There is a large stub ended yard, an intermediate smaller yard and a staging area, which is reached by way of a helix. Scenery on the railroad is approximately 50 percent complete and uses plaster over paper bag to depict hilly terrain with rock cuts and out croppings. Photo Slide 1 - Photo Slide 2 2. Dan Goins, Martinsville Dan's HO railroad models the Santa Fe during the late 50's and early 60's, representing New Mexico, Arizona and part of Colorado in a 35' X 15' room. The layout is walk around cab control and can be operated by one person with up to 7 for a full operating session.
Layout construction is basic L girder with both open grid work and table top in the yards.
The track is code 83 for all of the visible track. The hidden return and staging is code 100. Click here For a full layout description. Photo Slide 1 3. The railroad follows the Rio Grand from Grand Junction Colorado, over Soldier Summit, and on to Salt Lake City, Utah during 1953.