OO gauge · DCC
A modern traction depot with DCC operation, sound-fitted locomotives and a setting that welcomes traction from the 1980s onwards.
Fareford Depot in pictures
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About Fareford Depot
The unfinished layout was purchased during Covid lockdown and become a DCC project. It’s designed to allow traction from the 1980s to present day and it not based on any location.
Gaugemaster Advance Prodigy 2 controller is used. A second controller can be added for more flexibility.
Point Control is also DCC via a Digikeijs unit controlling Peco point motors and accessory switches.
Yard Lights run from a 12v Bus. Gaugemaster Buffer stop lights fed from the track feed.
What you see is phase 1, there is a extension board already in the making, taking the layout up to 14ft. This will allow a more complex operation and will introduce storage for various Network rail rollingstock. A section of 3rd rail will be added for appropriate stock. Various locos are fitted with sound chips, a mixture of Lok , TTS and Legobiffoman devices. Also various styles of speakers are used, chosen by the space available.
Exhibition details
- OO gauge
- 14 x 3ft (5ft inc working area)
- 18 x 3ft
- Displayed on two 6ft tables or on trestles.
- 1 x 13amp plug (200w max)
- Transport via car/van
For exhibition organisers
Layout information
Download the Fareford Depot PDF information sheet, then contact us to discuss availability and the arrangements for your event.
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Exhibition enquiries
To enquire about Fareford Depot, contact Fareham & District Model Railway Club. Please include your exhibition date, venue and the layout name.
Please confirm the current footprint, operating requirements and availability when booking.