Scale:  HO

Era:  1958

Key Features:

  • Timetable and Train Order Operation with a 4:1 fast clock
  • Triple deck configuration containing 200’ Point to point single line main with passing sidings from KC / Springfield to St. Louis with shared staging
  • Two branch lines (12’ & 15’) to switching towns
  • Twelve trains per session
    • Four switching jobs
    • Eight staging to staging trains with intermediate location switching.
  • Featuring an actual 1915 Dispatcher telephone for communication with Station Agents (Engineer / Conductor wearing a third hat)
  • Car forwarding by four part waybill and car cards and switch lists
  • DCC with Digitrax using tethered and wireless UT4 controllers
  • Interchange with Frisco & MOPAC
  • 7 Operators: Dispatcher/Clerk, Yardmaster, Yard Assistant, Four crews

Scenery: 

  • 80% completed featuring two towns, ScenicKing, and other backdrops
  • Numerous industry buildings including Olive oil plant, bread company, gravel plant, lumber yard, sporting goods, cosmetic, clothing, business machine, dairy, refinery, beer distribution and pickle processing companies
  • Nine track main yard with Railway Express and passenger depots

Began construction: 2002    Operating Sessions Started:  June 2006 

Owner:  Gary Gross

Pets: Gary has a small dog

Accessibility:  Basement layout with stairs to access

Other Notes:  Parking available outside condominium, use non-numbered parking spots


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