Ertl Farm County on O Gauge?

If you put it toward the back of the layout, you could use forced perspective to create depth.

I bought this set by mistake.  it is 1/64 scale.  it was definitely too small for my standard gauge layout.   I ended up using an Ohio Art tinplate barn from the 1950's, it worked well - about 1/32 scale.     But for O gauge, if you want a smaller-sized barn this one might work.   the one i have is still in the box, i'd be happy to pass it along 1/2 price if you decide it's what you want.

dave

I have the red Ertl barn on display right in front on my display, No two barns here in michigan have the same dimensions anyway. I think they look good. some of there other buildings not so.

I'm about to remake a farm scene and am looking for a new barn. The barn and the house above are both nice. Can they be bought at Tractor Supply?

Curtis, I took the liberty of sending you an email, listing what I have.

dave

1 64 scale but they look good in the background. I have had a set in an odd corner small area when entering the layout room at kid height so the kids can play with it and they do! Had it many years and added a few extra farm tractors etc. and animals kids have fun playing with it. setting up fences moving animals and moving feed to them. taking cows to barn or milking pens outside of barn so they can get at them. Gets lots of play value with the kids.

An Ertl Farm set, my brother Bob's boy. The Silo actually has farm sounds. Corn crib was an additional Ertl piece Most of the farm machinery is Ertl 1/43. Note that the machine shed has a foundation added for more height.  My wife did most of the painting.  The Chicken coop in the front is K-line.  Link  to additional pictures on my website. Best viewed as a slideshow.

I like this stuff because it looks good and my toy train layout puts the emphasis on "toy".

Tractor Supply Co. might have them in stock during the Thanksgiving and Christmas time period.

When there was a Quality Farm & Fleet, they used to have new Ertl barns in stock every winter for Christmas gifts.

Andrew

Their barns are larger than plasticville barns, but look good on O gauge layouts.  They made the red barn, a white dairy barn, and a western style barn.

John

Thanks for all your responses.  Potrbze, Mike CT, clem k, love the pics of your layouts.  If the farm area on my layout turns out half as nice as yours it will be a great sucess. 

Curtis  

Ebay has plenty of them. I like the silo in Mike CT's photo. 

Potrbze, Mike CT, clem k, what scale of farm implements are you using?  1/43, 1/50, 1/64, or a mix?    Curtis

I think all my tractors are Ertl 1/43and 1/50

Clem

My farm implements are all Ertl but a mix of scales.  I bought what I liked without regard to scale fidelity.  An Ertl manure spreader has a special spot in my den (near the fan). 

The attached three photos are of the farm scene on my home layout. The barn is a laser wood kit from Mountaineer Products in Florence, KY (their website is currently down); cows are Woodland Scenics, figures are WS and Artistta, blue Kent's Dairy pickup truck is a Matchbox classics from a few years ago, other vehicles are from Diecast Direct, produce stand is Plasticville.

Be sure to check on Amazon too for ERTL stuff.  I've found some nice deals there.

Hi all.  For those interested, here are some barn links:  

http://www.amazon.com/Farm-Cou...0/ref=pd_sim_sbs_t_2

$17.60 on Amazon, not sure but I think it it 1/64 or S scale.  

http://www.amazon.com/Farm-Cou...4/ref=pd_sim_sbs_t_1

$22.05 at Amazon  1/64 scale

http://www.amazon.com/Farm-Cou...0/ref=pd_sim_sbs_t_2

 1/64 scale           $32.99 on Amazon   but $26.88 at www.greenfarmtoys.com  not sure about shipping

Also check out www.Greenfarmtoys.com for lots of John Deer tractors and such.

I am sure a Google search of Ertl Farm Country will turn up many more sources.

Happy Railroading!  Curtis

I was initially intrigued with these kits, but I think I'll try scratch building my new barn.

Jumijo, sounds like a great project!  Here is a neat old barn for some inspiration. 

http://www.modelrailscenes.com...tial-120403.htm#nogo

and here is the link for some more pics of it. 

Hope to see some pics of yours soon! 

Curtis

Judging by your other scratch-built stuff, we can't wait to see the final product! Here's a shot of a scratch built version in front of our real-life barn:

and temporarily placed on the layout:

When you are doing a web search look up farm toys and farm models to find Ertl barns.

Andrew

I have a very nice ranch style home by Ertl on eBay.  See it here:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/251010...id=p3984.m1555.l2649

Curtis and DDurling, thanks for the inspiring photos of those barns. I'll start mine as soon as I finish my station project.

Potrzbe: any idea what the dimensions are of the farm house?  May be too big for my layout also.  But I am intrigued.   Thanks, Curtis

12 inches by 5.5 inches.  Sorry for the delay getting back to you, Curtis.