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The layout is currently 2' x 27', shaped in an 'U' configuration. It is constructed from lightweight materials including 1" x 4"s with foam board insulation acting as a base. Cork is used for the roadbed. All catenary is fully functional. Home signals operate many of the tracks in the station. No particular era is modeled, though the collection falls heavily in era VI and V. That is not to say a DRG class 52 steam locomotive doesn't make a few trips around the layout!
The layout is still under construction though the pictures below should give you a good look at my dream layout. I continue to expand the layout with new branch lines and additional main lines being added all the time. Many projects are still to be done including sky boards and many small details. More photos will be posted as we go! - Rob Kluz
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Above: The new quarry.The double line main emerges from a tunnel and over the single line quarry branch.The double arch stone bridge is still under construction.
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Above: View from the mountain separating the right half of the layout and the city
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Above: A look over the passenger station and into the freight yard
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Above: Another look at the factory scene. We have made some updates including new grape vines using the Eric Foxman technique.
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Above: A look at the city with skyboards in place.
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Above: Photo looking down the layout. River, passenger station and freight yard are in view.
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Above: Photo looking at the left corner section.The curve is super elevated.
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Above: The passenger station.The branch line comes up the front of the layout.
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Above: Detail of the oil tank farm. Note the Railex switcher.
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Above: The expansion section. Approximately 14' long. Note the turntable area.
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Above: Close up of a Marklin DB class 111 electric in the station.
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The station line up, DB class 111, ICE and DB class 103s.
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Above: A view down the layout.
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Above: Another view of the corner section. The large hill on the right hides the main line loop.
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Above: View of the main layout body.
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Above: View of the complete layout.The area on the right in under construction.
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Above: View looking down at the passenger station. The highway is scratch built.
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Above: Looking into the valley. A great example showing the height that can be achieved in Z scale.
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Above: A look at the unfinished section. The roundhouse area is nearly complete. A mine complex and hills await.
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Above: A look at the unfinished section.The roundhouse area is nearly complete. A mine complex and hills await.
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Above: Close-up of the entry point to the turntable. Note the steam locos rusting away in the weeds.
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