{"id":82,"date":"2014-07-25T02:56:40","date_gmt":"2014-07-25T02:56:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.psgtrains.org\/?page_id=82"},"modified":"2023-08-26T02:00:31","modified_gmt":"2023-08-26T02:00:31","slug":"member-layouts","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.psgtrains.org\/?page_id=82","title":{"rendered":"Member Layouts"},"content":{"rendered":"

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1. A simple 4′ x 8′ American Flyer Switching Layout<\/h2>\n

2. A complex 10′ x 21′ J-Shaped Hi-Rail Layout<\/h2>\n

3. A basic 4′ x 8′ Starter Layout<\/h2>\n

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Member Layout 1 – American Flyer Switching Layout<\/strong><\/h2>\n

A simple 4′ x 8′ layout with wooden structure and 2″ foam sheeting. Use of original American Flyer tubular track, switches and uncouplers. Two main loops\u00a0with sidings to service original Flyer and repro accessories.<\/p>\n

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Member Layout 2 – Complex Hi-Rail Layout<\/strong><\/h2>\n

An extremely sophisticated medium-sized layout that includes lots of accessories, buildings, vehicles, people and interesting scenery. A unique system creates a realistic look for the trackwork, which primarily utilizes traditional Gilbert American Flyer tubular track.<\/p>\n

Layout Specifications<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Description:<\/strong>\u00a0 10\u2019x21\u2019 \u201cJ\u201d shaped layout with one main loop with three turnouts, six sidings and an elevated loop.<\/p>\n

Name and Period Modeled:<\/strong>\u00a0 S gauge late 60\u2019s and early 70\u2019s layout.<\/p>\n

Dimensions:<\/strong> 10 x 21 feet.<\/p>\n

Track:<\/strong>\u00a0 American Flyer tubular enhanced.<\/p>\n

Switches:<\/strong>\u00a0 American Flyer and GarGraves.<\/p>\n

Motive Power:<\/strong>\u00a0 American Flyer.<\/p>\n

Rolling Stock:<\/strong> \u00a0American Flyer.<\/p>\n

Control:<\/strong>\u00a0 American Flyer 18B and 1-1\/2 transformers.<\/p>\n

Accessories:<\/strong>\u00a0 American Flyer and Aurora.<\/p>\n

Structures:<\/strong>\u00a0 Plasticville, B.T.S., Scale University, Scratch Built.<\/p>\n

Vehicles:<\/strong>\u00a0 M2 Machines, GreenLight Collectibles, Diecast Promotions, First Gear, Hot Wheels, Winross, Ertl, American Highway Legends.<\/p>\n

Figures:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0Arttista, Metal Figures, Prelaer.<\/p>\n

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The ties were made from 3\/16″ lattice boards that were ripped into 3\/16″ strips and then cut into 2″ lengths. These were then stained black and glued under the AF tracks. Ballast was then added.<\/p><\/div>\n

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Member Layout 3 – A\u00a0 4′ x 8′ Starter Layout<\/strong><\/h2>\n

A new layout in the early stages of construction, not unlike the layouts many of us probably had when we were young kids. We’ll be sure to provide updates as the work progresses in the months to come!<\/p>\n

Layout Specifications<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Name and Period Modeled:<\/strong> \u00a0None in particular, since consists are 40s to present.<\/p>\n

Dimensions:<\/strong> \u00a04\u2019 x 8\u2019 simple – two ovals.<\/p>\n

Track:<\/strong> \u00a0S Helper S Trax.<\/p>\n

Switches:<\/strong> \u00a0None at this time.<\/p>\n

Motive Power:<\/strong> \u00a0American Flyer steamers, American Models and S Helper diesels.<\/p>\n

Rolling Stock:<\/strong> \u00a0AF, AM, SHS.<\/p>\n

Control:<\/strong> \u00a0MRC AC and DC power packs.<\/p>\n

Accessories:<\/strong>\u00a0 Gilbert AF oil drum loader, billboard whistle (circus ad), Lionel fuel station<\/p>\n

Structures:<\/strong>\u00a0 Plasticville<\/p>\n

Vehicles:<\/strong> \u00a0None at this time.<\/p>\n

Figures:<\/strong> \u00a0None at this time.<\/p>\n

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