| Last updated on January 19, 2021
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Name: Creamery Junction
Layout designer: Michael Tylick
Scale: HO (1:87.1)
Size: 4′-8″ x 16′-8″
Prototype: Boston & Maine and Boston & Albany
Locale: Ware Valley, Mass.
Era: variable
Style: multi-level
Mainline run: 150 feet
Minimum radius: 24″
Minimum turnout: no. 5
Maximum grade: 2.6 percent
Originally appeared in the December 2011 issue of Model Railroader.
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I too am interested in this plan but had the same concern of the almost 4′ deep upper level. support and sight line issues for the lower deck underneath seem to be an issue. Does anyone have any suggestions? it’s been awhile since anyone’s posted on here.
I love this layout! I grew up in Western Massachusetts and have always wanted to model this region. It is so unique on so many levels (no pun intended). I think the two levels connected by a helix is so out of the box thinking. One good quality of this layout is being able to work on one level and then (as a limited budget allows) working on the helix and finally the other level.) The track plan itself looks like a fairly easy (and not too expensive) build . I'm seriously thinking of building this layout but like Alfred Getz from Iowa (above) I too have concerns on how to support the left side of the upper level. In all the research I've done on shelf layouts most are a maximum of 2 feet out from the wall and Creamery Junction is over double that. I too would appreciate any suggestions.
I'm from Brazil. I was looking for an idea of a layout on two levels to a place of little space. I really enjoyed the project. I have little space and I believe that with some modifications in the project it will be very helpful to me. I would suggest the team of MR assembling this project throughout 2013. A small layout on two levels. It would be very interesting to see their installation step by step.
this is a great track plan that I plan on using a modified version of
What a great concept. I too have limited space and this 2 layer track plan may be what I've been looking for. Thanks
Hello, I have this track to N scale, what are the dimensions? please
I really like the overall concept of this layout. Having limited space and resources, it is great to see a innovative approach to a small layout featured in MR. I am considering doing something similar, but am perplexed by how to support the left side of the upper level. Any suggestions?
I think those of us with limited space and cash are the huge majority of readers…
I'm dealing with a similar space (212"x92") and looking for comments / ideas on my "The D&H – Rocky Mountain Empire" (http://cs.trains.com/TRCCS/forums/t/196946.aspx) that is basically a 3 level version of this.
it is a very good layout. Looking for a track plan with limited space. This might work, But the layout is for a 10 year old who is looking to put it together for a Christmas display. Am on a limited budget. Space is limited also. Would like to have a project that can be added on too as time goes on, and he gets older. Something that his brother and him can enjoy. Put up and disply without damage to the layout or the house. thank you for the magazine. and would also like to thank Andy Sperandeo For his many contrabutions to this fine magazine. And the hobby, Andy keep the tracks clear. As your journey to a Happy retirement Be as fullfilling as your jouney with Kalmback publishing was.
A very nice trackplan. But there is a week designspot in the upper deck. There is probably not enough space under the bridge over the river of the top track of the helix at the right hand side of the lay-out. Even if the downgrade starts at the railroad bridge at Gilbertville it will be hard to gain enough space for the outer lower track of the helix to project a river in between. May be a mirror under the bridge could solve this.
It is good to see a smaller layout featured. Although those of us with limited space and cash are in the minority of readers, I think featuring a smaller layout as often as possible might be an incentive to the person who occasionally picks up a copy of MR at the newsstand to get started in the hobby. Even a monthly column in this area might be a consideration.