Another American Layout! In HO

[Dave]

After using my small N gauge layout at shows I have always wanted a large HO layout. So taking so much needed time out I started to build one. It's 5mtr x 1.5mtr or 16' 5" x 5'

Its not based on anywhere, has lots of shunting potential. It will have a saw mill on one end with a paper mill in the middle and a loco maintenance depot at the other end.

[WRENNEIRE]

Can you contact Chris Dyer urgently please, cant seem to be able to contact you on any other platform

[Midland Man]

Just now, Dave said:

After using my small N gauge layout at shows I have always wanted a large HO layout. So taking so much needed time out I started to build one. It's 5mtr x 1.5mtr or 16' 5" x 5'

Its not based on anywhere, has lots of shunting potential. It will have a saw mill on one end with a paper mill in the middle and a loco maintenance depot at the other end.

Sounds great.

 May I ask what era is it. With those box car things (sorry I don't know much on the rail through the USA) in the second last  pic is it 90s - present day era?

Edited May 13, 2020 by Midland Man

[Dave]

14 hours ago, Midland Man said:

Sounds great.

 May I ask what era is it. With those box car things (sorry I don't know much on the rail through the USA) in the second last  pic is it 90s - present day era?

It was supposed to be late steam early diesel, I got a bit carried away buying kits and locos from all eras! I am thinking late 60's

[DiveController]

Hi Dave,

May I ask what you're using to deaden the sun under the track work?

How did you deal with the electrics of the reversing loop?

Track design is very American. Lovely job

 

[raymurph]

Very impressive work. Would love to see any more updates.

[connollystn]

@ Dave - Very impressive layout. What locomotives will you be operating? I have the Scale Trains SDL39 (Wisconsin Central) and really like them as they're suitable for a small oval track, however, your layout looks like it'll be able to handle the large GE Dash-9s or EMD SD70s.

[Dave]

I have quite a mix, from Big Boy, Challanger to Dash-9's, SD-45, NW-2's and the list goes on...

[connollystn]

You're making me jealous. Had the Trix Big Boy locomotive years ago and, it was big and heavy and knew that, unless I had suitable permanent layout, I'd have no way to operate it - ah, the joys of being a renter. Can't wait until you start posting pictures of them running on your new layout. Good luck with the build and please keep us posted.

[Dave]

Unfortunately I havent been able to work on it due to ill health and the business growing into new markets. I am hoping to get back to it soon and bring it home.