*** Layout is under (re)construction as shown in photos. ***
Montpelier Trackside Modelers is an HO scale club layout. This large freelance layout is well scenicked with much detail. The track plan features continuous staging. The layout has the capability to fill live loads and empty those loads; loads are coal, sawdust, sugar, stone, tile, and pipe.
Access:
Duckunder, Narrow aisle
Division or Location:
Freelance
Description:
Layout features freight, passenger, switching, and logging
Scale:
HO
Size of Railroad:
21' x 31' and 14' x 32', 1100 sq ft;
Era:
1950 to present
Completion:
Track 95%, Scenery 90%; Electrical: 90%
Control System:
DCC, Digitrax
Number of Crew:
Minimum: 6; Maximum: 8 (club members have to assist in operation)
Length of Session:
2 - 3 hours; Flexible end time
Scale Clock Speed:
None
Traffic Control:
Use switch lists to route trains
Radios Required:
No
Listed Jobs:
Engineer, Yardmaster, Dispatcher
-- 2-person crews, mainline freight/passenger, local switching