RoundhouseHO scale USA 1950's steam roundhouse |
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Concept A few years ago a first glimpse of the Trix Big Boy with DCC and sound created the desire to build a layout for such a locomotive to run on. As space did not allow for running such locos with long freights and that a number of us had second hand Rivarossi locomotives of various prototypes, a locomotive depot plan was developed. We all enjoy switching on layouts with Kadees fitted to the rolling stock, so a small industrial area was a must have.
Location As most locomotives obtained to date are Union Pacific or Southern pacific, the location had to be out west somewhere near Denver. Most locomotive depots are operated by just one company but a little bit of modellers license has been added to have a depot that serves other companies locos that run on their liners crossing at this location.
Construction The size of the layout has been determined by both the remaining space in a single garage and the MPV. The layout needed to be transportable to shows along with 4 operators all in one car. The boards maximum size are 30 inches deep by 3 feet 11 inches long giving a layout just under 12 feet long. Boards are constructed of foam board on a 2" by 1" softwood frame, edged in thin ply to protect the foam board. Legs plug into each board. The layout is wired conventionally but is designed to run on Digital Command Control so as to get the best performance out of the sound equipped locomotives.
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