My grandpa used to love running the model trains he bought me with me. I miss him very much and I hope your grandkids cherish you and those trains
@whodgdon
Жыл бұрын
My grandpa loved model trains too, and like you, I miss him dearly.
@markh.6687
3 ай бұрын
Nice "local color/flavor" with the restaurant and your boyhood home. And that tunnel access was really cool being readily removable and made of real wood to match the layout frame.
@whodgdon
3 ай бұрын
Thanks, Mark!
@DrKO2453
3 жыл бұрын
This is an absolutely incredible layout! So much railroading in such a small space. Great job!
@whodgdon
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Kieran
@whodgdon
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Kieran!
@chiparooo
8 ай бұрын
Beautiful little setup! Love the paper buildings. Your cover is excellent too. Thanks for sharing!
@whodgdon
8 ай бұрын
Thank you for your nice comment
@BillRen-nl5mx
6 ай бұрын
That is great amzing card stock buildings
@whodgdon
6 ай бұрын
Thanks Bill!
@pacificcoastminiatures
6 ай бұрын
Very nice! Shows how you a have a detail packed layout in just a few square feet. Cover is a good idea too.
@whodgdon
6 ай бұрын
Thanks, Marc. I'd love to have a big layout, but my house is small and I just don't have the room for a big one, so I make do with what I have room for. Love your channel, lots of great info there!
@sailingschooners8668
Жыл бұрын
How clever to put in the turntable into a small layout as it opens up more possibilities...well made layout
@whodgdon
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Sailing Schooners!
@ScratchGlass9
Жыл бұрын
My Grandfather got me a Lionel train, figure 8 track in 1966. My 10 year old Grandson has inherited it . Memories lived, Memories made and passed on ! Fantastic craftsmanship sir ! Thank you for this video.
@whodgdon
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Tony. My dad got me my first train, an 027 Lionel double loop set, in 1955. I eventually turned it over to my younger brother, when I went off to college. He still has the layout, His son used it when he was young, and it still runs well today. As you said, "Memories lived, Memories made and passed on !"
@MakeMeStop
2 жыл бұрын
Old man of the mountain, nice touch, remember seeing that when I was a kid.
@whodgdon
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Scott. Perhaps we once passed along the highway to the White Mountains.
@TheJpec361
7 ай бұрын
What a beautiful layout! I could sit there and watch the trains for hours. This is a great example of what can be done with a small layout...
@whodgdon
7 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for your kind comment!
@allanegleston4931
Жыл бұрын
thanks for showing your control panel.: gives me idears.
@whodgdon
Жыл бұрын
Glad to share with you.
@obrienpiano
Жыл бұрын
A great way to honor your memories!!!
@whodgdon
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@evileyeball
2 жыл бұрын
Now this is the kind of thing that gives me hope. Seeing how much you can fit into such a small space makes me know that there may be possibility for me to have a layout in the future when the only real space I have in my house to house a layout is in my small office which also has to function as an office and as storage space/workspace for my other hobbies. At present space was the main reason why I don't have any train hobby and live vicariously via youtubers.
@whodgdon
2 жыл бұрын
Go for it, Evil! With the legs unscrewed and stored on its end, this 2x3 layout doesn't take much room. For an even smaller layout of mine (23" diameter), search KZitem for "Micro N Scale 23" Diameter Model Railroad Scene". OK, it's not especially interesting to run in a circle, but for small spaces, perhaps this is an alternative you could consider for a start. Another great source of small n scale layouts is the KZitem channel: "Steve's Trains". He has some great layouts and detailed videos on how to make them.
@Ale-bj7nd
Жыл бұрын
This video gives me nostalgia for an epoch way before mine. Good scenery and presentation.
@whodgdon
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Ale!
@johnnieblaze8983
Жыл бұрын
Very cool, I knew/know all those places...
@whodgdon
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Johnnie. The Atheneum, my boyhood home and the North Church are still there. The roundhouse, turntable , train station, J.J. Newberry's and Yokens are gone. I remember them all.
@joelaut12
Жыл бұрын
Outstanding layout!
@whodgdon
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Joel !
@youdandee1
Жыл бұрын
Wonderful layout with great detail
@whodgdon
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Jeff
@tektoniks_architects
Жыл бұрын
More cool crammed into a layout 10 times the size. Bravo.
@whodgdon
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@g.w.7893
2 жыл бұрын
Outstanding use of space.
@whodgdon
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, G.W. A little cramped, but only so much space in a 2X3 layout.
