dave ottney

I just read through this thread and must say I'm impressed. The concept & execution are great. Squeezing in as much you've done while dealing with classes is impressive. You might want to explore JMRI. It can provide you with operations schemes along with a bunch of other stuff. Great job, I'll be watching to see what else you do.

Holy cow this guy is great. I really think there a card stock gene in the Brit population. You guys are masters at this modeling form. Dave

I really like these Gn15 fantasy themes. The cartoonish (kind of steam punk) character makes me chuckle and I'm always in awe of the builders' creativity. Great job can't wait to see the progress. Dave

Every time I look at this thread and at the YouTube video I'm always amazed at the modelling. This is just an outlasting layout! Dave

That chemical complex is amazing. Great modeling. Dave

Wow, I just looked at some of this thread. I don't know how I missed before. There's some spectacular modelling going on here! I've said it before, you Brits have a real knack at making very realistic scenes. I keep telling friends to look here to get ideas. One day I want to get to the UK so I can attend some shows and see these layouts in person. I'll be looking in often to see what you continue to post. Dave

Fantastic modeling! Nice to see this theme here in the states. Dave

Excuse the ignorance but this Yank would like to know what the discs are for. Every time I think I'm getting a handle on British railways you guys come up with something I've never noticed before. Thanks, Dave

I'm finding these types of layouts rather interesting as they are so different from the way we usually model things here in the US. I am interested in how you intend operate the layout. You mentioned a time table scheme. Could you elaborate on how this would work. I look forward to seeing more progress and I'll be trying to figure out the just where the heck all that track goes (you guys sure do model complex sites!!). Dave

I came across this thread for the first time today. As I was reading it I was impressed with the layout and picked up some ideas. Then I got to the post saying that Keith died suddenly. What a real shame, I would have liked to read more from him. I'm glad to hear that the layout survives and is being shown. Dave

Holy smokes, another example of superb modeling. How big is this layout and can I assume its OO scale? Also is it DCC controlled? Dave

Holy Cow this layout looks great. I'm going back to study the pics some more for inspiration. Dave

Gilbert, Wow that whole passenger complex is really cool. Can't wait to see how things develop. Dave

The shops building is great. I'm going to study the construction carefully and hopefully use some of your techniques. Dave

Whoa, does sitting in the middle like that lead to getting dizzy?? Ah it must because the cars and trucks are on the wrong sides of the road on the bridge! Seriously, looking good Phil. Dave