Platform Facings

[keith Bristol]

Evening All

Just a quick question, whose platform facing do you all use and what have you all made your platform in fill out of please.

Thanks

keith

[Moonraker]

I use bathroom tiles. I don't have a photo handy of a platform but have attached a photo of one of my signal boxes showing the base it sits on. I bought some Italian bathroom tiles (can't remember the brand name) which are made up of tiny rectangular pieces of stone attached to a net backing. Really easy to work with and look great.

Regards
Peter

[Markie]

I use either pre-moulded brick Plastikard, which is sponge-painted in exterior grade brick colour or
you could (if you have the time and patience) use either 1/12th or 1/24th scale bricks or brick slips (which are thinner) available from Minaco
http://www.minaco-uk.com/

Alternatively Cain Howley Structures make some lovely pre-moulded straight and curved concrete plaform sections. They are available painted or unpainted from £25.00 per length and you can join as may as you want together. CHS will deliver to your door and their prices for this are very reasonable.
http://wmrc.weebly.com/cain-howley-structures.html

On his website you will see some of my pictures of his items including station buildings, water towers, lineside huts and even complete viaducts as I have been reviewing them over the years for Garden Rail Magazine.

Hope the above helps.
Regards, Markie

[Markie]

I have just realised I have previously posted a picture of the platform and lineside hut in the gallery. If you go there you will see it about three lines down under new images - that might give you a better idea if these sections are suitable.

BR
Markie

[keith Bristol]

Thanks Markie...