New Haven Railroad: Derby Junction

Layout at a glance Name: New Haven Railroad: Derby Junction
Scale: HO
Size: 19' x 15'
Prototype: New Haven Railroad
Locale: Derby/Shelton, Maybrook NY
Era: Steam/Diesel transition
Style: Walk in/Linear
Mainline run: 80'
Minimum radius: 32"
Minimum turnout: #6 main, #4 industrial
Maximum grade: 2%
Benchwork: open grid
Height: 48"
Roadbed: ½" Homosote over ½" plywood
Track: Code 70 Handlaid/ Code 83 Flex (hidden)
Scenery: Joint Compound over Styrofoam
Backdrop: Painted drywall with coped corners
Control: DCC/NCE

Operating positions: Dispatcher: 1 position
Yard Masters: 1 position
Locals: Local Switcher NX=1, South Canal Street Switcher with Brakeman
The Turn Drop Local freight, Milk Train
Thru Jobs: BO-1/OB-2, Budd Car 121, I-5 Fantrip to Maybrook

Comments: All train movements are made with Dispatcher's Permission. Sessions typically last 1 ½ to 2 ½ hours. All turnouts are operated electronically from fascia or control panels by momentary switches. Operating Signal System is in use to indicate next block occupancy. Switch Lists are in use with numbered locations for Pickups and Setouts. If you are looking for a switching challenge, the Local Switcher NX-1, the South Canal Street Switcher and Swingman's positions should be just what you are looking for. This layout is not handicapped accessible.