@martytaylor2004
Жыл бұрын
This is a fantastic layout. Thank you for sharing. So much in so little space. I particularly enjoy the way you incorporate the “ trolley car” as a separate operation. Bravo!
@whodgdon
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Marty
@christopherfothergil
9 ай бұрын
delightful railway
@whodgdon
9 ай бұрын
Thanks, Chris!
@zachallerton1724
Жыл бұрын
Possibly the very best layout I've ever seen. You, Sir, are a master-craftsman!
@whodgdon
Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Zach for your very kind comment!
@harold1098
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely AWESOME!!!!
@whodgdon
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Harold
@shaunchappell784
2 жыл бұрын
I wish I had a grandad like you. Excellent work and I'm sure this will be cherished for years.
@whodgdon
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Shaun, the grandkids love it.
@misterflibble6601
Жыл бұрын
So much detail and operation in such a tiny layout. The operating turntable is the icing on the cake. Fantastic!! Thanks for sharing.
@whodgdon
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your kind comments, Mr. Fibble!
@ANobodyatall
Жыл бұрын
What is the make of turntable?
@whodgdon
Жыл бұрын
@@ANobodyatall It's a Kato turntable, painted a bit to make it look like the old Portsmouth, NH turntable.
@Joliie
2 жыл бұрын
Really nice layout, the cover is brilliant, less dust to fight with when not in operation. I love that you run the trains at those speeds, really makes me happy, small layouts needs to be run at a slow pace for the scale.
@whodgdon
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your nice comments, Jolie. I always run slow, as it does look more realistic. The grand kids are something else...either stopped or full throttle!
@rickbennett5072
2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic Layout. Shows how much can be done in N scale, without over crowding it.Well done.
@whodgdon
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your nice comment, Rick.
@dwccyt
Жыл бұрын
Beautiful layout. This is inspirational!
@whodgdon
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Dave!
@charlesfaulkner8653
Жыл бұрын
Excellent craftsmanship.
@whodgdon
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Charles. It was a fun build.
@stuartarundale6219
2 жыл бұрын
That's truly a thing of beauty, thank you for sharing it!
@whodgdon
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your kind comment
@kaffykathy8729
Жыл бұрын
I just got recommended this video, I am hoping someday I will be able to make dioramas like this.
@whodgdon
Жыл бұрын
You can do it! There are many great KZitem videos on making dioramas. I learned how to make this one by watching a 32 part series on the channel "Steve's Trains". See kzitem.info/news/bejne/sIF9mKONk35qnJg for the beginning video, part 1.
@allanegleston4931
2 жыл бұрын
like the trolley line as i am a fan of trolleys , steetcars , interurbans and so fourth.
@whodgdon
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Allen. When I was a child, the trolleys had just stopped running in Portsmouth, NH but the rails were still visible in the streets. They now run buses there that are disguised as old trolleys, but no tracks of course.
@whodgdon
2 жыл бұрын
Oops, "Allan", sorry.
@allanegleston4931
2 жыл бұрын
@@whodgdon we have some of those here on our fixed route bus line . they have a bell on top, and have never heard them ring the bell. i betya that the drivers dont know how.
@fepatton
8 ай бұрын
This is absolutely beautiful. Fantastic layout in a small space. I really like the double deck concept and how you made the back accessible. Lots of operations possibilities and the scenery is top notch!
@whodgdon
8 ай бұрын
Thanks for your kind comments, most appreciated.
@deswright2075
2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely fabulous layout,very inspiring to watch,love the fact you have the home you grew up in Inside the layout too!!! Bet those grandkids love coming over to your house😉👍☘
@whodgdon
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your nice comments Des. For sure, the grand kids love to run the layout.
@RackwitzG
10 ай бұрын
Boy, all the work you put into that layout. But, in the end you have created something great on such a small space.👍
@whodgdon
10 ай бұрын
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.
@deborahkeesee7412
2 жыл бұрын
Very impressive!
@whodgdon
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Deb
@donovanemery597
2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic detail on this layout. Greetings from Cheshire in the UK.
@whodgdon
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your kind comment. I once went through Cheshire on the way to the Isle of Man ferry. Greetings from New Hampshire, USA.
@edgein7892
3 жыл бұрын
Even managed to cram a tram in, respect.
@whodgdon
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, Ed
@dougp4952
2 жыл бұрын
All I can say is I am truly impressed at your layout!!
@whodgdon
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Doug for your kind comments!
