Current Layout by Joe Kimber (d)

Layout Name:

"West Jersey Railroad (version 2)"

Official Web Site:

Visit

Layout Status:

active

Track Type:

S/Sn42

Layout Space:

18' x 13'

Layout Style:

U-shaped

Track Manufacturer:

American Models, some S-Helper Service, handlaid on trestle bridge

Rail Size:

code 148

Control System:

DCC (North Coast Engineering)

Featured In:

NASG Dispatch, Mar 2019, pg 8

NASG Dispatch, Jan 2017, pg 14 (part 1 of 2)

NASG Dispatch, May 2017, pg 21 (part 2 of 2)

NASG Dispatch, Apr 2014, pg 28 (photo)

Notes:

The layout is constructed in a stand-alone barn, after having been moved from the house's attic. This is Joe's third layout. The layout and its space are designed for wheel-chair access. Joe passed away in November 2023. Despite Joe's passing, members of the South Jersey S

This photo was taken at Oldman's Creek (#25 in the track plan).

This photo shows the yard scene in the upper-left corner of the track plan.

The coaling station and water tower at the entrance of the yard (#12 in the track plan).

This is Woodstown Station (#36 in the track plan).

Terminal Diner (#18 in the track plan) has been upgraded to receive interior lights (using 9 LEDs). This is a modified Plasticville structure.

The tipple at the coal mine (#23 in the track plan) is completely scratchbuilt, and it has 11 LEDs installed for the exterior lighting.

Main street scene.

The water tower is a Lionel re-issue.

This is a modified Bachmann Plasticville church (#45 on the track plan).

A close-up photo of the trestle bridge over Oldman's Creek (near #26 on the track plan).

This busy service station is located near the church (#45 on the track plan).

The freight house (#4 on the track plan) has been completed with figures and interior LED lighting.

Joe built this model from scratch.

This is a view of the detailed interior of Mike's Market.

A close-up overhead shot. I really makes you feel like you are grocery shopping!

This New England Rancher-style Plasticville home (part #MH-2) has been added to Joe's layout.

This shows the detailed interior that Joe has added to the New England Rancher.

Layout construction continues on the West Jersey Railroad.

Steve's Auto Service & Repair is a kitbashed Plasticville small gas station. The work was done by Milt Leap. The business is named for Joe's son who is always working on one of the family's vehicles. This structure is #16 in the track diagram.

This photo was taken of some of the South Jersey S Gaugers club members visiting Joe and his layout very shortly before Joe passed away. Joe sits at about where his wheelchair is drawn in the track plan at the top of this page.

Joe was inducted into the NASG's "Hall of Fame" during the 2023 NASG Convention. This photo shows South Jersey S Gaugers' president Hank Worrell handing Joe the certifcate he received.

A complete overview of the layout.

Joe was quite proud of making sure that most buildings had lighting, which is clearly visible in this photo.