K-10 Model Trains

This Layout is associated with a hobby shop and the shop will be open during the open hours of the Tour.

The K-10 hobby shop built this layout in a 60’ x 81’ warehouse building next door to demonstrate new products and techniques. The other purpose of the layout was to introduce the general public to basics of operations and introduce young people to the hobby.

Set in the 1990’s it has a western flavor which features the ATSF, SP and UP. Scenery is nearly complete. There is a handicap accessible viewing platform.

The layout room includes a dispatcher and observation platform that is handicapped accessible. The layout includes three major railroads (ATSF, UP & SP) that all interchange with each other, two short lines, and five major industries. The ATSF includes a 255' double track main line and a 19 track yard with an average storage track length of 23'. The local industries include a North and South bound local, oil refinery, power plant, multiple elevators and various other industrial switching jobs The UP operation includes a nine track yard with an average storage track length of 14'. The UP also includes a steel mill, ore mine, and coal mine.