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Here are some pix sent to us from the UK by David Charlesworth.  The layout is called SIMPLETON HALT and is in 09 scale, which I believe is using what we would call N gauge track.  If I guess right, I think this is our equivalent of HOn30.  Please forgive me David, if I’m wrong.  I espically like the little green engine, which I think is from our Critters & Cars DVD.  In any event, David has done a fantastic job of modeling.  Thank you for the pictures.

Update on Monday, December 12, 2016 at 7:14AM by Dave

Hello again everyone.  I have some follow-up information.  I did not give complete credit for this great display.  I was told by David that the layout was built by Mike Godfrey and the photos were taken by Frank Sharp.  It’s pretty obvious that these guys have a great time modeling together.  I also found out that I was correct in thinking that the track was N (9mm).  But the model scale is O, not HO as I guessed.  That makes the models On16.  WOW! I’m even more impressed than before.  Fantastic work guys.

Comments

[Leadie69]

You are correct about the n-scale track spacing but the buildings, rolling stock and people are all O scale (O9 is O scale on 9mm track).

[Dave Miecznikowski]

I was wondering how there was such good detail in the people. O scale explains it. By the way everyone, I also found out that the layout is by Mike Godfrey and the photos were taken by Frank Sharp. Fantastic job guys.

[mel perry]

wonder what they use for a drive train?
interested in that tank engine

[Rick M.]

The Rainbow's End Cafe looks like Smitty's Music Shop with brick siding. Nice!

[Kevin Wilson-Smith]

Aaah very nice modelling indeed!

I especially like the scale feel of the rolling stock and the railway lines - looks very natural!

[David Charlesworth]

For 09 we use mainly N gauge mechanisms or those intended for 009 narrow gauge locos.