Dean Freytag, MMR » South Ridge Lines

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Scale: HO

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Layout size: Approximately 15’ x 40’

Power System: Conventional DC

The South Ridge Lines features award winning heavy steel industry structures. The Davies Steel Corporation is the principal industry and the railroad’s reason for existence. Blast Furnaces, BOF (Basic Oxygen Furnace), Sintering Plant, Rolling Mills, Electric Furnaces, and just about every supporting structure dominate this layout. Dean developed the Steel Industry series of kits for Walther’s so here’s your chance to see and visit with the man who “wrote the book” on modeling the steel industry. The layout is approximately 15’ x 40’ and features conventional DC control.

Kenny Heyl » Ashland, Cincinnati & Southern

Scale: HO

Prototype Inspiration:

Layout size Approximately 25’ x 50’

Power System: Conventional DC

This layout was built with the visitor in mind. It has wide viewer friendly walkways, wide 36” minimum radius curves and looooooonngg runs with looooooooonnng trains. Scenery is about 80% complete. Check out Ken’s lantern collection hanging up in the room. Since the layout is located in an area adjacent to Ken’s funeral home, visitors are asked to be respectful (that means quiet) if calling hours happen to be in progress at the time of the tour.

Wally Ryan »

Scale: On3

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Guy Thrams » Grafton & Ohio RR

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Scale: HO

Prototype Inspiration: Baltimore & Ohio

Layout size: Approximately 24’ x 38’

Power System: Conventional DC with DCC on the way

The Grafton and Ohio RR is a representation of a mid-eastern coal hauling railroad that is somewhat based on the B&O. The time is set in the 1950’s while there is still plenty of steam power on the rails, with a few diesels starting to intrude on the roster. Scenery is about 50 percent complete. There is a lot of switching action with over 50 switches and a gauntlet track on a curved stone arch and steel bridge. The layout features convention DC control with conversion to DCC well pass the planning stage on this 24’ x 38’ layout.

Marion Model RR Club » Marion,
Ohio & Western

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Scale: HO

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Layout size: Approximately 20’ x 40’

Power System: Conventional

Layout scenery is complete with backdrops and realistically portrays the rural atmosphere of southeastern Ohio. Operations feature mostly diesel power and some steam with long coal trains and short locals. There are 14 hidden staging tracks and complete yard facilities. The 3’ gauge Crooked Creek RR started out as a tourist line but now hauls freight and ore interchanging with the standard gauge. The club is located at the Marion Depot, one of the best train watching spots in Ohio so make sure you allow some time checking out the traffic on the CSX and NS.

Joe Slanser’s, MMR » Erie

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Scale: HO

Prototype Inspiration: Erie Railroad

Layout size: Approximately 25’ x 39’

Power System: Conventional DC

This layout is double decked with a hidden staging yard and lots of bridges. Railroad is set in the 1950’s so diesels have pretty much replaced steam. 25 to 30 car trains are the norm on this layout. There are 6 mainline and 5 yard cabs to keep operators busy. Working signals and detection keep you on your toes too. Locomotive facilities include a large roundhouse and provisions for steam engine service.

A.M.R.E.C. [Club] »

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Scale: HO

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Zane Trace Model RR Club » Zane Trace & National Trails RR.

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Scale: HO

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Layout size: Approximately 37’ x 45’

Power System: Conventional DC

This is a walk-in type layout with scenery being about 80% complete. Area is representative of Southern Ohio, West Virginia and the rolling hills of Appalachia. The mainline has 6 cab capability using radio controlled throttles and is set up to be block controlled. This layout is located on the 3rd floor of an old downtown office building so there are lots of stairs to climb. Sorry, no elevator is available.

Hocking Valley Model RR Club » Hocking Valley RR. / Indiana & Ohio

Scale: HO

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Layout size: Approximately 25’ x 16’

Power System: Digitrax

Layout has just undergone a major re-building. Set in the 1950’s, this railroad features steam to early diesel era power with 10 to 15 car trains the norm. Scenery construction is underway and is progressing nicely. Layout is located in a portion of the Fairfield County meeting hall across the street from the Ohio University – Lancaster campus.

Cliff Hoover »

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Scale: HO

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Power System: Digitrax

Cliff’s layout occupies a large basement and the scenery is nearly complete. Trains wind their way through rolling terrain with plenty of switching opportunities. Diesel power abounds on this layout with lengthy runs under the control of DigiTrak.

Gary Salzgaber’s » Pennsylvania Railroad

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Scale: HO

Prototype Inspiration: Pennsylvania Railroad

Layout size: Approximately 22’ x 24’

Power System: Conventional DC

Gary’s Pennsylvania Railroad is a beautifully crafted layout features 180’ of double track mainline with detection and working signals. Set in the 1950’s, motive power is big steam and a few early diesels. Scenery is nearly complete, and many of Gary’s award winning scratch –built passenger cars can be found in the area. Most of the visible track and turnouts are hand laid. Seven staging yards generate traffic for the layout that is approximately 22’ x 24’ and is controlled by conventional block and DC power.