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For the use by Exhibition Managers
Prospect Valley
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A brief description of the layout for inclusion into your program.
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An obscure branch Line in the mid West of the USA, (so obscure it does not
appear on any maps!!!) surviving the difficult times just after WWII. The
stub end station is the junction between the branch and even more decrepit
mine line that heads off up the mountain side on a 4 percent grade. This
step grade makes it necessary to use various geared locomotives such as
Shays, Heislers and Climaxes.
The layout uses Peco Code 75 track, points driven by Tortoise motors and
train control is via DCC.
The fiddle yard has a sector plate for the branch and cassettes for the mine
line.
The exhibited section is part of a larger club layout. While stock on the
layout is generally kept within period the diverse interest of the group
means there are often locomotives on loan from various railways dealing with
the traffic.
| Scale | American 'HO' scale |
| Location | Colorado |
| Van Hire | Dependant on hire time |
| Petrol/Diesel -Van & Operators | Dependant upon the distance |
| Operators | Minimum 6 |
| Catering 'Special' requirements | None |
| Power | One 13amp socket |
| Tables | Free standing + 1 for stock |
| Insurance value | £1500 plus stock |
| Set up time | 1 hour |
| Space required |
Size 3.6m x 2.1m (12ft x 7ft) The 12ft edge is the viewing side. No public access to the rear of the layout. |
| Special requirements | NO STAIRS PLEASE |
For further information Email Tony - the coordinator