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The club's HO portable layout is constructed of modular design,
but is not constructed to normal modular standards. Sections are
either 2' x 4' or 2' x 6' with a few modules 30” deep. Modules
are wooden frame with mostly foam construction. When assembled
the layout can attain a maximum size of 16' by 26'. The majority
of the modules are club owned, but some club members have constructed
and detailed their own sections. Except for a few member owned
modules, the layout is hauled in a club owned trailer. Club, but
mostly members, trains are used on the layout when we operate it,
and once you are a member, you are welcome to join us and enjoy
showing off your trains and promoting the hobby at public events.
The layout has two parallel main lines and a separate branch line
that is 3 inches higher and 14 inches back of the main lines. The
branch line is duel gauge track – both HO & HOn3, and both
gauges are operated simultaneously. The two main lines are both
analog and DCC compatible, while the duel gauge is only analog
equipped. Various members have sceniced the modules and most are
rural scenes, one is a two section logging scene, several have
bridges, and one six foot module is complete with a tunnel and
two large trestles over a three foot deep canyon.
The club takes this layout to various train shows in the Dayton
area. Usually it is set up at from 10 to 12 shows a year, including
the University of Dayton 's Christmas on Campus children's event
in December, Great Western & Atlantic Train Shows, Great Train
Expos, the two Springfield , Ohio train shows at the Clark County
Fair Grounds, Xenia Rail Fest, two shows in Greenville , Ohio ,
and other local or Columbus shows. |
