al daumann - The burney, Redding &
Western (HO)
The layout is built in a 10’ x 12’ foot spare room. The BR&W is HO scale, point to point, with a 4-track stub end staging yard representing Sacramento, a 3-track staging yard representing Eureka, and a 4-track removable staging yard representing the GN interchange in Nubieber and the Northeast terminus of the BR&W in Alturas. The layout is a walk around style, full double deck, around the walls, with a center peninsula. The 100’ mainline has three towns, with three passing sidings between Redding and Bieber. The BR&W includes both an on-layout branch line & one terminating in staging. A 3% grade around the room “nolix” connects the two levels. There is a nod-under to enter the layout. Aisle width is on the narrow side. Control is by Digitrax wireless throttles. There are several sound equipped locomotives on the layout.
HOURS OPEN: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm (Please call 805-341-4303 at least 15 min beforehand to check for availability.)
HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE: No handicap / wheel chair access. First floor layout. 54" from the floor "Nod under" to get into layout room.
PARKING: Ample parking at front of residence.
ENTRY: Access via ringing bell on front door of home.
Redding Yard (Lower), Goose Valley Interchange (Upper)
Burney Sawmill (Upper Left), Reading Yard (Lower Right), Redding Freight House (FH)(Lower Left)
Burney Sawmill (Upper), Redding FH (Lower)
Bieber Yard (Upper), Sacramento Staging (Lower)
Redding FH (Lower, 4 Track Version)
Bieber Yard Stock Pens (Upper Level)
Town of Helper (Lower Level)
Town of Burney (Upper Level)
Coble Mtn Mine #1 & South Camp (Upper) Helper (Lower)
Coble Mtn Mine #2 & North Camp
Redding Aisle (“Bird’s Eye View)
Bieber Aisle (“Bird’s Eye View”)