@johnd9031
2 жыл бұрын
Very nice
@sfalkow24
Жыл бұрын
A lot of interest in a small area. Really nice layout!
@whodgdon
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Stephen!
@Darian-mk1bw
3 жыл бұрын
N guage looks very awesome, amazing layout!
@whodgdon
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Darian.
@notyourForte1993
Жыл бұрын
I love this! I hope you have kids and grandkids who you can share this with, my grandfather had some model trains that we played with when I was a boy, he has since sold them and never was able to set up a permanent layout. However, I still hold the memories of playing with my grandfather and all the good times we had playing with the trains when I was a little guy. God bless you and happy holidays to you and yours!
@whodgdon
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Daniel. We do have fun with the grand kids running the trains. Usually full speed ahead! This layout is so small, almost anyone can have a permanent setup to run. Our 2 person house is only 850 Sq Ft. The layout is coffee table size.
@MicrobyteAlan
2 жыл бұрын
Nicely done
@whodgdon
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, little one
@FullEarthWorkshop
2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic attention to detail…mesmerized!
@whodgdon
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much !
@lotsatrains
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely beautiful layout I actually ate at Yokens back in the day and had a fantastic dinner there too 👍
@whodgdon
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@MartoNscale
Жыл бұрын
This little layout looks fantastic 😎😎
@whodgdon
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Marto!
@glenaleksis4589
Жыл бұрын
Wow! Incredible layout!! So many great details!!
@whodgdon
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Glen!
@evergreenrailroadmodelers2405
2 жыл бұрын
That’s awesome! Greetings from Spokane WA
@whodgdon
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Evergreen. Greetings back from NH. I've been to WA State, but only on the west side, never made it out to Spokane. I grew up in Portsmouth, NH but I now live in Strafford, NH which is a bit smaller than Spokane....about 4,000 people, and not a single traffic light anywhere in the entire town. We do have several stop signs, though.
@greeneyedggirl
3 жыл бұрын
Oh how homesick this makes me!!! You captured the feel and flavor of Portsmouth perfectly which in the end is the most important part! I was already laughing and tearing up a bit when you started talking about the rocks, because I saw the old man in the mountains straight away! I was still living in Salem when that finally crumbled and was heartbroken they haven't done really anything about it. That's been so much a part of our states history it was heartbreaking the just gave up. You have a beautiful layout, thank you for sharing it with us!!!
@whodgdon
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Samantha for your kind comments. I'm glad you could appreciate the "feel and flavor" of Portsmouth, even though it's not an exact replica of the area. My family often traveled to see New Hampshire's Old Man of the Mountain when I was young, and I also remember the day that I heard the face had fallen off the cliffs. So sad. Perhaps that is why I put it in this layout and also my 23" diameter layout (kzitem.info/news/bejne/yZWXu4SBcXqqa2k).
@Vaderd2k926
2 жыл бұрын
Well done sir. You’ve packed a good bit of action in a small space. Very clever layout. I wish my grandad had one of these in his basement.
@whodgdon
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Perhaps one day you will build one too.
@ajityarday477
Жыл бұрын
Good job sir great just real one
@whodgdon
Жыл бұрын
Thank you, thank you
@markattardo
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome layout! Imagine my surprise when you said Portsmouth as I'm down the road apiece. I ate at Yoken's many moons ago, long before moving to the area. Bought a little cedar box in the gift shop too. Thanks for uploading!
@whodgdon
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mark. Always nice to hear from a local !
@davidfist7801
2 жыл бұрын
That is so awesome! So much in such a small space
@whodgdon
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Dave!
@DadCooks2
3 жыл бұрын
A lot of great ideas in this small space. Thanks.
@whodgdon
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Dad
@luckeyranchrailroadlrr1023
2 жыл бұрын
This is awsome!! Well done!
@whodgdon
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@davidsheriff8989
3 жыл бұрын
Wonderful...it draws you into a small world...painstaking work has gone into making this an outstanding layout
@whodgdon
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Dave
@phillake3802
2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely masterful! So inspiring. I love how you modelled your hometown. Thanks for sharing.
@whodgdon
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your kind comment, Phil
@southplainsrr
2 жыл бұрын
Such a beautiful layout, great job on this!
@whodgdon
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Trevor!
@jamesdenny4734
2 жыл бұрын
Very nice !
@whodgdon
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Jim!
@darioromano5773
2 жыл бұрын
You did a fantastic job on your layout 👏
@whodgdon
Жыл бұрын
Belated thanks, Dario
@slorailfan
2 жыл бұрын
Such a nice layout and a bunch of great ideas.
