James Kocher's BNSF ABO Canyon Railroad
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James models the BNSF transcon line between Belen and Clovis New Mexico with an emphasis on Abo Canyon before it was double tracked through the canyon. All seven bridges have been scratch built. Abo Canyon acts as an open helix with a 108 foot run where trains travel from the top level to the lower level. The layout is approximately 95% complete. It is a loop to loop run with Belen, NM on the top level with hidden staging at one end and Clovis, NM on the bottom level at the other end with hidden staging as well. Clovis features an engine facility for servicing locomotives as well as an Intermodal facility. Here are some details about James' railroad: SIZE: 30’ X 34’ DOUBLE DECK LOCALE: BELEN TO CLOVIS NEW MEXICO ERA: 2000-2008 STYLE: AROUND THE WALLS, WALK-IN MAINLINE RUN: APPROXIMATELY 400 FEET MINIMUM RADIUS: 30” ON THE MAIN LINE MINIMUM TURNOUT: #6 MAXIMUM GRADE: 1.44% BENCHWORK: OPEN GRID HEIGHT: LOWER LEVEL 40” UPPER LEVEL 56” ROADBED: CORK ON ¾” PLYWOOD TRACK: MICRO ENGINEERING/ATLAS CODE 83 SCENERY: PLASTER CLOTH ON TOP OF NEWSPAPER BACKDROP: PHOTOGRAPHIC BACKDROPS CONTROL: DIGITRAX DCC