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| An industrial area in the area of Chicago in the 1960s |  |
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Details
| Scale : | HO Gauge |
| Area modelled : | An industrial area in the area of Chicago |
| Period modelled: | 1960's |
| Layout dimensions | 4.26m * 1.68m (14' * 5' 6") |
| Number of operators | Normally 3 |
| Power supply | 1 * 13 amp socket : maximum power 3 amps |
| Tables | 1 small table for stock |
| Chairs | 2 |
Track Plan
Fiddle yard
Viewing side
Please note that although this is a private layout, it will be exhibited under the Colchester and District MRC banner.
Programme notes
The busy South side Yard sees trains from the Pennsylvania, Baltimore & Ohio, Rock Island and the owning McClennan St. & Southern, arriving and departing with goods for the industries in the area. Including the Acme Company, brewery, cement works, grain silos and a REA depot. There are a number of animals and cowboys to find and an interesting selection of American cars. A selection of McClennan St. & Southern locomotives and permanent way stock can usually be found stabled outside the diesel maintenance shed.
Operational requirements & costs
Three / four operators are required, and the layout will be transported in a trailer and car, ( at present (1999) trailer hire is £20 per day ). Insurance value is £1700 with a further £1500 required for stock.
Space requirements are 4.26*1.68m excluding any allowance for access.
