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The Union Pacific, Kansas Division feature the UP single track mainline artery across the heartland. This HO-scale railroad measures 31 by 47 feet and depicts the UP running from Topeka, Kansas to Russell on the old Kansas Pacific right-of-way, circa 1952 to 1956.  New and visible staging was recently added.  Fifteen trains, 6 time freights, 2 locals, 2 interchanges (ATSF/CRIP),  1 PFE, and 4 passenger trains are run in a 24 hour session on a 4:1 clock ratio.  Dispatching is by track warrant.  Crew size is 11, with a dispatcher, 4 yardmasters, and 6 road crews.  Radio communication and CTC-80 carrier control.

Division or location:  Kansas Division
Interchange Railroads:  AT&SF and Rock Island
Size of Railroad:  21’ by 47’
Scale:  HO
Era:  Mid 1950’s
Throttle system:  CTC-80
Scale Clock Speed:  4:1
Length of Session:  12 fast hours
Number of Crew:  11
Train Control:  Verbal Track Warrant, Radio’s required
Listed Jobs:  Dispatcher, 4-yard masters, and 6 road crews.

About the layout host:

Charlie Stapleton is retired from the local power company after 33 years of service.  Charlie and his wife travel extensively, being away from home 20 to 25 weeks per year.  He is a life member of the NMRA and is working toward his MMR.  

Layout photos (click on thumbnail to enlarge):