Wow - I have enjoyed this layout for a number of years and now need the space for another project. The complete layout is for sale - just as pictured. This includes ALL accessories and custom scenery including buildings, people, trees, etc. This does not include any rolling stock except the cars that function with the accessories (See List).
Re-assemble in your train room and start playing.
The price in Denver is $15,000. I will consider payment options.
Contact me Jim Arkebauer via phone - 303-758-8710 or by email - arkebauer@venturea.com
I would be happy to chat with you and reply to any questions, comments or concerns.
Here are the specifications:
BACKGROUND
The Layout design was accomplished using RR Track version 4 for all track, switch and accessory layouts. Approximately 300 hours over a 4 month period went into the track, switch, accessory layout and wiring. 400 hours of Scenery construction was accomplished over another 3 months.
Operation Description
This is a really fun, versatile layout that is super to operate. It has a variety of operational features designed to work with the accessories.
Power comes from two Lionel 135 volt TrainMasters (bricks) with two Cab1 remote controls. Either remote control will work for either track. It has been operated with Control One for the outside Track and Control Two for the inside Track so two operators can run at the same time.
Accessory power is a dual transformer set for 10 and 14 volts. Two additional Lionel 1033 accessory transformers are set at 10 and 12 volts for lights all over the layout.
There are two (old fashion) Control Panels. One controls the track and switches with dual or single pole toggles as appropriate. Panel Two controls all lighting and accessories. (System can be converted to use the hand-held Cab 1 remotes to work with or replace both control panels.)
Basically, it is at two-track setup.
The Outside Track is pretty unique with two sidings (top & bottom). Each siding has its own power switch so you can deactivate any rolling stock sitting on the siding, Each siding will hold six to nine cars/engines. With some "engineering" care, you can run two sets of trains on the outside track at the same time.
If you study the outside track, you will notice that you can run in either direction, reverse the direction. Or run in one direction and come back in the opposite direction. You can also have a train run around a circle hidden inside the mountain.
The outside track and the inside track are interconnected so you can switch trains from either track in either direction.
The Inside Track is a basic oval for continues running. However, from the backside, you can enter four different "accessory sidings" to operate different functions. This adds a lot of "play" features Accessories
Top siding
Lumber Unload - Lionel
Lumber Sawmill - Lionel
Room for your choice
Middle Siding
Cola Car Unloading - Lionel
Log un-loader/Dump - Li noel
Culvert Dual Load and Unload - Lionel
Third siding
Conveyer Log Loader - Lionel
Magnetic Crane - Lionel
Coal Station # 497 - Lionel
Operating Saw mill - Lionel
Folk lift Loader - Lionel (my favorite)
Burning Tower - Lionel
Main Inside line
Other accessories include;
Basic Operating Lift Bridge - Lionel
Burning Tower - Lionel
Coal Station # 497 - Lionel
Gabe the Lamp Lighter - MTH
Passenger loader - MTH
Freight Loader - MTH
Motorized Freight Station - Lionel
Light House with Fog Horn - Lionel
Control Tower - Lionel
Radar Tower - MTH
Rotary Beacon - MTH
Accessory Rolling Stock Included
Cola Car - for Cola unloading unit - Lionel
Coal car - new type of motorized tipping
Two Log/Lumber Cars - new type of motorized tipping
Two Culvert loading and unloading cars
Fort Lift Lumber car
Layout lighting works great as you turn them on from the city, across the layout to the homes on the mountain - systems includes:
City Building Lights
City Street Lights
Flashing Workman/Maintenance Lights
Flashing Stop Signals
Highway Lights
Lighted houses on Mountain
Five Sets of Flood Lights - Lionel
All track is GarGraves - (160 feet that is equal to 1.5 miles in real life track). All Switches (18) are Ross Custom with under-table hidden DC Tortoise motors. All track is laid on cork and fully ballasted (glued in place).
12 volt serial wired power packs and double-poled toggle switches on the control panel
A sizeable amount of additional parts will be included
Cork roadbed Track Control Panel (33" x 14") is a framed and piano hinged 1/8" painted masonite board, outlined for passenger and freight routes including sidings. Center-off toggle switches for all crossing switches and momentary push buttons for un couplers
Accessory Panel is (22" x 14") is a framed and piano hinged 1/8" masonite board with a combination of toggle and push button switches along with select manufacturers switches for each operating accessory
Primary Routes - Two
One passenger route with two sidings, one 30 degree X-crossing, and one 360 degree circle (tunnel hidden)
One freight line with one inter-loop and three accessory sidings
Both routes tied together at two places
TMC Cab1 Remote Control for trains with panel control for tracks, switches and accessories
Power Supply - Main line power is two Lionel 135 volt TrainMasters with base and two Cab1 remote controls. Accessory power is a dual transformer set for 10 and 14 volts Two additional Lionel 1033 accessory transformers are set at 10 volts for lights Wiring - Track routes are 14 gauge connected to track every six feet. Accessory wiring is 18 gauge with common ground loops Scenery - Primary scenery components are from Woodland Scenic's.
Tare-down and shipping information
The layout has been constructed using five 4' by 6'-2" tables. Three tables (#1, 3, & 5) have 2 -2x4 legs with the two inside tables (#2 & 4) having single 2x4 legs. All the tables are screwed/bolted together and will transport pretty compactly. The Mountain section is self-contained and can be removed or left in place. All wiring will be cut and set-up (tagged and marked) for easy reassembly.
Detailed photos of the placement of all accessories and people/scenery will be furnished to assist in reassembly
