The “Old Line” layout is HO scale; it occupies a space 22’ x 37’ and closely reflects the L&N prototype circa 1952. It is approximately 70% sceniced with over 100 structures. Like any layout, it is NOT finished – and probably never will be!
The layout is an “around the room” loop to loop with two peninsulas, including the Murphy, NC, branch. The Southern loop is currently used as staging; the Northern loop will be the location of a helix leading to a future upper deck, which will include the line from Ducktown, TN, through the Hiwassee Loop to Etowah, Tennessee.
The single-track mainline is approximately 200’ in length with cork roadbed. The layout height ranges from 43” to 48” with a maximum grade of 2.15%. The benchwork is open grid with foam board. Trackwork is Code 83 Flex-track from Walthers and Atlas; turnouts are a combination of Walthers, Peco, and Atlas with #5’s in the yard and #6 & 8’s otherwise. Minimum radius is 30”on the mainline, 27 ¾” in Yard and staging. DCC controls are Digitrax. A painted backdrop is on 1/8” Masonite.
Tri-State Model Railroaders Club is a well-respected regional civic organization with enthusiastic and dedicated members.
We host numerous community activities throughout the year. We even have a robust Junior Engineer Program.
We are grateful and honored to be based in the historic Train Depot in Mineral Bluff, Georgia.
TSMRI operates once on the Second Wednesday and Second Saturday -Contact if interested in operations with us.
Scale / Gauge
HO
Size of Layout
22' X 37'
Prototype
L&N
Location Modeled
Atlanta, GA to Etowah, TN
Era
1950s-Steam /Diesel transition
Style of Track Plan
Oval
Length of Main Line
200'
Benchwork
Wood frame deck
Roadbed Material
Cork
Track Manufacturer
Shinohara
Turnouts
Peco
Minimum Main Line Radius
24"
Maximum Grade
2.15 %
Control System
DCC - Digitrax
Car Forwarding System
None
Train Authority / Dispatching
CTC
Operating Group
Tri-State Model Railroaders, Inc.
Wheelchair Accessible
ADA Comments
Please pull up to the main front door of the depot area for ADA unloading and entry.