@whodgdon
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@kennyfields8576
3 жыл бұрын
That is a very cool layout. Well done!
@whodgdon
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Ken
@gregshook937
3 жыл бұрын
WOW! This is amazing! I can't stop watching this. So you are running DCC. I'm just experimenting with track configurations myself and trying to decide which to use. This layout is just perfect. We had a J.J. Newberry store here in Hagerstown, MD once upon a time!
@whodgdon
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your kind comment. Well, no , I'm not actually using DCC. This is just a simple DC layout, with two separate circuits and controllers. The lower loop is a double loop with a crossover near the train station, while the upper trolley loop is just a circle. See the build video (kzitem.info/news/bejne/yXuvzXZ9rmqAZKw) for a picture of the track configuration. Good luck with your new layout!
@kevincollier4147
2 жыл бұрын
A lovely layout! Thanks
@whodgdon
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you too!
@kelvinm560
2 жыл бұрын
Awsome, well done.
@whodgdon
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Kelvin, sorry for the late response.
@ggreene245
2 жыл бұрын
Very nice...
@whodgdon
2 жыл бұрын
Sorry I missed your kind comment. Thanks.
@jesikebiking
3 жыл бұрын
A great looking layout love the waterfall=== the church looks really big for n scale looks HO
@whodgdon
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Yes, it’s a really big two level balcony church built in 1855 in the main square of downtown Portsmouth, NH. Interesting note: The clock in the steeple was built in 1893 and is owned and maintained by the city of Portsmouth, not the church, and it needs to be wound by hand twice a week. The church is to N scale except for the tapered pointed part of the steeple, which is only about half the height it should be.
@conecuhvalleyttrak
3 жыл бұрын
Very nice layout. I like the structures, especially the church.
@whodgdon
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@kevinpavelchik9189
3 жыл бұрын
WOW! Incredible layout!
@whodgdon
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Kevin
@d7a7s7
3 жыл бұрын
Quite amazing what you have achieved in such a small space and well presented , enjoyed very much , thank you.
@whodgdon
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Pat
@captainnolan5062
7 ай бұрын
It would have been nice to see it with the room lights off and the interior and street lights on. Perhaps you can post another video with that view of everything running at night! Thanks.
@whodgdon
7 ай бұрын
Yes, I should do that. Until then, there are a few still shots of this layout with the room lights off in this video: kzitem.info/news/bejne/yXuvzXZ9rmqAZKw
@catfisherboy
3 жыл бұрын
Very charming layout, I love it !!
@whodgdon
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Buz
@tomlapinski6432
3 жыл бұрын
Very nice build.
@whodgdon
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tom
@TatterD
2 жыл бұрын
Amazing... if someone described the layout and all its features i wpuld think it was taking up a huge space... that said it doesnt look crowded the way you planned it... love all the custom buildings... they look so neat and realistic
@whodgdon
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Eric. I was afraid adding the turntable would make it too crowded, but installed it anyhow so there would be more things to do while running the layout. In the end, it didn't seem to make it as crowded as I thought it might, so I'm glad I added it. The heavy card stock buildings were fun to design and build as they were all from the town I grew up in. So many buildings with good memories, just not enough space to put them all in the layout.
@themodelhobbyist
2 жыл бұрын
Very cool I love what you have going on there its these small scale one that give me such excitement because of what all can be accomplished in such small area. 🙂Thomas over at The Model Hobbyist
@whodgdon
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Thomas, I appreciate your kind words.
@briancollins6543
2 жыл бұрын
Incredible work!!!
@whodgdon
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Brian!
@Miertreg1
3 жыл бұрын
Super nice 👍👍. Greetings Gert🙋🏻♂️
@whodgdon
3 жыл бұрын
Danke, Gert
@ColorMeMozart
2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful layout and work!
@whodgdon
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Mozart!
@jasonminier6782
3 жыл бұрын
Such great detail. Your scenery is awesome!
@whodgdon
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Jason!
@davidharris7249
2 жыл бұрын
Nicely done!
@whodgdon
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, David!
@redmunchkin
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome work.
@whodgdon
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Red
@jamesdenson4730
3 жыл бұрын
Very nicely done!
@whodgdon
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jim
@Skoozms
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome!!!
@whodgdon
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Mike
@MrMontrose1967
2 жыл бұрын
Well done great effort
@whodgdon
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Damien
@charlesmcclure5994
3 жыл бұрын
A very nice little layout you did a great job in designing it 👍👍
@whodgdon
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Charles!
