The
Denver Division of the Denver and Rio Grande Western represents the Rio
Grand’s main yard in North Denver and runs West over the Moffat Line. The Denver
Division is set in the 1960’s with second generation diesel’s providing most of
the motive power. Lots of yard action with trains terminating and originating at
North Yard. Operations consist of scheduled freights, local peddlers, and extras
with the Rio Grande serving as a bridge route for other major railroads.
The engine
terminal is fast-paced provides the proper power for the trains. Denver
Union Station is bustling with activity. The California Zephyr, The Prospector,
The Yampa Valley and The La Junta Chief, to name a few, visit Denver daily.
There is plenty of activity at the Railway Express Agency and the Railway Post
Office. The Denver Division is a hot bed of activity and most of all fun.
Division or
location: Denver Division
Interchange Railroads: Santa Fe, CB&Q, Missouri Pacific, Rock
Island, Union Pacific.
Size of Railroad: 14’ by 35’
Scale: HO
Era: 1960’s
Throttle system: Digitrax
Scale Clock Speed: 4:1
Length of Session: 12 hours (fast clock time)
Number of Crew: 8
Train Control: Verbal track warrants with Radio communication
Listed Jobs: Dispatcher, Yard Master with two switch jobs, 5 road crews
About the layout host:
Rob Biddison is married to Michele and has two children who are avid railfans!.
Rob sez: Along with my
interests in model railroading, he is an avid Harley-Davidson enthusiast and
rider. There really is only one motor cycle. I also enjoy boating at Lake of the
Ozarks. Michele likes trains as well, especially the scenery. My son Zack is
turning into my little helper on the layout. He is always twisting my arm to
work on the Rail Road. He doesn’t have to twist to hard. I work for
ConocoPhillips Inc. It’s another one of those merged oil companies. You know,
we make the gas for your car. Please don't hold the price of gas against me. I'm
planning for my retirement. Thanks for your contributions.
Layout photos (click on thumbnail to enlarge):
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.jpg "Room overview near Arvada")
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Room overview near Arvada |
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.jpg "Zackery helps run a train")
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Zackery helps run a train |
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.jpg "Achey-John rules all at the dispatcher's console")
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Achey-John rules all at the dispatcher's console |
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Rounding the corner near Plainview |
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Spotting Cars at the Grain Elevator |
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Bonus layout picture #1!!!
Bonus layout picture #2!!!
wax on...wax off...
.jpg "Room overview near Arvada")
.jpg "Action at Arvada")
.jpg "Zackery helps run a train")
.jpg "Flatiron")
.jpg "Plainview")
.jpg "Achey-John rules all at the dispatcher's console")
.jpg "More action at Plainview")
.jpg "The La Junta Chief")
