This layout is freelance, based on the assumption that Union Pacific constructed a spur starting at Green River and terminating just south of Yellowstone National Park, through the western mountain ranges of Wyoming. The main purpose of the branch line is to transport passengers from all over the country to Yellowstone prior to the completion of interstates and travel by car. In addition, there are a number of small towns serviced by various local freight trains to a variety of different industries. The layout includes a large passenger terminal and yard at Yellowstone. The layout was specifically designed for operation with two decks and a large helix, and with wider aisles and plenty of opportunities for operations. The track work is 100% complete and the scenery is now 75-80% complete. Approximately 80% of the structures are now on the layout. The backdrop is now finished and are multiple photographs taken on site in Wyoming and made into stunning backdrops by a local sign company.
Scale / Gauge
HO
Size of Layout
22 x 14
Prototype
Union Pacific
Location Modeled
Western Wyoming freelabce
Era
Transition
Style of Track Plan
Folded Dog Bone
Length of Main Line
190'
Layout Height
Lower 38 Upper 59"
Benchwork
Open Grid
Roadbed Material
Homabed
Track Manufacturer
Shinohara
Turnouts
Shinohara
Minimum Main Line Radius
24"
Maximum Grade
1.5 %
Scenery Techniques
Many alternative systems
% Scenery Complete
80 %
Backdrop
Muliple photographs taken in Wypoming and mounted on Upson Noard
