Silicon Valley Lines: Layout Tour - Silicon

The high trestle in this area should be awe-inspiring... A nod to the legendary John Allen, this area will feature stunning mountains, waterfalls, and probably some rock climbers!

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Layout at a Glance

Size: Double deck, 23'x 72'
Scale: HO (1:87)
Theme: Freelance
Period: Transition Era to Modern
Height: Lower: 48"; Upper: 60"
Benchwork: Plywood box frame on steel supports
Roadbed: Homabed^TM over homasote over 3/4" plywood
Track: Code 83 mainline Code 70 branchline, Code 100 in staging
Minimum Radius: 36"
Turnout Minimum: No. 6
Control:: NMRA DCC via NCE PH PRO