My model railway has even changed my idea of a 'des res'...
Now I can only look at properties with an extra living room, playroom or (heated) conservatory because I need space for my layout - and I have learned over the past few months that I don't like to be stuck out in the cold, in an empty garage, or draughty attic. I am a warm-weather railway modeller. I need to sit on my bar stool (that's the right height for modelling) in homely comfort, with central heating, plasma TV and internet connectability.
I saw a house the other day with an 'orangery' which I thought sounded just right - but it turned out to be a cold conservatory!
My model railway has totally changed my idea of the ultimate des res.
A real challenge for local estate agents!
Hi! I’m Anne Diamond and on weekday mornings you can find me on BBC Radio Berkshire (10 - 1). Even if you don’t live in and around Berkshire, and you know me from my TV and writing, you can always read what I’m doing here or listen online. Welcome! 
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At 17:22 11th Feb 2013, Chris Massey wrote:Anne.
From time to time I hear you comment about your model railway.
As Chairman of Pendon Museum, which is at Long Wittenham near Abingdon may I extend an invitation to visit the museum and see what are arguably the best model railways in the country.
Our main exhibit is based upon the Vale of White Horse in Berkshire and therefore in Radio Berkshire's coverage area.
Pendon Museum, which is manned entirely by volunteers, is open every Saturday and Sunday afternoon (except in December) and on Wednesdays in school holidays also open in bank holidays.
If you care to visit, contact me first and I will arrange for you to have a guided tour and stop our zealous staff charging you for entrance.
Chris Massey, Chairman of Pendon Museum Trust (01865 408143)
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