@samuelgroce6299
3 жыл бұрын
This is absolutely amazing!
@whodgdon
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Sam!
@biswajitroy6151
2 жыл бұрын
Wow, amazing work..I wish I will get it in India.
@whodgdon
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@tonystinytrains1705
2 жыл бұрын
Very nice! You squeezed in a lot more content in your 2 x 3 than I managed on mine ;-)
@whodgdon
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Tony. More is not necessarily better. Your layout, with another foot of space, looks more realistic. I was limited in space, but would have liked more real estate.
@Cameront9
3 жыл бұрын
This is fantastic!
@whodgdon
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Cameron
@jercsgn
8 күн бұрын
I enjoyed watching this. 2024 Sept.
@whodgdon
8 күн бұрын
Thanks! You do some real high quality modeling yourself!
@Mike-pj1kv
2 жыл бұрын
Great.
@whodgdon
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Mike
@MR-tc6fh
3 жыл бұрын
Very Nice!
@whodgdon
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@paulmavric887
2 жыл бұрын
On ya bloke👍
@whodgdon
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, mate
@stuartwinstanley21
2 жыл бұрын
Wow!!! What an amazing amount of detail you have managed to get into such a small layout. It is such a delight to see the action on this layout. You have achieved a great deal to excite grand-children I'm sure. I have also built an n-scale layout based on one the designs by Steve's Trains using Kato tracks. I am further inspired by your efforts to improve what I have achieved to date. I am in the throes of converting to DCC++ using an Arduino and Arduino motor shield and sound decoders which should have the grand-children interested.
@whodgdon
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Stuart. I haven't done anything with DCC yet, but it's on my mind for my next project. Hope to see yours when done!
@dennisoommen
2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely delightful. Can’t believe you can even run the Bush 41 and 80 ft coaches ! Simply brilliant. Is all the track Kato ?
@whodgdon
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your kind comment. Yes, all the tracks, switches and the turntable are KATO.
@whodgdon
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dennis. Yes, all the track, switches and turntable are Kato. (Sorry I'm late replying).
@non-alphagamer3618
Жыл бұрын
Beautifully done. Do you still live in that area. I live in Maine and see a lot of the same cars in your layout that I saw run through here as a kid. I’m working on a similar “out of the box” n scale layout that I’m building on a 3’x3’ cork memo board.
@whodgdon
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Gamer. Yup, still in the area. Born & lived in NH for 25 years, then moved to Maine for 27 years. Now back in NH.
@ftagius
3 жыл бұрын
Wow, what a well designed layout! I love that you added specific details, like the restaurant you remember going to. I'm a huge fan of how nearly you placed the controls and designed the box for the custom buttons. It all looks great together! I've also got a soft spot for track switches with controls. Usually you just see manual operation of those for small layouts. Using an Arduino for the singals is clever! Would you consider block detection instead of infrared next time for signals? I'm trying to decide for my layout. Ha, it's wild seeing those 80ft UP cars on that layout. Even if it's unrealistic, that's fun to see.
@whodgdon
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind comments. I have never done anything with block detection, but I have used the Arduino before, so that is the simple reason I used the Arduino. I guess I should learn more about block detection for any future layouts, just to learn something new. I think block detection would be the more elegant solution.
@allanegleston4931
2 жыл бұрын
nice , and it dosent take up the whole garage .:):):):)
@whodgdon
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Allan
@john-ib2hu
6 ай бұрын
Hello I seen this on Steve's train channel but do like yours with the arrangements of your buildings. I do have a little more room I have 5ftx2ft. Do you have a parts list and track plans. You done amazing job
@john-ib2hu
6 ай бұрын
I tried to build the one from Steve's channel but could not get turn table on do u have a plan of your lower level with track pieces required please.
@whodgdon
6 ай бұрын
You can find the track layout here: kzitem.info/news/bejne/yXuvzXZ9rmqAZKw . If you want a parts list, I can email you one if you want to give me your email address. The layout is all Kato track, switches and turntable. A video of the layout in the dark is here: kzitem.info/news/bejne/p6OaqJpjqXWemI4
@whodgdon
6 ай бұрын
@@john-ib2hu You can find the track layout here: kzitem.info/news/bejne/yXuvzXZ9rmqAZKw . If you want a parts list, I can email you one if you want to give me your email address. The layout is all Kato track, switches and turntable. A video of the layout in the dark is here: kzitem.info/news/bejne/p6OaqJpjqXWemI4
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