| Layout name | Hammeston Wharf (no "r" in the first word) |
| Scale | 7mm |
| Gauge | O gauge finescale + O16.5 narrow gauge |
| Layout type | Mainline - fiddleyard-to-fiddleyard Industrial railway - end-to-end with central fiddle yard Narrow gauge - end-to-end, no fiddle yards |
| Area/period | Midland secondary mainline in 1920's + LNWR, North Staffs and LMS stock |
| Overall length required | 12m (40ft) space is required for operator at one end . |
| Overall width required | 2.6m (8ft 6in) to accommodate fiddleyard turntables. |
| Height | 2.4m (8ft) to top of facia |
| Power requirement | 1 * 13A socket |
| Illumination | Layout incorporates facia board with own illumination |
| Barriers | We rely on the exhibition organisers to provide adequate barriers |
| Number of operators | Minimum team size 6. The layout requires a minimum of 4 people on duty to keep trains running on all sections. |
| Transport requirements | Hired extended Luton bodied van + 2 cars for stock and operators |