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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