. I filmed a short ‘finale’ video explaining a little about its concept and a few of the design intentions - plus plenty of little trains running… Watch on YouTube:  https://youtu.be/v9956YvYKIo It is personally interesting to pause and reflect on this projects lack of success - and to consider this for future projects. I’ve spoken before about the danger of keeping a project in a box (lack at accessability) but I think there is more here - I wonder if this project was without a firm and strong inspiration. It was a good ideal b...

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