[John H-T]

The LMS had quite a stong presence in Wales reaching right down to Carmathan via the Central Wales Line. There were also a number of joint GWR/LMS LInes. Then there were the North Wales Branches to Blaenau Festiniog, Bethesda, Lanberis, Afon Wen (to connect with the Cambrian Line). The Main Line onto Anglesey and the line from Rhyl to Corwen. to connect with the Ruabon to Barmouth Line (GWR) It was not clear cut!

As you say the area round Builth and the Upper Wye Valley is beautiful.

Wales was really the last place for many attractive pre-grouping classes and you really can mix LMS and GWR. Sadly as I said there is not too much ready to run in N guage. However if you look in the New Copy of Model rail you will see a very convincing 0 gauge layout in a space 8 feet by 2 feet 6 inches. Might change you mind!

Best wishes,

John H-T.