Dakota & Southern
R. J. DeBerg
- 1835 Dobbs Creek Ct.
- Cumming, Georgia 30040
- 770-781-4976
- aceinsp@comcast.net
Tour Schedule
Saturday October 15, 2011 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Directions
See It On The Map
North on Highway 400 to exit 16 (Pilgrim Mill Rd). At stop light turn left go over 400 to Antioch Rd. Turn right and go approximately 1/2 mile to Pilgrim Rd. Turn left and go approximately 1 mile to Pilgrim Way and turn left. Go to end of street and turn right and then another quick right on to Dobbs Creek Ct. Address is 1835 Dobbs Creek Ct. Cannot miss as there is a train mailbox out by street.
Layout at a Glance
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Scale |
G-Scale |
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Size |
Approx 30 ‘x 100’ |
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Prototype |
Free lance |
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Locale |
Flat lands |
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Era |
1920 to 1985 |
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Style |
|
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Len. of Mainline |
500ft |
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Layout Height |
Ground level |
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Benchwork |
none |
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Roadbed |
89 gravel |
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Trackwork |
Stainless Steel |
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Turnouts |
Aristo Craft wide radius and No6s |
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Min. Radius |
10ft Diameter |
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Maximum Grade |
1% |
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Scenery |
Natural |
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Backdrop |
none |
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Controls |
NCE DCC |
The Railroad has two reverse loops . It has an inner loop as well that contains the 3 yard tracks and engine facility. There is also a branch to the mine for loading coal trains. The RR also has a 24 ft enclosed staging yard with 5 tracks and a 5 way switch used to choose between tracks. 5 trains ready at any time and can choose between steam or diesel. Also operate Live steamers.
Updated: Mon Apr 23 10:56:10 2012