Layout updates
It was the first time that track authority was formally issued on this layout.
Editor’s note: This is the second part of a two-part series documenting SACOM members’ trip to Michigan in Oct. 2021. It’s quite difficult to describe the level of perfection Mike Burgett has achieved on his HO scale representation of C&O Clifton Forge Division, which is set in 1965. Burgett occasionally opens his layout to visitors … Read more
November 1, 2021 marked our layout’s very first practice operating simulation, when we ran both the “Hurricane Turn” and the “Handley Turn” out of South Charleston, taking specific manifest cars from that yard to spot, both east and west.
This was the first step in discovering the many “fixes” that are needed in track, electrical, rolling stock and motive power. All were noted.
The season has changed, along with the weather, since we last provided an update about the layout. Several areas have seen some exciting progress.
We welcome you back to what has become our monthly layout progress update… featured this month is a new configuration at the eastern end of the layout, a weathered turntable for Handley, and mountains!
The new turntable pit for the Handley engine terminal takes shape, with Greig Goodall’s practiced weathering.
Whether a re-route from the Pennsylvania’s own line, or a test across the old C&O, Pennsy’s K-4 3678 steams west through St. Albans. The engine was on tour, along with Jack Fellure, for one of our Operating Fridays earlier this month. Come by and visit us!
Layout development continues with bi-weekly work session, held on the night of Friday, July 23. East of Cotton Hill An idea of Tyler Wylie, a track realignment project in taking place east of Cotton Hill to reallocate space for scenery. Josh Elder assisted in starting the project. The mainline is out of service east of … Read more
Another Friday evening at our SACOM layout (7/2/21) brings together nine for model train operations, fellowship and fun. Jack Fellure (center) traveled here from New Mexico – our farthest-traveled guest. We meet here every Friday evening, alternating “Operating Fridays” and “Work Fridays.” You’re welcome to join us for BOTH! Our layout depicts parts of C&O’s … Read more
