I modeled (freelanced) the NYC main line from Buffalo to Chicago, double deck single track with 7 passing sidings. Fully signaled with CMRI interface, with a JMRI CTC Panel, fully functional. I tried to be true to a CTC plant from the 50's
Three Yards, one in Buffalo (lower level) with 10 tracks, one in Chicago (upper level), with 8 tracks, and One in Toledo (lower level) about 1/2 way to Chicago. Having retired recently, I am now in full swing on working on the layout almost every day. I hope to have a lot of scenery done or at least started in time for the Pilgrimage! Hope to see you here!
Scale / Gauge
HO
Size of Layout
60' x 45' Irregular shape
Prototype
Freelance NYC
Location Modeled
Big 4 Mainline from Buffalo, NY to Chicago
Era
50's - 60's
Style of Track Plan
Point-to-Point
Length of Main Line
515'
Layout Height
41" lower deck and 61" upper deck"
Benchwork
L girder
Roadbed Material
Cork
Track Manufacturer
Shinohara
Turnouts
Shinohara
Minimum Main Line Radius
36"
Maximum Grade
1.1 %
Scenery Techniques
Styrofoam board
% Scenery Complete
10 %
Backdrop
Painted masonite
Control System
DCC - NCE
Car Forwarding System
Switch List
Train Authority / Dispatching
CTC
Operating Group
NCI
Direction Comment
Take the side walk at the end of the driveway and come in the basement doors
Wheelchair Accessible
ADA Comments
If I know about needing wheelchair access, I can arrange for the fence gate to be open (have to watch my dog does not escape)
