Bardun

The Club’s new modern image layout Bardun made its debut on the exhibition circuit at Wakefield 2024 where it won two awards – “Best Feature” and the “President’s Cup”.

The layout is based upon the cement works just outside of Dunbar providing the opportunity to model an industrial setting alongside a busy main line. Many of the buildings are based upon the real plant. The emphasis is on movement with the main line trains being fed from a 12 road fiddle yard. This provides constant motion with  viewers also being able to watch the cement works, waste container yard and limestone loading pad being shunted. A Faller road system provides additional movement for the viewer.

An interesting scenic feature not often seen is a sea cliff with lighthouse and lifeboat rescue. The layout is set from 2010 to the modern day allowing a wide range of locomotive and stock liveries to be displayed, much of which has been resprayed and renumbered by members of the team.

Layout information

Bardun is a continuous run layout, requiring a footprint of 26ft x 11ft. Operation is from the middle with access from one side being required. 1 table and 2 chairs.  The layout has an integral lighting system. Requires 500 W.

Insurance value £10000 including stock.

A LWB van and 1 car for transporting the layout and crew. Overnight accommodation is defined if there is more than 1 hour travelling time between home base and the exhibition venue.

The layout requires a total of 6 operators with 3 on and 3 off.

Bardun will be appearing at:

• Pontefract – January 2026
• Doncaster – February 2026
• ModelRail Scotland – February 2027
• DEMU Showcase – June 2027