03-31-2009, 07:08 PM
Lynn,
My meagre pics don't do the Aberfoyle layout any justice at all. First, figure in the rumble and rattle of O-scale trains over flawless trackwork. Add the magic sound of slack running in and out as long trains pull out of the station or long cuts of cars are kicked in the yards, and although it's dated, many of the steamers have sound, and it just adds to the magic.
They have a fully operating interlocking at the junction, a working bascule bridge, and terrifically uniform and complete scenery. The detail is thorough and well done. It's just a terrific layout. While some of the construction and scenery techniques are dated, the gestalt makes it worth a visit.
There have been a couple of MR articles on the layout with professional quality photos... I can't recall the issues ATM, but I'll look them up.
My meagre pics don't do the Aberfoyle layout any justice at all. First, figure in the rumble and rattle of O-scale trains over flawless trackwork. Add the magic sound of slack running in and out as long trains pull out of the station or long cuts of cars are kicked in the yards, and although it's dated, many of the steamers have sound, and it just adds to the magic.
They have a fully operating interlocking at the junction, a working bascule bridge, and terrifically uniform and complete scenery. The detail is thorough and well done. It's just a terrific layout. While some of the construction and scenery techniques are dated, the gestalt makes it worth a visit.
There have been a couple of MR articles on the layout with professional quality photos... I can't recall the issues ATM, but I'll look them up.