After another successful work and running session, we now have lights in the gantry. This follows from the earlier installation of the gantry. First task was to route fibre optic cable down from the signal masts to underneath the layout. The cable then needed to be routed to the correct light source on the logicContinue reading “New signal gantry, with lights!”
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New N scale layout, the other end
Boundaries are necessary. We introduced the N scale layout in this post. The other boundary of the layout is module 7. At 4′ each, the 7 modules combine to create a layout of 28′ in length. Symmetrically, module 7 includes the right end of the backdrop and staging area. The plan also shows a boundaryContinue reading “New N scale layout, the other end”
Our Club and the Community
At the Dundas Modular Railway Club we are proud of the community that we are part of. We are also thrilled to share our excitement for the model railroading hobby with the community. Recently we received a letter from Christine at Cornerstones Special Needs Services regarding one of our community connections. The full text ofContinue reading “Our Club and the Community”
Hello, DCC-EX !!
After success on the Club’s N scale layout, the Club two weeks ago transitioned the control system of the HO scale layout to DCC-EX. Previously the Club ran 3 HO tracks on the layout, a dedicated DC track and 2 dedicated DCC tracks. The controls and power supplies were housed in a wheeled cabinet tuckedContinue reading “Hello, DCC-EX !!”
New signal gantry
Mainline on the Club’s HO scale layout comprises 3 tracks. During some operating evenings all 3 tracks are occupied by through traffic. A few members like to operate local switching jobs. Keeping all of this in proper order requires coordination. And soon it will be aided by the addition of track signalling. Shown in theContinue reading “New signal gantry”
New N scale layout, the beginning
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 metContinue reading “New N scale layout, the beginning”
Filling in the details, part 1
The club layout contains a scene that will look very familiar to residents or visitors to Dundas. The north side of King Street, east of Dundas’ famous “bank corner” includes many buildings that you will instantly recognize on the layout. Members are hard at work filling in more and more of the details of theContinue reading “Filling in the details, part 1”
Train Show/Sale, November 28!
See details on our Train Show and Sale webpage.
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