American O Gauge in an English Church

You covered the pews to run trains.

That I've never scene.

I'm speechless..

I'd suggest that it was case of divine inspiration. 

Thanks for posting this David, I enjoyed watching it.

Don't worry its all done in the best possible taste. Everybody is very respectful. It is really a great little model train exhibition which has quite a few visitors. The main sales area is in the adjoining church hall.

There is a history of English clergy being into their trains !!

All the best

David

GOOD THREAD!

People who enjoy this will get a big kick out of the British movie THE TITFIELD THUNDERRBOLT. A vicar (pastor) in that movie is REALLY into trains!

God wants us to be happy and I'm happy when I play with my trains.   Just my 2 cents.  Killian

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   Mmmm  13th century, dark ages ? not good... I guess they could have put you

   in the basement/torture chamber. ( I assume there is a lower level )  I love old

   buildings. Then put trains in them and I might never leave.

   Wait a minute.. NO THOMAS ?  Didn't they knight him yet ?

   You would think it would be mandatory for him to do the first lap.

   I guess I had better stop before the Vicar fly's over here and gives

   me the ol what for....

   Thanks for posting the show...

Glad you liked it !

All the best

David

God must be speaking to all of us. I sometimes like to daydream about a layout that filled our church.

Gee, do you think God is trying to tell us something? Like; go ahead and build your own little world and see how you like it when a bunch of idiots come along and screw it up.

WOW!  Thanks for posting the story & vid.  My hat's off to Brian Birch for finding a way.  God helps those that help themselves.

Churches and model trains go well together.  In this area, the Youngstown Model Railroad Club not only has its two large layouts in a church, it now actually owns the entire structure.  Here's a bit from their web page:

"...the club acquired its present location in the old structure that was formally the Four Mile Run Christian Church and we moved in, in April of 1978.  The club expanded its membership and interests with the addition of our “O” scale group in February of 1980. They have built a large layout in the old sanctuary portion of the church.  The area is primarily industrial and rural. An impressive eleven stall roundhouse and coaling tower dominated the northern end of the classification yard.  Of special note is the scenery filled river area crossed by a large, curved concrete viaduct.  Behind the layout is a specially constructed caboose end utilizing hardware from a genuine New York Central caboose.  The platform is a favorite viewing area for the youngsters.  The controls for the “O” scale layout are located in a balcony overlooking the entire railroad.

     The “HO” layout, located on the lower level, occupies an area of approximately thirty by sixty feet.  It is almost fully detailed and provides a variety of industries, urban areas, mountains and wooded rural settings.  A large city area, representative of Youngstown, Ohio in the late 1950’s dominates the layout’s south end.  To the west of the city, a replica of the Pennsylvania Railroad’s coaling tower from Girard stands over the Mackey Freight Yard.  In the center island of the layout a steel mill complex is under construction.  It is a reminder of the golden age of steel making in the Mahoning Valley.  The northern leg of the layout presents an operating amusement park and industrial complex.".

I totally agree with you.   Killian

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GOD LOVES TRAINS ALSO!!! He told me so.

This must be the  church of the Holy Smoke.

Model trains and church - a good combination I think. A lot of good people involved with both!

Thanks for posting everybody

David

hello David nice Video, I'm sure it says some where in the Bible His Train fills the Temple

when are you going to take the plunge,

Stewart,

I really want to and will do but I am concentrating on British steam at the moment. Once the Streamliners are out I should be free to get something nice Lionel or MTH. It will happen !!!

David