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Arbuckle Family Circus

Railway at a Glance...

Name: Arbuckle Family Circus
Gauge: 1 (45mm)
Scale: 1:20, 1:24
Era: 1880-1930
Theme: Circus Trains/Southern Pacific/Logging
Length: Approx. 75' with sidings Pus new 150' outdoor
Age: Started in 2004,  New interior and outdoor segments in 2010
Track: Aristo Craft brass; 250 alum outside segment
Maximum Grade: Level
Minimum Radius: 4'
Size: 12' x 24'  Plus new outside area 250'
Structures: Bird Houses/False Fronts
Power: Crest 10 AMP Power Controller

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Jim's old HO table top layout

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A pair of Bachmann 4-6-0' Big Haulers'

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Jim is so fortunate to have this garage and recreation room space

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All brand new elevated track using code 250 alum rail

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Jay's old layout looks brand new in place of previous HO table top

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What could be simpler? Pressure treated 2 x 4's and composite bender board!

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