Before the refit began in 2007, the whole layout looked sad and neglected, virtually untouched since around 1992. So when G'ampa started to retire properly, he began to prepare Deddington Junction and the Barford branch for the next generation.
To start by relaying the track in the tunnel, the branch deck had to be removed.
Then SMR engineers got on with the job of completely lifting, reballasting and relaying all track work.
In the spring of 2008, the long planned Deddington Gas Works was built, made possible by chance with the new Hornby gas works equipment. G'anny's ancestor, John Furniss was posthmously appointed as works manager.
Before the end of the season, there was time to build the long-awaited halt and pagoda-style shelter at Hempton
At Easter 2008, Hempton station was ready for passengers. Trainee junior director Sophia – with a little help from G'anny – cut the ribbon to open the branch.
Change of scale
Lambourn
Raising the game in the interim years
The birth of Deddington Junction
Early years at Deddn Jn
Re-wiring and first refurbishment
The Grand Refit
Building Barford terminus
Hempton shed refit
Work in progress - latest news
Thirty Years On – Grand Re-opening
Gallery 1
Gallery 2
Gallery 3; fin de siècle
Gallery 4
The Deddington Junction mythology
Loco power
Rolling stock
Track plan
Electrics
Museum
Thomas and friends