Elk Gorge & Western

Mike Flynn

Tour Schedule

Directions

See It On The Map

The following directions are for the Elk Gorge and Western RR layout. My address is 295 Cedar Lane, Fayetteville, 770 487 9669. Located in "The Landings" subdivision off hwy 54 between Fayetteville and Peachtree City. Map Quest directions should read My house is on the corner of Cedar Lane and Oak Ridge, not down Cedar Lane, a dirt road. I am on the corner of Cedar Lane and Oak Ridge; house facing Cedar Lane, driveway off Oak Ridge.

From the North.......use best route to Interstate I-85 south, outside of perimeter to exit 61, Fairburn-Peachtree City-Ga Hwy 74 exit. At top of ramp turn left heading south to P/T City, go approx 10 miles to intersection of Hwy 74 and Hwy 54, major intersection in P/T City. Turn left on Hwy 54, heading east and go approx 4 miles to "The Landings" subdivision. Turn left onto Oak Ridge Dr (Rd). My house will be the third house on the left.

From the South.......use best route to Fayetteville or Peachtree City ......I am located approx 5 miles west of the courthouse in Fayetteville or 3/4 mile east of the P/T City limits, off Hwy 54. "The Landings" subdivision will be a right turn onto Oak Ridge if coming from Fayetteville, or a left turn if coming from P/T City. And than again, third house on the left.

Layout at a Glance

The Elk Gorge & Western is completely finished, including scenery, skirting, etc., and features a fully operational interchange with the SP and D&RGW.
Scale HO
Size 20' x 20'
Prototype Fictitious branchline
Locale Colorado
Era 1968-1970
Style Open grid hardshell
Len. of Mainline 200'+
Layout Height 37" - 58"
Benchwork 1/2" plywood on risers
Roadbed Brown insulation board
Trackwork Hand laid code 100 and 70
Turnouts Variable
Min. Radius 24" mainline
Maximum Grade 2% +
Scenery Completed
Backdrop 33' long oil painting
Controls DC cab control

Updated: Sun Nov 13 20:54:57 2011

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