Kent's Layout

(Updated pictures Sept 2008)

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 the 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 relieving himself on the wall!! Dick Kloes of the Badgerland 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 complete product.

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