While in Ball Ground, be sure to visit the Railroad Model Club of Atlanta's new building. The club will be open on Saturday, November 8, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. They are located at 9976 Ball Ground Highway, Ball Ground GA.
Address
1460 Old Nelson Rd, Ball Ground, GA, 30107
Layout Description
Alamosa Colorado to Chama New Mexico mainline modeled in On3 and P48 dual gauge during September 1949.
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Scale / Gauge
On3
Size of Layout
30 X 50 1500 SQ FT
Prototype
Denver and Rio Grande Western Alamosa Chama Subdivision
Location Modeled
Alamosa Colorado to Chama New Mexico
Era
Autumn 1949
Style of Track Plan
Linear along the basement walls
Length of Main Line
300'
Benchwork
L girder
Roadbed Material
Cork
Track Manufacturer
Micro Engineering
Turnouts
Other
Minimum Main Line Radius
42"
Maximum Grade
4 %
Scenery Techniques
plaster impregnated surgical gauze
% Scenery Complete
80 %
Backdrop
300' painted mural on masonite by wife Linda
Control System
DCC - Digitrax
Car Forwarding System
None
Direction Comment
Front door at 1460 Old Nelson Road, Ball Ground GA 30107 770-735-3513 Phil or Linda
