This HO scale layout by Chuck Shutz of West Palm Beach, Florida, is a very small and simple oval layout with intense and intricate scenery. The layout is only 44″ by 66″, but it has as much detail as some larger layouts.
Chuck’s small layout models a riverside resort set in the 1950′s complete with a picnic area, a playground with kids frolicking, a foot bridge, a backyard BBQ, and kids fishing from a dock. The oval track layout has a tunnel, two bridges over the river and two road crossings. Not only is this layout imaginative, but Chuck’s attention to detail shows through clearly in these pictures.
Updated September 9, 2010:
“Believe it or not, I was able to add this farm/barn to this corner of my layout! Here are a few photos of the Paradise Cove Farm!” -Chuck Shutz
 Paradise Cove Farm |
 The pause that refreshes! |
 The stockyard is full! |
 Enough hay for everyone |
 Bringing them in for the night |
 Paradise Cove Farm arial view |
 The barn advertising |
 Just another view |
See more photos of Chuck’s layout:
Update 1 – January 30, 2010 Enhanced detail
Update 2 – May 7, 2010 Additional detail
Update 3 – May 27, 2010 Mt. Bernstein detail
Update 4 – May 29, 2010 Engine house
Update 5 – June 1, 2010 Water tower
Update 6 – July 8, 2010 Backdrop