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Circus Lot from the 30's

B. Joe Yow

Tour Schedule

Sunday November 15, 2009 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Directions

See It On The Map

Note: This layout will be in a circus tent outdoors.  In case of cold or inclement weather please dress accordingly.

Directions: From Roswell Area: Take hwy 140 west to Sugar Pike Road ( turn right )
Sugar Pike Road to Lower Union Hill Road ( turn right ) Lower Union Hill Road to North Lake Drive to North Lake Lane ( turn right )

From Cumming Area: Take hwy 20 west to Arbor Hill Road ( turn left ) Arbor Hill Road to North Lake Drive ( turn right ) North Lake Drive to North Lake Lane ( turn right)

From Marietta Area: Take I-575 north to exit 19, hwy 20 east. Hwy 20 east to Arbor Hill Road ( turn right ) Arbor Hill Road to North Lake Drive ( turn right ) North Lake Drive to North Lake Lane ( turn right )

Layout at a Glance

Scale HO
Size 8' X 24'
Prototype Late 30's Ringling Brothers, Barnum & Bailey Circus
Locale Circus lots throughout the United States
Era Late 30's
Length of Mainline 24'
Layout Height 39 1/2 to 40 1/2 inches per NMRA Modular Standards
Trackwork Track layed on Cork bed
Min Radius 32 inches
Max Grade 0 %
Scenery 1000 wagons, tents, animals, train cars, and spectators.
Description of layout This circus layout of RBBB Circus dates to the late 30's, when the train traveled in 4 separate sections. First to arrive at the next town would be the Menagerie and Dining Departments. some animals and the cooks to prepare the meals for the next arrivals. Second section to arrive would be the Canvas wagons which held the Big Top, Side Show and other tents. Third section was the interiors for the various tents. Fourth Section was the Performers, Horses, & Elephants. It's now time for the SHOW.

Updated: Sun Dec 6 11:13:32 2009

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