| Last updated on January 19, 2021
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Name: Rosston, Joelberg & Holly RR (CSX branch line) Division of the Delaware & Hudson
Layout designer: Rick Van Laar
Scale: HO (1:87.1)
Size: 4 x 8 feet
Prototype: freelanced CSX
Locale: West Virginia coal country
Era: 1990
Style: island, portable
Mainline run: 32 feet
Minimum radius: 17″
Minimum turnouts: no. 6 (main line), no. 4 (yard and branch)
Maximum grade: 3 percent (main line), 3.5 percent (branch line)
Originally appeared in the February 2011 issue of Model Railroader.
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Do the numbers on these plans represent the elevation from the bench work?
Very nice layout. Working on a conversion to an N scale 44 x 80 layout (same size as current air hockey table). Equally concerned though about opportunities to work with my own son.
Great layout ,love to have more information on layout.
I think this one of the best small layouts I have ever seen in every aspect. From track layout to scenery and design. I'm using most of Mr. Van Laars ideas on compressing buildings in city settings on my layout. Very nice job. Would love to be able to see it in person.
A great layout! Lots of track footage and routing options with nice trackside modeling in every square foot. This is a layout that really intrigues.
looks great on a four by eight, no pun intended.
nice layout!!!!!! Great articale