We've gone for a smaller scale than normal for Garden Rail's lead layout - but it's a rare treat to visit modelling master Alan Brackenborough's line. As you'd expect, the trains are astounding and he's taken full advantage of the space to run full-length O gauge formations.

On the workbench, we finish the Peckett build, assemble a coach kit and discover how to make your own figures. There's also both signalling and point control plus a budget build of a Crosley diesel.

All this, and the latest news of products to tempt the large-scale model railway enthusiast.