PHILADELPHIA DIVISION MEMBER
As is common among modelers Ted models an area of his past to preserve memories growing up. In his case, it’s the PRR 4-track main line from Narberth to Paoli, PA on July 17th 1944–a frozen moment in time depicting how life would have looked back then. (He also has a small mini-museum with items of the time to help understand what people… More...: DC
Bill Rose – PRR, Kingsbury Branch (HO)
NEW JERSEY DIVISION
Lots of detail. Much to see in a small space. Bill is a master builder with many awards to his credit. Steam and Diesel motive power from 1940s and 1950s move trains around this U shaped layout. Some structures won 1st place awards at NMRA conventions. The only reason other buildings didn’t win was because they weren’t entered.… More...Dick Perry – Perryville & Highlands (HO)
NEW JERSEY DIVISION
Computer assisted operation using Bruce Chubb’s C/MRI. 56 Blocks detected for 4 aspect mainline signals. Ping-pong trolley operation. Mostly steam with some diesel and electric. Transition era. Scenery is plaster cloth base over screen or crumpled paper. Backdrop painted on wall.… More...Charles “Doc” Patti – Winged Foot & Western (HO)
NEW JERSEY DIVISION
Climax and Shays are the motive power on this logging railroad. The construction is a shelf dogbone for continuous running. See layout details in Jan. and Feb. 1994 Narrow Gauge Gazette and Feb. 2000 Great Model Railroads.… More...Hal & Pat Godwin (N)
PHILADELPHIA DIVISION MEMBER
Sadly Hal passed away in 2011. He was a member of the Philadelphia Division for many years. Confined to a wheelchair for most of his life, Hal built this impressive, freelanced N scale layout in the attic of his home with his wife Pat. The curved trestle was scratchbuilt by Hal. Most of the buildings were put together and painted by Pat. … More...
Ted McLean – CSX (N)
PHILADELPHIA DIVISION
Display layout depicting 22 miles in southwest central PA on modern day CSX, formerly B&O/WM. Diesel, freight. Walk around island and peninsula layout. DC radio control throttles. The first photo shows the complete description and track plan. … More...
Doug & Steve Kley – Lehigh Valley RR (HO)
PHILADELPHIA DIVISION
LV RR Easton to Laurel Run; Reading RR Bethlehem to Alburtis w/Allentown Yard as focal point. Freight only. 1st and 2nd gen. diesels; 95% rolling stock authentic to 1973 -1975. Around wall and peninsula – 2 levels; 4 staging locations; diesels; operating hump yard; walk around throttles; 1 dispatcher, 1 towerman; 1 yard operator.… More...
Alan Anderson – Kristenville & Michelleville RR (HO)
CHESAPEAKE DIVISION
Alan Anderson’s Kristenville & Michelleville Railroad (HO scale, 16 photos) started in early 1977. Designed as a freelanced 1920’s era, steam powered railroad, it serves the limestone quarries and Al’s Brewery, each located on the outskirts of Kristenville. The Board of Directors recognized the potential… More...
