Kent's Layout
The layout is approximately 40' x 20'. The track design is
by Don Cardiff (you will see his ads in O gauge RR) who implemented my request
of long running, serpentine curves, and not seeing trains turn around, exceptionally
well. The layout features a double track mainline of approximately 300' ea.
and unlike the club's layout, it features changes in elevation which adds
lots of drama to the scenes. The walls are covered with photo murals from
www.backdropwarehouse.com The city or metro area was designed by myself and
implemented by Gil Bruck. Gil's fishing vessel and scene surrounding it are
magnificent. Gil's trade mark leaky Larry is in the far right corner peeing
on the wall!! Dick Klose of the Badger Flyer club worked with Gil & I
on the backdrop & the canyon which is not yet complete. My close friend
(since junior high) Jim Frigge, built the Miami bridges, the Korber round
house and the Bowser turntable with more detail and quality than anyone has
ever done before. They are exceptional!!!
My primary assistant on the running of trains is my Grandson Austin, currently
age 11. Austin can run 10 trains at a time on 2 tracks with the assistance
of MTH DCS. He is so careful I don't have a thing to worry about! Austin is
also a great help with the building, laying track and working on the layout.
He makes me VERY proud!
We have a long way to go, but it is up & running. The canyon & logging
railroad with trestle is yet to be completed as is the 6 track passenger station.
It is a lot of fun! We hope to be on next year's round robin with a more compete
product.
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