Track plan at a glance
Name: Old Colony & South Shore RR
Scale: HO (1:87.1)
Size: 24′-6″ x 33′-6″ with an 8′-0″ x 16′-6″ staging area
Prototype: Boston & Maine
Period: 1920 to 1940
Style: walkaround
Mainline run: 200 feet
Minimum radius: 36″
Minimum turnout: no. 6
Maximum grade: 1 percent
Name: Old Colony & South Shore RR
Scale: HO (1:87.1)
Size: 24′-6″ x 33′-6″ with an 8′-0″ x 16′-6″ staging area
Prototype: Boston & Maine
Period: 1920 to 1940
Style: walkaround
Mainline run: 200 feet
Minimum radius: 36″
Minimum turnout: no. 6
Maximum grade: 1 percent
Originally appeared in the October 2004 issue of Model Railroader.
I'm fortunate to live near Cliff's layout and visit whenever he has an open house. If you're ever in the area, this a must see but a bit depressing since I know my layout will never look this great!