Windmill Hill, crafted by Rob Poole, is an OO scale model railway layout that captures the imagination rather than a specific place or time, designed to spark a love for model railways in children and adults alike.
Spanning an inviting 8×4-foot double loop, this layout is reminiscent of a classic train set—the kind that young visitors may be encountering for the very first time. Windmill Hill isn’t about perfect replicas or meticulous accuracy; it’s about accessibility and fun, encouraging newcomers to see that model railways don’t have to be perfect to be deeply enjoyable.
Parents and children are captivated as they take the controls, delighting in their chance to guide the trains around the track in a safe, supervised setting. With additional mini-games and interactive features, Windmill Hill creates an unforgettable, hands-on experience that brings the world of model railways to life.
This isn’t a rivet-counting layout, and it doesn’t aim to be. Instead, Windmill Hill stands for the joy and simplicity of getting started in this hobby. If even one family leaves the exhibition inspired to create a layout of their own, then Windmill Hill has more than fulfilled its purpose.
When exhibited, the main controller is facing the public, so anyone can take control of the trains and operate the double-looped layout in both directions.
Windmill Hill size and operating details
Windmill Hill requires 8ft x 4ft to display and is operated from the top left corner.
Additional space behind is helpful but not necessary
Windmill hill can be shown at train exhibitions, school fates and local shows. |
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If you would like GRES to exhibit Windmill hill, please use the contact form below*.
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✓ PAT Testing completed November 2024 (PAT Certificate available on request) ✓ Tables to stand the layout on can be provided on request * Some travel expenses maybe requested, depending on distance |
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