Drew Madere's Louisiana layout in O gauge

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Drew Madere’s Louisiana layout in O gauge

AlexTman · January 18, 2013, 12:16pm

Another cool layout! Can’t wait!

CB_Fan · January 18, 2013, 8:28pm

Really nice layout and, since he’s a member of South West Alabama Railroad Modelers in our area, I’ve seen it in action! Very realistic without adding enough detail to be distracting. Glad it’s being featured.

hscsltb · January 19, 2013, 4:50pm

Very nice!

metalfrog · January 20, 2013, 1:21pm

great layout and tnx 4 the video.very pleasing to watch.

Louisiana_Southern_P · January 21, 2013, 8:17pm

Thanks Everyone!

Michael you are so right!!!

MilwRd_Mike · January 21, 2013, 11:02am

I’ve been reading Drew’s blog for a couple of years and it’s nice to finally see his layout published. Great layout, Drew. Too bad no one offers ICG Paducah-rebuilt engines, right?

Craiger_the_trolley · January 22, 2013, 7:59pm

I like the grain elevator . How did you build it?

JERRY_MONSON · January 22, 2013, 9:54pm

I really like the layout! I am working on a Milwaukee Road themed layout and this layout has the look that I have in my mind for what I am trying to do. This is very nicely done. The scenery and buildings are “just right”. Hats off to Drew on a GREAT JOB!

PAUL_C_GLASER · January 22, 2013, 6:34pm

great layout very nice video to watch

RICHARD_DODGE · January 22, 2013, 5:39pm

Very realistic with just the right amount of detail ! Enjoyed it very much but wish the video was longer !

JAMES_K_SAWYER · January 23, 2013, 12:13pm

Nice layout,great detail.

okiechoochoo · January 23, 2013, 12:34am

nice layout and video. Love anything Illinois Central.

MR_DENNIS_PLATTE · January 23, 2013, 5:29am

Nice Layout!

STEFFAN_VARNEL · January 23, 2013, 12:21am

A balanced and realistic model display. Nice job. Perhaps some one could suggest where I could find a grain elevator like the green one on the layout.

CARL_AMATO · January 24, 2013, 5:41pm

Well done!

JEFFREY_B_GRAHAM · January 24, 2013, 8:26am

Now that is a layout that looks real, not toy like. The scenery and buildings weathered make the train look real and a reason for operating, instead of going around in a circle. Just the right amount of scenery in a small space.

Louisiana_Southern_P · January 25, 2013, 3:44pm

Thanks everyone for all the great support I enjoy doing modeling railroading.

I like the grain elevator . How did you build it?

Craig, I used 2 1/2 PVC drain pipe thin wall from Lows and 1/4 PVC sheeting from a distributor called AL-FLA Plastics. Hope this helps?

Perhaps some one could suggest where I could find a grain elevator like the green one on the layout?

STEFFAN you can get them on e-baylionel grain elevator are a hobby shop it just a lionel grain elevator. Hope this helps?

JAMES_JACOBY_SR · January 25, 2013, 4:05pm

Nice layout. It looks like a guy could have fun doing some setting out of cars.

oscaletrainguy · January 25, 2013, 7:31am

This Layout Is one of the best examples Ever of
BIG Model Railroading in SMALL SPACES
Great JOB Drew!!