The Delaware and Hudson Penn Division layout is based on the line from Wilkes Barre, PA (South Staging) to Oneonta, NY (North Staging). The line was a steep climb to Ararat Summit needing helpers in both directions. Operations ceased in 1984 when the D&H purchased the ex-DL&W line out of Scranton directly to Binghamton, NY. I aimed to recreate the memories of my childhood along the Penn Division in Carbondale, PA with colorful mixes of patched out motive power including many Alco powered road freights. The layout is an around the walls style with a lower staging level connected with 2 long ramp tracks.
Scale / Gauge
HO
Size of Layout
30x12
Prototype
Delaware and Hudson Penn Division
Location Modeled
Northeastern Pennsylvania/Upstate New York
Era
1977-1979
Style of Track Plan
Single Track Mainline
Length of Main Line
175'
Layout Height
52"
Benchwork
L girder
Roadbed Material
Cork
Track Manufacturer
Atlas
Turnouts
Walthers
Minimum Main Line Radius
24"
Maximum Grade
3 %
Scenery Techniques
Cardboard strip and plaster gauze as well as Styrofoam board
% Scenery Complete
90 %
Backdrop
Painted Masonite
Control System
DCC - Digitrax
Car Forwarding System
Switch List
Train Authority / Dispatching
TT&TO
Operating Group
North County Interchange Operating Group
Direction Comment
Proceed down steps at end of driveway and follow signs into basement and train room
