Dave Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 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. 14 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRENNEIRE Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 Can you contact Chris Dyer urgently please, cant seem to be able to contact you on any other platform Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midland Man Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 (edited) 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted May 14, 2020 Author Share Posted May 14, 2020 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 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiveController Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raymurph Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 Very impressive work. Would love to see any more updates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connollystn Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 @ 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted March 1, 2023 Author Share Posted March 1, 2023 I have quite a mix, from Big Boy, Challanger to Dash-9's, SD-45, NW-2's and the list goes on... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connollystn Posted March 1, 2023 Share Posted March 1, 2023 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted March 1, 2023 Author Share Posted March 1, 2023 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. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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