How To Large Scale Layouts The R&F Railroad

The R&F Railroad

By Angela Cotey | August 6, 2007

| Last updated on January 20, 2021

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The railway at a glance

Name: The R&F Railroad
Size: 110′ x 165′ (1/3 acre)
Scales: 1:20.3 to 1:32
Gauge: Nº 1 (45mm)
Era: 1920s through the present
Theme: Predominately western railroads, including Santa Fe, Union Pacific, Denver & Rio Grande Western
Age: 19 years
Length of track: Total, 3,000′; double 500′ mainlines
Type of track: 90% LGB flex brass, 10% USA flex brass
Maximum grade: 2%
Mainline radius: Varies between 14′ and 30′
Power: Track power; two Aristo-Craft handheld controllers
Motive power: Mostly steam, some diesel, various manufacturers
Sound: Phoenix on-board units
Structures: 50% scratchbuilt, 50% kits

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