After viewing this thread numerous times over the last few years, I joined OGR just so I could post on Tall Building Tuesday. Today I’m posting some pix of the temporary layout my buddy, John Paddle (also a member) and I assemble a few times a year at train shows in Southern Ontario, Canada. These pix are from the latest show in Woodstock Ontario.
Our “club”, GT3 (Greater Toronto Toy Trains) exists for the sole purpose of setting up this layout at venues and sharing our love of O gauge trains with as many people as possible. We’re in our tenth year doing this, and as you can see we’ve almost maxed out the potential for what can be accomplished on a temporary layout. Keep in mind, we’re limited by: a) the space in our transportation vehicle, b) the 3.5 hour time limit for setting up the layout.
I hope Alan Arnold sees this post, as we gleaned many insights from observing his layout photos, especially his use of toy building kits. In the photos below you’ll see Elgo American Skyline, Girder and Panel, Kenstruct, Bilt E Z, and Uberstix, all products Alan has successfully integrated into his layout. Ours is a “toy train” layout, so we’re not aiming for realism, just a sense of fun and imagination, and the “toy building” premise does a great job at creating that!
Because we set up the layout on the spot every time, we like to switch it up a bit for each showing, which has led to a continually improved layout. After nine years of doing this, we have certain aspects of the process down pat, so this allows us to try something new or better each time, or include more of what works.
I hope you enjoy the photos. Click here to watch the Youtube video.
