Upwey Junction
Steam on the climb out of Weymouth
Southern and Western Region steam working hard through Upwey Junction towards Bincombe tunnel, set in 1960 — with a few diesels beginning to appear.
- Scale
- 4mm · 00 gauge
- Size
- 36 ft × 5 ft
- Control
- DC
- Region
- BR Southern & Western
- Period
- 1960
- Operators
- 5–6
About the layout
Weymouth – Dorchester, 1960
The layout is based on the climb out of Weymouth through Upwey and Bincombe tunnel. It is set in 1960 and features typical Southern and Western steam stock of the period. A few diesels are beginning to appear.
The station has a goods yard and small shed to service the Abbotsbury branch, which is obviously much more successful in model form than it was in real life!
We aim to keep a steady stream of trains on the main line, with additional activity on the branch and in the yard.
Videos
Watch Upwey running
Gallery
Upwey in action
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For exhibition managers
Booking Upwey Junction
If you’re interested in having Upwey Junction at your exhibition, here are our requirements.
- Space: 36 × 5 ft (including operator space)
- Power: 1 standard electrical outlet
- Tables: none required — self-supporting layout
- Team: 5–6 operators
- Insurance value: £8,000 (layout and stock)
Where to see it