Not only does this mean I can look at easing the curve round the top of the layout and allow the remaining fiddle yard board to be fitted permanently but it should mean i can get round the sides of at least one side of the scenic bit without having to be a contortionist!
The only problem with moving is the packing and dismantling of everything (railway and house!). Hopefully by the end of March we should have keys and everything moved in....
In the meantime here's some final pictures of the tight space and some of the N5 - nearly all done (except for the replacement trailing wheel - now in a box after safe handover from dad). All that needs doing to it now is proper couplings and weathering....