Paul's layout represents the B&O across southern Ohio in 1958, from Cincinnati to Chillicothe. It provides a long mainline run, taking advantage of an innovative multiple level design in a mid-size basement.
The linear design came from B&O track charts and has 20 scale miles of mainline. It runs freight and passenger trains, scheduled and extra freights, second sections, local switching turns. There is a large yard in Cincinnati in Cincinnati, 18 tracks and 20' long.
Prototype train movements are based on the 1958 timetable.
Scheduled trains may run up to 12 hours late.
Locals serve very large industrial areas.
The layout is mentioned in the MR book “Designing & Building Multi-Deck Model Railroads”.
Paul is just beginning winter scenery. Scenery is 10% complete, though all structures have place holders.
Paul Miklos
LocationLoveland, OH
ScaleN
Layout Size22 ft x 42 ft
Mainline Size600 ft
Era1958
Crew Complement12 - 14
CompletionTrack: 100%
Scenery: 10%
Electrical: 100%
NCE
Communications SystemAgents at local stations communicate to dispatcher by radio. Communication to trains is by train order and written message
Dispatching MethodTimetable and Train Order
Fast Clock3:1
Yes - Cat