California
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American Flyer S-Gauge Modular Club
Club Info
Contact Name:
Bill Phillips
Mailing Address:
6645 Berry Avenue, Buena Park, California 90620
Region(s) Covered:
California
Bay Area S Scalers
Club Info
Contact Name:
Michael Eldridge
Mailing Address:
3265 Woodmont Drive, San Jose, California 95118
Contact e-mail:
Web Site:
Region(s) Covered:
California
Notes:
The club has a modular, 4-section switching layout. They set up at public event three or four times a year. The layout measures about 2' x 15', and is set up with short legs on banquet tables. It is controlled by NCE DCC using a single PowerCab. The club encourages children and adults to take a turn doing switching operations on the layout.
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Golden Gate American Flyer Club
Club Info
Contact Name:
Dale Smith
Mailing Address:
26 Cape Breton Ct., Pacifica, California 94044
Contact e-mail:
Web Site:
Region(s) Covered:
California
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Sacramento Valley American Flyer Club
Club Info
Contact Name:
Carl Rudolph
Mailing Address:
19400 Superior Drive, Twain Harte, California 95383
Contact Phone:
(209) 586-9905
Contact e-mail:
Region(s) Covered:
California
San Diego S Gaugers
Club Info
Contact Name:
Mike Forys
Mailing Address:
11164 Zapata Avenue, San Diego, California 92126
Contact Phone:
(858) 682-6072
Contact e-mail:
Web Site:
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Region(s) Covered:
California
Notes:
The club is open to the public Tuesdays and Saturdays from noon to 6pm.
Layout(s)
Layout Description:
The club's main layout is a 41' x 21' rectilinear-shaped, S-MOD modular layout, that uses S-Helper Service track. The control system can be AC, DC, or DCC (operator-selectable).
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Layout #2:
The club's "Liberty Loop" layout is an 8' x 12' Figure-8, folded-over layout that uses American Models track (no turnouts) and is DC powered. This layout is put up in their clubhouse window when Seasonal Hill is not set up. Whenever they are closed, visitors can push the button outside the window and it will run for one minute. Their web site has a page dedicated to this layout which shows the construction of this layout, as well as a video.
Layout #3:
The "Streeterville" layout is an 8' x 6' A.C. Gilbert American Flyer-based layout. This layout is also put up in their clubhouse window. Whenever they are closed, visitors can push the button outside the window and it will run for one minute. There is also a page dedicated to this layout on their web site.
Layout #4:
The "Seasonal Hill" layout is an 8' x 6' Lionel-based layout. This layout is put up in their clubhouse window during the Halloween, Christmas, and Easter seasons. Scenery comprises ceramic cottages from various manufacturers. Whenever they are closed, visitors can push the button outside the window and it will run for one minute.
Photo(s)
The Addams Family throws a Halloween party and they have invited the Munsters as their guests of honor; the rock band KISS is providing the musical entertainment. This scene was added to the club's window display layout in November 2022. The "Seasonal Hill" layout is an 8' by 6' layout that is positioned at a window visible from outside the club's dedicated space. This allows visitors to view the layout, and, when the club is not open, the visitor can push a button to activate the trains and the layout for one minute. The track used for this layout is all Lionel.
(copyright © Dale Minard; used by permission)
Slim Gauge Guild
Club Info
Contact Name:
Jeff Smith
Mailing Address:
300 S. Raymond, Pasadena, California 91105
Contact e-mail:
Web Site:
Region(s) Covered:
California
Notes:
The club is found in the basement of the building.
Layout(s)
Layout Description:
The club has an HOn3 and an Sn3 layout. The Sn3 layout's mainline uses a 36" minimum radius, to support K engines. The "highline" uses a 24" radius as it was designed to only run geared locomotives.
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Southern California S Gaugers
Club Info
Contact Name:
Jeff Kruger
Mailing Address:
1865 Nottingham Lane, San Dimas, California 91773
Contact Phone:
(626) 332-8162
Contact e-mail:
Web Site:
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Region(s) Covered:
California
Layout(s)
Layout Description:
The club layout is a portable modular layout with individually-owned modules conforming to the S-MOD standard. The layout handles hi-rail and scale equipment, powered by either AC, DC, or DCC. Layout size is 30'x30'.
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Photo(s)
The photo is of the club at the Cal Stewart show held on November 22, 2014, Ontario, California.
(copyright © James McAuliffe; used by permission)