Thanks to all who have been so flattering about my layout. That video was obviously done around 4-5 years ago, since there is no sound in the engines. I have since switched over to Tsunami sound, and it really adds a lot of life to the operation of engines. Answers to a couple of questions raised:
1. The layout size is, indeed, about 20 X 40.
2. I've been working on this version of it for about 20 yrs, although the last few years have seen very little progress due to working on other people's models.
3. Yes, I'm totally nuts about O Scale railroading and have a heavy investment in it, although I really like all scales.
Back in Feb, 2010, right after the layout tours for O Scale West, I finally broke down and did what a number of people had been begging me to do. I made a DVD of the whole layout with a complete tour of it, running of the trains I had been running at OSW, and the breakup of the trains, which is something most people never get to see. The complete DVD is 2hrs long (2 full discs). Anyone who wants to see the whole show with sound and narration can contact me at my email (gs-sj@earthlink.net). I have to charge $10 to cover the cost of the discs, shipping, etc. I don't make any money on this, but I really don't want to lose any either. Furthermore, anyone interested can ask to be added to my email list for photo essays I do on most projects. I don't add anyone unless they specifically ask to be on it. I show how I do a lot of the detailing and modifications for better prototype fidelity and excellent operation. The free essays sent out by email are popular enough that I usually get bugged by someone about when the next one is coming out if I skip a week or so in publishing it. I also have done a special DVD on rare brass engines I have worked on running on my layout, a Kohs C&O H-8, a Kohs N&W Y6, and a Key SP GS-1. I have to charge $6 to cover costs on that one. I will do others as time permits.
Again, thanks for the kind comments.
Gary Schrader
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