Several years ago, the layout of Bill Bramlage was featured on two - possibly three - OGR covers. I had the rare good fortune to spend a good parrt of a rainy day with Bill about that time and marveled at what he had built. OGR even featured him in one of its Great Layout Adventure videos. But Bill sold his home and is bilding a new one and I have heard that it, too, will house a great O gauge layout in the Cincinnati area.
Does anyone know how that layout is progressing? Will we be reading about it and seeing pictures of it soon in a future OGR magazine and/or video? He is a wonderful ambassador for the hobby. I hope he is still enthusiastic about it. Dick

Jan 2010 issue of OGR includes an article:
"Starting Over by Bill Bramlage"

Don't worry, Bill is going strong. His new layout is over 3 times bigger than the old one. He has already incorporated several of the scenery and structure areas from the old layout into the new. He has several articles upcoming in OGR on the new construction.

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Does anyone know how that layout is progressing? Will we be reading about it and seeing pictures of it soon in a future OGR magazine and/or video?

Yes, we will be keeping our readers well informed of progress on Dr. Bill's layout, and he's making quick progress indeed!

In early September this year I had the great honor of enjoying the hospitality of three owners of magnificent layouts in the Cincinnati area. One of these was Dr. Bramlage. He is working on his new layout, utilizing components from his great previous layout. At the time of our visit, the layout was operational but in various stages of completion.
Rather than clogging this thread with some of my pictures of Dr. Bramlage's layout, here's a link to the photo album. Vist to Dr. Bramlage's Layout
After seeing this great beginning, I can only hope I can see it completed.

Andy