| LAYOUT
AT-A-GLANCE: |
| Scale: |
N
(1:160) |
| Overall
Size: |
8'
x 3' with Add-on Staging Yard (3 x Stub End Tracks) |
| Concept
& Construction: |
Portable
concept conceived in January 1999 following my purchase of the "Pocatello
Subdivision" by G. Train Video Productions. Design began in May of 1999;
with construction beginning in May of 2000. |
| Locations
Represented: |
First
Idaho Subdivision (now part of the Pocatello Subdivision). Locations
represent Kemmerer, Wyoming (MP 38.0), Waterfall Siding, Wyoming (MP 33.3),
Granger, Wyoming (MP 1.0), and Fossil, Wyoming (48.0) |
| Time
Period: |
Early
1980s - when LoPac 2000 saw introduction and the Union Pacific still silvered
its Locomotive Fleet Truck Side frames. |
| Track
Plan Concept: |
Due
to the US Army's constraints on shipping model railroads (it has to capable
of being crated and not exceeding 200 lb.), I chose a simple oval with
scenic divider down the middle. Additionally, I have added a small
three track, stub-end staging yard that allows for a more robust 12 hour
fast clock operation. |
| Cab
Control: |
Wired
for a single MRC Control 20 Power pack - wiring consists of the KATO Unitrack
components for power distribution |
| Bench
Work: |
Simple
L-girder support holding the layout. The layout base board is constructed
in the same manner as Model Railroader's Red Wing Division - a bed slat
design holding a two layer 3/4" extruded polystyrene sub roadbed.
The base board is light yet rigid with the polystyrene allowing creeks
and washes. |
| Layout
Height: |
42" |
| Track
: |
KATO Unitrack
- I cannot say enough about this track. Not only does its flexible
design allow you to refine your plan before a full commitment, but it provides
excellent electrical connectivity. I have not had a stalled consist
yet - even after ballast was applied. The track is super elevated
and features small transition spiral easements. While I can't run
89' TOFC/COFC cars, my All Purpose Spine Car by Alan Curtis looks excellent.
The track is ballasted with Arizona Rock & Mineral's Dark Gray (GN)
Basalt - a spot on match for the ballast in the Waterfall (Idaho) Siding
Area. |
| Turnouts: |
#6 along the
Main and Yard Throats; #4 for Industries |
| Mainline: |
Approximately
1 mile of single track |
| Curve
Radii: |
14" Radius |
Union
Pacific Idaho First Subdivision 
