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.
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Address
746 DOCK LATHEM TRL, Ball Ground, GA, 30107
Layout Description
Large engine facility with an industrial area including steel mill, FORD plant , PUBLIX warehouse and lumber yard. Also, a large mountain area with simulated lighting over mountain. City and harbor area not completed as yet.
Scale / Gauge
HO
Size of Layout
Large 24X28 feet
Prototype
Both freelance and fantasy
Location Modeled
Separate building @ 746 Dock Lathem Trail, Ball Ground GA, 30107
Era
Stem and Disel
Style of Track Plan
Other
Length of Main Line
100'
Layout Height
Upper 42"
Benchwork
L girder
Roadbed Material
Styrofoam
Track Manufacturer
Atlas
Turnouts
Peco
Minimum Main Line Radius
36"
Maximum Grade
3 %
Scenery Techniques
All of the above
% Scenery Complete
60 %
Backdrop
mural and plaster mold
Control System
DCC - Digitrax
Car Forwarding System
None
Train Authority / Dispatching
Other
Operating Group
Jasper Round House
Direction Comment
Straight up paved driveway. Parking at top of hill in front of layout building. 746 Dock Lathem trail,Ball Ground GA 30107
