ETMRC HO Scale Layout

At the Gym — Location Number 5
Evolution of Electron Power Company

Rob D's Blog 18 January 2016

Our very first visitor and I must apologize I did not write down his name after looking at our log, so he will be known as the man from Arkansas till I get back and check his name.

August 2013

Electron Power Co. with coaling ramp. Coaling ramp scratchbuilt by Bob T and Ron M. Signals by Bob T. Tracks from left to right: PF&O mainline north down, EM&I mainline north down, dual gauge north down, narrow gauge tail track and switch to passing siding, EM& mainline north up, EPC spur, PF&O mainline behind EPC.

Electron Power Co. with coaling ramp. Coaling ramp scratchbuilt by Bob T and Ron M. Bird River bridges to left.

Newsletter December 2012

Artist at work — Bob E adds details to the latest section of his skyboard upgrade project.

Newsletter May 2012

Warning: railroad crossing ahead – This view of the powerhouse shows a fraction of the signs Bob T has made and installed, dramatically adding to the finished look of the layout. Besides crossbucks and road direction signs, he has added yard limit signs, whistle posts, billboards, and many others.

Newsletter January 2012

I think I can – One of the first cuts of hopper cars on Bob T's newly finished power house coal dock is urged up the steep approach grade by Bob's Proto 2000 FM switcher. The blue tape on the side of the locomotive is to secure additional weights for traction to get the five cars up the hill.