An OO gauge exhibition layout that does things a little differently.
Built in OO gauge and designed specifically for the exhibition circuit, Bond Lane combines traditional modelling with modern technology to create a scene that evolves before your eyes. Standard kit buildings and ready-to-run trains are brought together through careful design, lighting, and presentation to form a believable slice of railway life.
At the heart of the layout is a full-width digital backscene displayed on a large screen. Instead of a painted sky, clouds drift, light changes, and the scene moves through a complete 24-hour day in just a few minutes. Achieving this required more than simply placing a television behind the layout — the screen acts as a powerful light source, so the entire scene is carefully illuminated and synchronised to avoid silhouettes and maintain realism.
The result is something both visually striking and quietly surprising. Visitors are drawn in by the movement and atmosphere, while experienced modellers often find themselves trying to work out how it all comes together.
Bond Lane has been designed to be engaging for everyone. A motorised height-adjustable base allows the layout to be lowered so that children and wheelchair users can enjoy the view just as much as standing adults, and continuous operation ensures there is always something happening.
Small in size but big in ideas, Bond Lane aims to show that memorable layouts are not about exotic materials or advanced techniques, but about imagination, planning, and a willingness to try something new. It is a layout that frequently leaves people saying, “I’ve never seen one that does that before.”
If you are looking for something distinctive, engaging, and reliable for your exhibition, Bond Lane would be delighted to attend — please get in touch to discuss availability.
