Retaining Interest

Today's update is on the less than inspiring subject of retaining walls!  Due to Hannerton New Street's supposed location in the middle of a city centre, and in a attempt to capture the flavour of Birmingham New Street, the station area sits below street level and is, therefore, surrounded by retaining walls.  These have been produced using Scalescene products (as were the platforms).  The matt varnish used to seal the surface gives the walls a very light colouring, but this will ultimately be rectified (as with the platform walls) by weathering using spray paints.

The east end retaining wall.  It still requires as additional wall on the top to stop pedestrians and cars falling onto the track below.

A close up of the retaining walls.

The HST disappears into the tunnel. Note the girder that has now been added to 'support' the brickwork.