Reading Lines - Central Division

Layout Description

The Reading Lines - Central Division - is set in 1970 and is completely operational. OPS sessions are held every 2.5 months with 5 crews and dispatcher. At this time, the Reading Line is going strong moving coal and freight, along with commuter traffic to those who are working in the big city of Philadelphia. The RDG Lines is a 2 track mainline with continuous running and is operated with EasyDCC for full sound in all locomotives. The layout is L shaped, approx. 40 x 24.

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Layout Details

Layout Owner

Barry Hensel

Location

Canton, MI

Scale

HO

Layout Size

40 ft x 24 ft

Mainline Size

190 ft

Era

1970

Crew Complement

5 - 15

Completion

Track: 100%
Scenery: 100%
Electrical: 100%

Control System

CVP Easy DCC

Communications System

Family radio system

Dispatching Method

Verbal/Mother-May-I

Car Forwarding

Switch Lists

Health and Safety

Pets

None