PRR Panhandle

Layout Description

Note: William Neale passed away on December 28, 2023.

Pennsylvania Railroad Panhandle Division from MP 25 (Burgettstown, PA) to MP 45 (Mingo Jct., OH) in 1939. Operations are based on the significant east-west traffic, plus service to local industries and mines. Most eastbound trains require pusher service. 4-6-2's, 2-10-0's and 4-8-2's dominate the mainline, while 2-8-2's and 2-8-0's handle local service. Fully signaled. Scenery is 100% completed.

Layout Details

Layout Owner

William Neale

Location

Northville, MI

Scale

HO

Layout Size

27 ft x 25 ft

Mainline Size

180 ft

Era

September, 1939

Crew Complement

10 - 12

Completion

Track: 100%
Scenery: 100%
Electrical: 100%

Control System

Digitrax - Duplex only

Communications System

Wayside phones

Dispatching Method

Tower control

Car Forwarding

Car Cards/Waybills

Fast Clock

2:1

Health and Safety

Pets

None