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It would be very sad if one of the last remaining historical O gauge layouts had to close its doors. The layout tells a story of Pennsylvania in the 1940 and 1950's and of the work of Lawrence Geiringer. It remains largely the same as when it was first finished. Its a true piece of Americana and a remarkable lifes achievement for one man.  What I would like to see is the floor layout lifted to waist level. It could be appreciated better that way but I don't see that happening. Lets be glad that its still there.

I have been to Roadside America at least 4 times. The layout is a huge O gauge layout using tubular track. They even have a small fish pond in one corner. I think they have updated their power supply for the track. Some of the scenes remind you of the 1940's Berk's County area. The houses were built so well that you could sit on them and not damage them, but time may have made them a little bit weaker.

My maternal grandmother knew the builder of Roadside America, Mr. Geiringer. 

Lee Fritz

C W Burfle posted:

What I would like to see is the floor layout lifted to waist level

I don't remember there being a floor layout.

I stand corrected. The layout is not at floor level but I recall that it was built  lower to the floor than most of the layouts of today. I recall looking down to see everything but must say that its still a work of art with many animations.

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