TOUR 2
Clinton/Syracuse
June 6
1pm – 4pm
Rob Spangler
Layout Name: Western Pacific 8th Subdivision
Scale: HO
Layout Description: Rob’s layout is a proto-freelanced extension of the Western Pacific set in Utah in 1978-1982 era. The layout is approximately 30' X 30'. Scenery is outstanding with a custom painted backdrop. There are many large scratchbuilt and kit-bashed buildings. The layout has two levels with a lower deck staging yard and a branch line. Construction details include the use of structural backdrops to reinforce the 60 foot long serpentine peninsula. Rob uses code 83, 70 and 55 flex track, and NCE DCC for control.
James Gronwald
Layout Name: Denver & Rio Grande Western
Scale: HO
Layout Description: James models the D&RGW coal hauling in the Soldier Summit area of Utah in the 1950-60’s era. The room is a basement room 14' X 20' with a dogleg of 13' X 19'. He has about 300 feet of double track mainline. James has done some outstanding hand carved mountain scenery. Backdrops are hand painted. In May of 2013 James started construction of the second phase of the layout, which includes the Salt Lake City area and industrial sidings. This area is about the same size as his first phase.
Steve Blodgett
Layout Name: Bear River RR
Scale: HO
Layout Description: Steve’s Bear River RR is a fictitious short line connecting the Central Pacific and the Union Pacific in the 1880’s. The basement train room is 28' X 12', with round-the-room bench work and a central peninsula. The railroad travels through towns, farmland, mountains and canyons. Structures are either kits, kit-bashed, or scratch built representing the era around the 1880’s in the western United States. Steve runs both freight and passenger service. All 200 feet of track is hand laid. The layout is at eye level with plenty of footstools to stand on.
Mickey Braun
Layout Name: Freelanced RR
Scale: HO
Layout Description: The layout is 17' X 22' with over 200 feet of mainline track on two levels. The layout is freelanced using mostly Union Pacific locomotives in the modern era. The layout runs primarily freight with an occasional Front Runner train.