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The Argentine Industrial District Railway (AIDRY) occupies a space of about 50'X30' in an around the wall configuration and features 5 industrial switching areas and one receiving yard (5th St Yard) where transfers from the 13 Kansas City railroads arrive and depart. Era is 1960 with all switching and transfers handled by first generation diesels. Railway has recently been converted to Easy DCC with sound; radio throttles.

Operating positions include the 5 industrial switching areas manned by 2 person crews, YM and engine crew, transfer crew and an assistant clerk. Switch lists are used through out; turnouts are controlled by ground throws and all track is within yard limits and a 2' reach. Scenery is about 2/3 complete. Track plan and concept of the railway published in the 2002 Model Railroad Planning magazine.

Interchange Railroads:  The Argentine Industrial District Railway
Size of Railroad:  50’ x 30’
Scale:  HO
Era:  1960
Control system:  Easy DCC
Scale Clock Speed:  3:1
Length of Session:  about 3 hours
Number of Crew:  12-15
Train Control:  Yard limits
Listed jobs:  Five industrial switching crews, Yardmaster, transfer crew, assistant clerk