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Category Description: O-scale layouts

Bob Walker's Dream Layout

Railroad Model Craftsman 2002-02	Bob Walker	pg. 92	Scale: On3
The author writes the scratchbuilding column, but this article describes his large On3 layout. It models the Rio Grande Southern in 1942. About half of the layout is scenicked and looks beautiful.

Mike Culham's Great Central Railway

Railroad Model Craftsman 2003-03	Trevor Marshall	pg. 86	Scale: O
This is an L-shaped 32-foot long layout that measures only 30 inches wide. It offers lots of switching.

Remembering the Reading with Lionel

Model Railroader 1987-12	Dennis E. Roguskie	pg. 124	Scale: O
Although 3-rail track is used, the layout looks finished and realistically designed. Three loops of track cover this 6' by 16' layout for continous action.

The Blue Smoke RR

Model Railroader 1990-06	Michael Primack	pg. 96	Scale: O
Moving to more realistic track gave the author the desire to continue to build a large Lionel layout.

The Southern

Railroad Model Craftsman 2006-08	Stuart Ramsey	pg. 48	Scale: O
This large 32' by 24' basement layout continued to grow over the years. It includes two yards and quite a bit of mainline. The scenery is stunning. The layout is freelanced but based on the Chesapeake Bay area in Maryland or Virginia.

The West Tennessee Central

Model Railroader 1987-10	Andy Sperandeo	pg. 58	Scale: O
Louis Ertz's 26' by 53' O-scale layout. It is a walk-in layout with generous curves, beautiful structures, and nicely painted backdrops. The whole room is finished with carpet and wood skirting to the floor.