Barri Evangelisti’s O gauge layout, built on two levels in a spare bedroom, features accessories and trains operating atop hollow doors. Watch the video below to see how much train action he could pack into a 10 x 11-foot space.
Barri Evangelisti’s O gauge layout in a spare room
By Angela Cotey | January 18, 2013
| Last updated on September 21, 2022
Barri found space for his layout in an unexpected place - watch this video to see his two-level layout in action.
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A layout plan is available by sending me a email: barrievangelisti@gmail.com as published in the March 2013 issue.
Can I get a copy of the layout plan?
Nice layout , is there any way to get the plan for this layout?
Very nice video. Wonder what makes the 252 bounce for the U.P. train but not the other one — both tracks activate it, but it is working normally for the outside loop's train, and not the inside loop.
I was an HO guy, but now at my age this scale is to hard to handle. This shows the real fun of toy trains and scale mixed together. Great layout & track plan. JOE
This is a great layout, this may motivate me to completely redo mine. Between this and the 146 layout I think I'm ready. Many thanks. Wes Altman, Johnstown, PA
One of the nicest layout videos I've seen. That 0-8-0… is that the scale version or an up-graded toy version?
Jon
Nice clean look to the layout-really enjoyed it! Lots of great ideas for all of us-thanks for sharing!! It also proves my belief that a layout does not have to be massive or totally high rail to be enjoyable!
I like the elevator work – Simple but looks real nice
what a terrific layout it would be great to get a track plan for this layout how about it guys!!!!
I really liked this video-congrats on a very nice design. Is it possible for me to get a track plan? This would look great in my spare bedroom! Thank you.
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Wonderful layout! I so admire the knowledge that went into this project.
Great layout, there is just something about a train on a trestle. A lot of action and pleasing to eye.
G Leslie Wilhelme
Send me your email address and I will send you a track plan.
barrievangelisti@gmail.com
Is there a track plan available to duplicate this wonderful layout
Thomas J Dunst
The doors are fastened together and rest on wall supports. I can slide the layout about 2' from the window to gain access to the back side.
Frank Nardo
I used wood screws to fasten the 1" dowels to the upper platform (3/8" plywood). Since the table is composed of hollow closet doors, I drilled a 1" hole through the top and pushed the dowel to the lower panel and secured with wood screws.
I thank everyone for your Comments.
GREAT layout and details outstanding and really enjoyed the video, Thanks for sharing
Great layout Barri. Very well done , I like the way you handle the speed of the running trains. realistic. keep enjoying it all.
I did not understand the part about being built on doors that slide out for access to the window????
Just what i like, plenty of action.
Good looking layout!! May I suggest one thing though. The crossing gate bouncing needs to stay down as the train passes by. Using Depotonincs WatchmanII-B control with a timer circuit built into it will keep the gate down until the train completely passes by. Also, operating the gate with DC voltage will take away the humming noise associate with it being in the down position too long. Contact me if you need any more info @mworek1@comcast.net. Thanks for sharing your layout with us.
Excellent layout with realism and sounds. Nice job!
I just wish the article included a better diagram of track locations so I could try to build layout in my basement
outstanding. This layout is exactly the layout I planned. I would like to know the method used to fasten the dowels to the upper track platform and to the lower table. This is important in order to keep the upper track stable.
Pretty Cool!!!!!