- Scale: N 1:160
- Era: Circa Late 70's
- The layout is located in Valencia, CA.
Compressed to a 16' X 20' double level layout with helix. 300'+ of single track ME code 55 mainline (over 9 scale miles)... near equivalent code 40 sidings, yards, and spur tracks.
22 1/2" min radius curves with 1.8% max grade.
Train lengths average 30-50 cars, with comparable siding lengths.
Midtrain helpers are part of regular operations thanks to body mount couplers.
Powered by Digitrax DCC which also handles JMRI / CATS controls for full CTC signaling system.
Dispatching ops sessions is done remotely via internet.
Communications are VoIP relaying FRS radios for crew members.
15 years in the making...
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1 comment:
Great fun to run on. I am sure Jeff has spent countless hours planning the operations on his layout and it has paid off. I always look forward to visiting to see what has changed and what new challenges may stump me.
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