This site is a work in progress as is my Railroad Layout.
  NEW
 
QSI Quantum Programmer with JMRI Decoder Pro
Step by Step Configuration Instructions - updated July 23, 2008

NEW
Car Forwarding and Operations with NO Car Numbers
Easy Operations with this tutorial and Car Card Templates
     
Operating Rotary Dumper Video Operating Transfer Table Video
                        
How to Control Walthers Built Up Turntable with DCC

 
Engine Servicing Facility Extension to
Grand Valley Layout in progress - New Photos added!

will hold a 6 Stall RoundHouse, 90' TurnTable, Rotary Dumper, Power
 and Electric Building, Transfer Table
, Water, Coal, Ash
and Diesel Fueling and Car Shop Facilities
May 26, 2008

 


Faller Car System Addition
Self Powered Cars, Trucks and Bus Vehicles
give realistic roadway action.
Cargo Truck with functional traffic lights

Watch Video Here

DCC System Feature Comparison Chart
added to Layout Control Section

Newly Updated
 

Join our New Faller Car System Yahoo Group
 


Over 40 Brick Color Samples  and New Links just added:

Tips, Hints and Secrets Section with hundreds of
Links, Building Tips, Electronics and More!

New Clouds and Background Painting Links in Scenery Section
 


Check out these other Car System Videos - Amazing!!!

Trucks at a Stop Service Center
HO Van getting Serviced at Dealership
Completely Realistic City with Bus, Car, Truck and Fire Engines

 

Guide to Activating Crossing Gates
(Updated October 1, 2006 with updated videos)
 

Activated Crossing Gate Video
 

    
   
   

Getting Started Tips Added
 
(September 23, 2006)

Pictures of the Second and Third Phase
of my HO Scale River Pass Layout

Scenery Phase
Updated with Grand Valley Photos

Pictures of Rock Formations on River Pass Layout

River Pass Expansion Plans and Pictures  joining the Grand Valley Layout!
(Updated November 2, 2006)

             
            

 Layout Control and Engine Information


The River Pass and Grand Valley Layouts are completely constructed from components available from Woodland Scenics, World's leading manufacturer of model railroading scenery.

Great Step-By-Step Photo Gallery of a Custom Build
River Pass Layout Kit for the "World's Greatest Hobby Tour" 
 By Bachmann Model Trains

For more information visit them here:
Email Max with Questions, Comments or Suggestions

(site updated August 12, 2008)
(New Service Yard Photos)

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