Current Layout by Fred Schlegel

Layout Name:

"Milford Valley RR #2"

Layout Status:

active

Track Type:

Layout Space:

16' x 15'

Layout Style:

Around-the-room, two-level, with peninsulas

Track Manufacturer:

Tomalco Track flextrack, handlaid turnouts, Bob Peare, Tru-scale Models

Rail Size:

code 100, 172

Control System:

Battery-powered and DC

Notes:

Fred notes that the bottom level of his layout uses Bob Peare code 172 and Tru-scale Models track. The layout is two feet deep around the walls and has a 6'-8" peninsula. Ramps on the outside of the layout connect the lower level to the upper level.

A partial overview of the layout.

Roll Transfer is one of the major employers of the area. In the foreground an American Models UP FP7, converted to freight service, is coming out of the yard.

Passengers are also serviced by the Milford Valley railroad, using an American Models CB&Q 4-8-4 Northern.

The "Cathcart" Union Pacific passenger station was built by Rusty Westermeier.

This Mobilgas gas station was also built by Rusty Westermeier.

Milford Tower with interior lighting.

The Sunset Models' brass Union Pacific 4-8-8-4 (the Big Boy) #X4010 is pulling a train out of the Milford Valley train yard.

An American Models 4-6-2 Pacific is pulling a CB&Q freight train out of the Milford yard.

This photo shows part of an all-reefer train, which was built out of Pacific Rail Shop cars.

Two of the CB&Q cabooses found in the yard. These are American Models wood cabooses. The one in the foreground has been improved with window panes and turnbuckles for the cupola.

Several views of the lower level of the layout.