http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=veEvKHFGd5s
Dave you have gave me a few kind words in the past, but now that I see your work I feel truly honored! I have never seen so much in such a small spaces. You have real got me thinking about N scale now with the comming move to a small house.
All I can say is GREAT!!!
Cuda Ken
I have almost the exact track plan on a hollow core layout that is not scenicked, and every time I look at mine I can not believe it is even remotely similar. Unbelievable how he has taken a layout of limited size and created a masterpiece. Jamie
It would be great work in any scale, but in N scale…
…all I can say is WOW!!!
Since Dave V moved earlier this year, I was wondering when the video was done; then I saw copyrite 2007 at the end.
I looked carefully and did not see anything out of place for the 1950s timeframe for the layout. Look again at the coal hoppers; the cars all have different load contours, so he did not just get a bunch of standad mass produced loads. You have to love those working PRR style signals!
Great work Dave!! [tup] [tup] [tup]
Very very cool.Dave impresses me with his skills in N.I wouldnt have the patience for it in N scale.Loved the signals and the steam locos looked really good.I remeber when N scale steam looked like toys.
Yes, it is truly great modeling.
It occurs to me that if you coverted the video to B&W abd added a Voice of God narrator, you could make a good simulation of one of those 50s-era “How the Pennsy Works” films.
Okay, Dave, I have a bone to pick…our layouts are almost the same size, just a few inches difference. So how come yours blows mine out of the water? Sure, I could be inspired, but I think I’ll just sit here and be green with envy for awhile.
I’ve admired Dave’s work immensely since I joined the Forum. He’s proven beyond a doubt that you can have a really BEAUTIFUL layout in a smaller space with wonderful attention to detail in all aspects of scenery, locomotives and rolling stock.
I’m looking forward to photos of his new layout.
Tom [:)]
I too just watched Dave Vollmers’ video, simply amazing. My daughter heard the music and wanted to know what i was watching, when she saw it she said “cool”, when i showed her what a 36" by 80" door looks like she said “that is totally cool”. I feel slighted because my layout in HO is twice as large, nowhere near as detailed, and i never get that kind of response from her. A quick question to Dave, what is the piece of music playing over the video, it fits perfectly. Also wanted to say that I enjoy seeing his models of the PC and Conrail cars. The level of detail and weathering is wonderful.
Yes, Dave’s layout is great and a fine example of N scale’s advantages, and also shows that good running steamers can be had in N.
I as well would like to know what was playing in the back ground Dave, made me want to cook some beef!
Dave’s work is outstanding and he helped a newbie with a few questions last year[:)]
His new Conrail work should be a treat to see in the near future,
Dave does do great work, doesn’t he?
I know he moved, but where has he been lately?
WOW! I am in the middle of a decision to switch from HO to N due to size restrictions. And I have a 48"x78" available. That is a little bigger than that. WOW! I think that might be the push I needed to do the switch. But I would still like some feedback from people. See my post, Advice on decision for change.
Bill
Dave’s modeling skills are top notch. He used to share with us here frequently. I hope that he is still peeking in from time to time.
Sue
The music is from the Simpsons movie soundtrack. The info is right there next to the video; you just gotta read it (after you stop drooling, of course).
This is really impressive! It is amazing how much can be packed into a little space with n scale. The scenery is excellent. Now I am motivated to get some scenery done on my own layout.
Chuck
Wow, guys… Thanks!
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I haven’t been by as much, but I have been modeling quite a bit. Lately I’ve been building my Conrail roster, but have recently added some new Pennsy stuff including the Kato GG1.
I probably need to make a new video. Some things have changed since then. I’m thinking about doing a Conrail 1980 version that might include some sort of late disco or classic 70s soundtrack!
Anyway, thanks for visiting my video. I just recently overhauled my website; clicking on my signature button below will take you there. Or, if you can’t see my signature, click here:
http://www.thevollmerfamily.com/Pennsy/index.html
Here’s a shot of the layout in its new home in my Nebraska basement (unheated, unfortunately… winter is here already!).
Hi Dave !
Being a fellow PRR guy myself, I really liked your video, very impressive!!!
I am still working on my layout ( HO) and it is not huge, but is 6 feet by 24 feet, built on three 6 by 8 foot
portable( or let’s say moveable) foam board tables, tied end to end.
Your video gives m,e inspiration and encouragement to keep on going with mine.
So far I have a dual line main somewhat like yours, and am adding industrial spurs and a a couple of sidings
and a switching yard and figuring how I can put a Walthers 130 foot taurntable in also which I already have.
A friend of mine made a me a SUPER DEAL on the turntable just before he shut down his hobby shop here.
He now manages a BIG BOX store and everytime I go there, I tease him and say,HEY, WHERE’S THE TRAINS? LOL!
Your layout proves that you can pack a lot into a small space!
Keep up the GREAT WORK Dave!
TheK4Kid
DV:
I really like the use of European rowhouse kits, with the gable running parallel to the front. That’s almost as common as insulbrick down there…it must be the immigrant influence.
A lot of older Pittsburgh neighborhoods have a certain run-down continental look to them.