who's layout??

Can't help identify it's owner, but I like it and would love to see more of it. Aside from the incredible layout, I find the floating 'cloud' over it to be a particularly interesting feature.

There's a whole post on the construction of that upper level reverse loop! I just can't remember who wrote it.....

That photo looks like it's from Ed Rappe's friend's layout in Williamsburg, VA.  Of course his name escapes me but I do remember his website.

http://www.prr-northerncentral.blogspot.com/

I think that upper level staging area is on Ed Rappe's, aka Keystoned Ed's, layout.

Doug

Thanks for the link, Bob. Spent the last 45-minutes reviewing the site and now understand the function of the 'cloud', absolutely brilliant. Undeniably, a world-class layout in the making.

Ed and his friend both have "floating" staging loops suspended from the ceiling.

HAHA, cloud storage

Ah, right you are, Bob!  I hadn't noticed it previously when it visited the site but, after perusing it more thoroughly, I saw the floating section.

Doug

 I've been looking through the layout building posts here, for the construction pics of the "cloud". There was a large post from the beginning of construction. I can't find it. I'm thinking it was a different "Ed"? ....about two years ago???

Wow... what a layout. (See link above.) That's a lifetime project... and the guy looks to be retirement aged?  Whew! Glad it's him and not me! (I'm too lazy.) 

Would this (linked) layout be in the running for the largest privately owned O scale layout?

The largest privately owned I believe is in a supermarket near Detroit.

The passenger yard:

Bob Bartizik is correct - it's a picture of a close friend's layout.  Check out his blog at the link In Bob's post.  We'be model railroaded together for over 25 years alternating weekly train nights working on each other's PRR prototype O scale railroads. He models the Northern Central division of the PRR circa 1956 with a really neat representation of the Shamoken Branch.  I model elements of the Pennsy's Middle and Pittsburgh Divisions circa 1952, along with the Tyrone and Clearfield coal Branch.  Both layouts feature suspended hidden staging Loops.  Until the untimely death of past NMRA president and C&O buff John Roberts 2 years ago, we had 3 O scale layouts under construction within a quarter mile of one another.  With over 50 members in the Ford's Colony Model RR club, there's quite a lot of interest in model railroading in the Williamsburg area!

Ed Rappe

Guys, Ed mentioned thar my layout made the forum. I was happy to hear that as it is always fun to have folks see what you are working on.

 You can check out my blog that has followed construction from the start. That overhead loop was inspired by one Ed did on his first big layout when we lived up near DC. 

We are now running trains all the way up the hill to the loop which represents Mt. Carmel. I am going to try to post a couple of video clips to the blog as the views are terrific as the train rises to over your head. 

My blog address is in my signature block.

Jim Taverna

I was going to say if that isn't Ed Rappe's layout it sure looks a lot like his, great job Jim

Ed, how's yours progressing???  I know I looked like a deer in the headlights when I was over to see yours, truly amazing stuff.

Bob

The track (2400+') is complete and 80% of the layout is is covered with hard shell Scenery.    The near term focus this year is to scenic the Horseshoe curve area.  The Middle Division and the Tyrone and Clearfield Branch scenery looks rather complete but there is always more that can be done.   If you're planning a trip to our area give me a call to schedule a visit.

Ed Rappe

Will do Ed, thanks!  It'll be a while but I'll get back with you.

Well Jim, I should apologize and get it straight!

 Very nice layouts that you both have. Very inspiring work for us newbies!!