Purgatory
Peak - Technical Details
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Owned by
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Scale
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ON30 (1:48 or 1/4in to the foot)
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Gauge
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16.5mm narrow gauge
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Layout type
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Narrow gauge main line supported by an 8-road
fiddle yard.
Narrow gauge branch line with zigzag, interchange
with main line and supported by its own turntable.
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Area/period
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South Western USA in the late 1930’s
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Overall length required
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32ft (10mtr) including end operating space
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Overall width required
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10ft (3mtr) including the fiddle yard - exclusive of barriers.
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Height
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7ft (2.5mtr)
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Operation
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The layout is operated from each end and within the
fiddle yard oval.
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Scenic area
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The layout is fully scenic along the whole layout
length. In terms of height the scenery is from approximately 3’ 6” to
6’ above floor height.
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Power requirement
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1 x 13A socket - approximately 400w
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Layout control
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DCC
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Illumination
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Layout has its own lighting
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Legs
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The layout has its own legs
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Barriers
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Exhibition organisers are to provide adequate
barriers
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Number of operators
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6
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Transport requirements
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Hired LWB van + car/s for stock and
operators
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Insurance
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To be supplied by the Exhibition Organisation with
cover from home to home, supplied by a recognised insurance provider.
Typical insurance value - £16,000 (to be confirmed
for each Exhibition)
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Accommodation to be provided by organisers
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Three twin rooms if over about 1hrs travel from the
team's homes in Cheshire (UK).
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