Ironton Northern at Frick, Ohio c. 1978

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Today I've pulled the layout out and set up the track and structures. When I designed the plan I had Atlas code 80 track on hand to build it. Since then I've started to acquire Atlas code 55 track to build it with and that has required a little wiggling of my plan.

The layout measures 68" by 42" and the shelves are approximately 15 1/2" deep. I forgot to include dimensions in my original post.


LayoutOverview by railohio, on Flickr


FrickLightCo by railohio, on Flickr


LayoutEnd by railohio, on Flickr


ChessieLines by railohio, on Flickr

Unfortunately none of my local shops carry Atlas code 55 track so I will be ordering the rest from an online merchant this week. I plan to finish the majority of the layout with Atlas code 55 but am also inclined to try some Micro Engineering code 40 on industrial spurs and code 70 on the dummy Chessie mainline if I can find a dealer who will sell individual pieces. I also plan to use Caboose Industries ground throws with electrical contacts to power the isolated frogs on the Atlas turnouts.