A Lionel starter set purchased for Christmas led to this great compact layout. Dave Durling has modeled favorite places from his life in New England, complemented by several stunning scratchbuilt structures.
Dave Durling’s O gauge layout
By Angela Cotey | December 13, 2013
| Last updated on September 21, 2022
This 10 x 11-foot O gauge layout started with a Lionel starter set.
Would like to see this, but page is blank!
wow that was surely a pleasure to build and operate I bet great job
ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL. LOVE TO SEE MORE.. PLEASE KEEP THEM COMING. LAYOUT LOOKS BIGGER THAN 10 FT X 11 FT… SO FAR GREAT LAYOUT.
This is a wonderful layout, and an even more wonderful story in the February 2014 issue.
What reaslitic detail.. great buildings and detail. Wish te trains would run a bit slower.
Dave,
Really nice work. My daughter went to school in Brunswick. Your layout makes me nostalgic for those days visiting the Maine coast.
Very realistic.
A wonderful layout. It is really great how a simple train set can lead to a lifelong hobby.
Love the girder bridge with the canoe below it. Outstanding job of weathering! Airbrushed?
Big or small layout, I love watching toy trains run. This gave me a good idea for my next layout when I move to smaller housing.
Starter set you say started this. Well Dave, you did one heck of a job building this great looking and running railroad. It was a joy to watch your video and see your trains in action through the fine looking scenery, just wish there was more to view.
Nice layout Dave. Great combination of scenery and structures. Nice video too, it makes me feel like I'm standing track side. Good work.
Nice Layout!!
is beautyfull,very very good.With compliments!!
Best regards Fiorenzo
A very well done layout Dave! The scenery and building detail look great. I wish mine was this far along. Keep up the good work.
I like the use of the Mini locos in the article. I wish I could have seen them work
it is a very nice detailed layout good work dave
Why can't I pull this up? When I go to it, all I get is a blank area. I've had this problem witha number of videos on this site and on Model Railroader site. Please advise. Thank you
Very nice layout, goes to show what you can do with entry level locomotives cars and track. Layouts can look much more realistic with the roadbed style track and adding scenery material to blend it into the environment. Keep up the great work.
Let me know when no two is out one is grat.
this is a great layout….ty for sharing….
Nice scenery there, layout views Awesome
Merry Christmas from CANADA! Steve
Since space here in my condo is limited, and since I can't run to Roadside America whenever I need my "model train fix"… Classic Toy Trains Magazine has allowed me the JOY of watching the modeling efforts of other right here at home. Thank you ALL for doing the modeling, and CTT for putting them in my living room and den. Merry Christmas!
I liked the layout. Shows what can be done in a small space and by using your mind. Thanks for sharing.
Some great scenery! I liked the towns and when the trians pased. The speed of the trains migh have been a bit slower but… Nice work!!