The current N scale layout has served the Club well for many years. It is also the Club’s travel layout, having been to many shows and events where it has always been well received.
In 2025, the Club decided to undertake the building of a new N scale layout. A committee was formed and met regularly to discuss requirements, objectives, operational goals and learning opportunities.
Several key decisions have been made:
- The complete layout will be constructed of 7 modules, all modules to fit on 1 dolly.
- Each module will be 34″ wide x 4′ long.
- A subset of 4 modules will be available to travel to exhibitions.
- The location will be inspired by Brockville, ON.
- Operations will feature a port, 20′ staging area, and fiddle yard.
- There will be 3 tracks for independent operation.
- The layout will support DC and DCC (as the current HO layout does).
Presently the modules are being built by member Russ. Russ has chosen to construct the module benchwork from poplar plywood. Poplar is both strong and lightweight, making it an ideal material to move around, while retaining integrity.
This is Module 1, left end of the layout. 3 tracks are visible, as is the start of the staging yard which will be hidden behind a photo/painted backdrop.
Stay tuned for more modules and the overall layout.
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