CSX Georges Creek Subdivision in N scale

NBHotShot Apr 11, 2011

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    I have been off the forum for a while but I'm at it again...


    Layout at a Glance
    Name: CSX Georges Creek Subdivision
    Scale: N (1:160)
    Gauge: Standard 4' 8 1/2"
    Dimensions: 8' by 4'
    Prototype: CSX Operations on the Georges Creek Subdivision between Westernport and Frostburg, MD
    Era: 1990s
    Style: Table Based door layout
    Design: TBD
    Control: TBD
    Track: Kato Unitrack
     
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    Track Plan:


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    Also panning on having a tourist railroad operating on the line.

    Using same benchwork from my attempt at the Sunset Route, the grades are 4%. A little steep but 2% wasn't tall enough. Hope to start on the cardboard webbing tomorrow or wensday.
     
  4. Sierra117

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    Wow! Those are going to be some pretty steep grades! I think they far exceed anything CSX operates on. I don't mind though. I think it will be neat to watch a few locos pull a nice long coal drag up those hills. :tb-biggrin: Be sure to include lots of pics as it progresses!
     
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    First 2% now 4%? This is almost as drastic as my county sales tax! :) Looking forward to following the progress of this layout. Jamie
     
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    Great theme, and a nice start on a plan! However, the Georges Creek Sub doesn't go to Frostburg, as that connection was severed in the 1950s after the WM takeover. Here's a page with some tidbits and CSX-era photos of the line:

    http://www.wvrail.railfan.net/georges_creek_sub.html

    Since you're building this on a 4 x 8, you should have plenty of room for a condensed version of the Luke paper plant below Westernport (a modified Walther's power plant might do as a basis). :)

    At any rate, I'm looking forward to seeing progress on your layout. Again, this is a great theme for a layout! :thumbs_up:
     
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    I just spied on Walthers that they make the Superior Paper Co. Kit, which would be a perfect stand-in for the Westvaco plant. :)
     
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    Ok, working on the layout right now. Should have progress update up tomorrow.
     
  9. davidgray1974

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    Wow this plan should make for some beautiful scenery. Can't wait to see it.
     

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