Click HERE for The Railway Modeller article from 1984
Click HERE for The Raiway Modeller article from 2013
Click HERE for a trip around Havil Junction
Click HERE for a brief history of Havil Junction
It is now over sixty years since work on Havil
Junction was started by members of the De Havilland Model Railway Society.
Though many years have passed since then and the club has moved twice -
forcing major modifications, members have come and gone but the layout is
still a central part of the club.
Reflecting our unique linkage with an Aircraft
Company a few examples of De Havilland aircraft may be seen flying above the
trains.
Often visitors say "I remember seeing this years
ago with my Dad", which we find satisfying for two reasons - (a) it
obviously impressed them years ago so they still remember it but also
because (b) the many changes and modifications made over the years have
managed to keep the original character and style so that viewers still
compare it with the original. In fact looking at the layout today not one
single board of it has not had major changes made to it!
Despite its age, the Society
is continuing to evolve and develop the layout. Recent work includes the
electrification of the hidden siding points, some adjustments to the hidden
siding sections to facilitate improved running and more variety of trains,
whilst a new scenic half relief back-drop has been built behind the loco
shed and goods warehouse.