Depicts modern day operations, pre-merger 1991 to 1995 on the Santa Fe in New
Mexico. It has a representation of Albuquerque, north up through Glorieta
Pass. It is a double decked layout featuring a 60 ft helper
district. Single track main line with passing sidings . All scenery
is once-through and RailCommand is used. Verbal track warrants.
Accomodates 6-8 operators. Scenery is about 50 completed.
Division
or location: Albuquerque
Sub
Interchange
Railroads: none
Size
of Railroad: 27’ by 27’
Scale:
HO
Era:
Early 1991 - 1995
Throttle
system: RailCommand
Scale
Clock Speed: 6:1
Length
of Session: about 3 real hours
Number
of Crew: 6-8
Train
Control: Verbal Track Warrant. Radio’s
required
Listed
Jobs: Yardmaster, Pigmaster, Dispatcher,
local crews and main line crews
About the layout host:
Mike Tomei is not yet 50, and works as area manager for Goodyear Tire
and Rubber in Topeka, Kansas. In addition to model railroading, Mike runs
a '68 Camaro drag racer on the weekends. But don't run trains fast on his
layout!
Layout photos (click on thumbnail to enlarge):
