Paul’s been back in touch with a an update on his stunning OO scale locomotives and layout:
“Alastair,
Thanks for posting some of my previous contributions of my OO layouts in Canada.
I have added some more detail to my 2nd layout and replaced a few of the cheaper figures with more realistic ones from Modelu and Bachmann.
I’ve added a few pics of some of the additions and also a short YouTube link of running two of my favourite locomotives.
City of Bristol reminds me of my birthplace and the Winston Churchill was my very first purchase while in England on a visit in 1960’s.
Many thanks,
Paul”
A big thanks to Paul for sharing his update – his OO scale locomotives are a joy to watch.
If you’d like to see the start of this stunning layout, and the back story behind it, it’s here: Steam model railroad.
Now on to Kerry:
“Hello Alastair: I’ve watched many of the contributions of others. I have an HO layout 5’ x 9’ I started 30 years ago, but didn’t really make alot of progress until the last 8 years.
Converted to DCC last year. Modeling the early 50’s.
I used Atlas track and turnouts as that’s all I could afford 25 years ago. They still work, even with DCC technology.
Kerry”
I do love it when I receive stuff about 30 or 50 year old locos or track working just fine. Just makes me smile.
That’s all for this time folks.
Please do keep ’em coming.
And if today is the day you stop dreaming, start doing, and join in the fun, the Beginner’s Guide is here.
Best
Al
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Paul, very nice layout photos and video. I’m impressed with the level of detail you achieved and the many figures and scenes that bring your layout to life.
Kerry, that’s a great HO layout even if it’s taken 30 years to complete. 5 x 9 is a nice size upgrade from a 4 x 8 layout. That extra foot on both dimensions opens up possibilities for broader curves and more track configurations while still being reachable from all sides. Your color-coded track plan makes it clear that you designed for simultaneous operation of three trains under the old DC wiring method, so switching to DCC was probably pretty simple. Nice work all around. Thanks for sharing.
p.s. I’m still working on a Christmas layout that I started in 1997. Maybe this year I’ll make some progress like you did. 🙂
Great layout thanks. 🚊🚆😎
Both of you gentlemen have superb layouts .
Nicely detailed and realistic scenes . I like the culvert with the water spilling out of the pipes … subtle yet impactful .
Good work and craftsmanship displayed in these layouts .
Thank you both for sharing your work .
I want to put grass on my building layout, how do I do that. Thanks
Two of the best layout I seen in quite sometime. Great looking trains and landscaping. Just the right amount.. thanks….
As alway it’s Al we have to thank for this wonderful site.
THANKS AL
Very nice layouts with lots of detail. And the vid was very nice.
In my opinion this is a PERFECT layout. Great track layout with reverse direction capability and excellent detail. One of the best I’ve seen.
I’m an American steam locomotive aficionado, so I usually pass on foreign-themed and diesel layouts. Paul’s however, really impressed me. I particularly like the large open area in the center as it really adds to the realism. The air field is a little short, but the biplane taking off towards the backdrop helps a lot on that. Finally, congratulations to all of you out there that run their trains at reasonable speeds, which adds even more tto the “realism factor”.
WOW! Amazing layouts. Paul’s scenes are quite interesting and highly detailed. Your modeling skills and photography are truly impressive. Kerry’s layout models a great use of space and must be fun to operate. Nicely done.
Jim AZ
Paul
The Wow factor applies here. Great work & I love the plan. OO allows a better job at scenery & an ancient like me whose skills diminish as the age increases has hope when I see your masterpiece. Much thanks for your contribution.
Kerry
Super HO layout. I love that some old stuff works with the new. Good man.
Big Al
So grateful for your work. Be well brother
looks great
Hello Paul. NIce layout. There is one big hardship when modelling a British layout track is always fenced in and i mean all track and all track is fenced in. The track would have a fence on the outside of twin tracks. When you come to things like a goods yard the whole yard would be fenced in. Fencing was tradicionaly a timber 4 bar fence of about 4 feet high. This has in later years, especially near built up areas, changed to a 8 foot high wire mesh security fence. The reason, apart from the obvious accident was to try to stop undesirables from steeling the copper signal and light wires that we easy pickings along the side of the tracks. This has become less of a problem with CCTV but the tradition of fencing all tracks continues. Even in remote Highland areas but these tend to be low timber fencing as there main aim is to keep sheep and cattle off the track rather than deter theft.