(The footprint below is the absolute minimum and a little more to the rear of the layout is always appreciated)

The layout is can be run covering various options as maybe required by an exhibition manager wanting to balance exhibits.

Firstly it can be run as Steam or Diesel or a mixture of both. Diesel classes up to class 55 are available
Other options are as follows:
1. Tanks for the memory...over 30 tank engines of the classes seen on ex GER metals
2. Ex GER steam locos from the Y4 to B12.
3. Some of above but with LNER classes included ie B1 B2 B17 K1 K3 L1 and BR standards such as the Britannias
4. More of a GN flavour with J50 tanks and classes A1 A2 A3 A4 plus some of the above
5. Midland influence the shed has been transfered to the midland region and many ex Midland/LMS classes plus standard designs will be rostered classes 8P to 1F
6. Heavy Frieght. Frieght loco's only J19,20,01,04,S1,Q1, Southern Q1, 8F, G2a, 7F,4F, BR 9F WD 2-8-0 etc
7. Cambridge area in the sixties
A sprinkling of diesel classes in 3 4 5 and 7

SAMPLE PROGRAMME ENTRIES
The Layouts depicts a working steam shed for steam locos becoming a stabling point for loco's and departmental stock when diesels are in use. The layout is Digital Command Controlled (DCC). All locomotives are sound fitted, some have smoke units and other functions installed. Please feel free to ask questions. The operators do not bite!!

In 1923 the Great Eastern Railway ceased to exist becoming part of the London North Eastern Railway. The area remained a distinct part of that group and remained so through nationalisation to the end of steam. Steam traction ceased on the old GER in 1962, some of the last to go were ex GER locomotives designed and built in the 1800's. A few of their diesel replacements only outlived them by 6 to 8 years. On Hobbs Warren today, in their British Railways livery, are ex GER locomotives from the diminutive Y6 tram loco to the handsome B12 Express loco. For more information visit www.hobbs-warren.co.uk

Hobbs Warren depicts part of a loco shed situated in the 'Holden triangle' which is part of the Old Great Eastern Railway and bounded by Stratford (30A) Cambridge (31A) and Norwich (32A) locomotive sheds. The Locomotives used on the layout are all of types used in this area during 1948-62. The layout is Digital Command Controlled (DCC). All the locomotives are sound fitted, some have smoke units and other functions installed. Please feel free to ask questions, the operator only bite when hungry. For more information visit www.hobbs-warren.co.uk

Tanks For the memory Most are aware of the glamorous express steam locomotives of the past. They were however only a small part of the railway as much of the motive power was actually tank engines. These engines covered duties such as named express trains down to yard shunting. On Hobbs Warren today at least 24 different classes of tank engines that worked the old Great Eastern metals

Hobbs Warren an Eastern Region shed has been transfered to the control of the Midland Region and houses a number of ex Miland and LMS classes plus some of the early diesels and standard locomotives. An occasional Eastern Region interloper may appear.

Most of Britains railways were originally built for frieght traffic. On Hobbs Warren today a selection of heavy frieght engines that appeared in East Anglia

Exhibition Managers Please Note: