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Grand Trunk Western – Holly Subdivision
Theme | Semi-Prototypical based on the Holly Subdivision of the GT |
Scale | HO (1:87) |
Size | 30 x 50 feet |
Locale | Southeastern Michigan, Detroit to Durand |
Period | 1960 – 1985 |
Layout Style | Double deck, point to point |
Mainline Length | 700 feet |
Minimum Curve Radius | 36 inches |
Maximum Grade | 1.0% (1.65% in helix) |
Control | DCC – Digitrax radio or WiFi control |
Layout Height | Lower Deck: 42 to 46 inches Upper Deck: 62 to 65 inches |
Minimum Aisle Width | 4 feet |
Benchwork | Steel – 1″ square tube |
Roadbed | Cork (on 2″ foam sub-roadbed) |
Track | Mainline: Tillig Code 83 Yards: Peco Code 75 |
Scenery Construction | Foam |
Backdrop Construction | Masonite and drywall |
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