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When the WMRC was originally formed, we did not have a permanent location to set up our railroad, so each member built one or more 2' x 4' modules that could be joined together on meeting nights. The club built the corners and serveral 'filler' modules to put in the system when needed. This design allowed us to run trains no matter how many people showed up. This worked for several years, but a the club grew and the number of modules to be set up each tuesday night grew, it began to take far to long to setup the take down the system. The Club moved to our current location and that allowed us to leave the modules together for the majority of the time. The system was taken down once a year for the Essex Train Show and then put back together after the show. Until recently, we had over 50 modules in the layout We are now moving to a permanent layout and slowly phasing out the modular system. Some of the modules will be kept and used as a travelling setup to take to train shows in the area. You can find some pictures of the modules in the photo Gallery |
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Here are some pictures of the work we've done to get the modules ready for the 2008 Essex Train Show. |
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Photo By: Fred Jr.
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January 21, 2008
This is the crossover module at Ridgeway. The mainline ballast was touched up and the ballast of the siding tracks was completely re-done. The front edge has had new ground cover added, but the back of the module has yet to be finished. This module will have a grain elevator and Superior Propane transfer facility.
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Photo By: Fred Jr.
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January 21, 2008
This is the east end of the former Burden modules. The old flour mill has been replaced by a potash processing facility.
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Photo By: Fred Jr.
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January 12, 2008
This is the center section of the old Burden modules. We are borrowing the power plant from the cement plant on the new layout until we decide on a different building for this location.
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Photo By: Fred Jr.
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January 12, 2008
The stamping plant from Ian's old modules was extensively re-built and painted. A second rail car door was added and an interior crane is being built for the building.
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Photo By: Fred Jr.
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January 12, 2008
The furniture plant is being replaced by the stamping plant from Ian's old modules. Here we see how the tracks were moved to fit into the stamping plant. The ballast on the industrial tracks has been re-done as well as some of the road and parking lot.
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