Overview of the New York, New Haven & Hartford
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Allen Keller asks John why he decided to create the New Haven model railroad. The New Haven was the first class 1 steam diesel railroad that John remembers. Being born in New York City, everything was electrified, but electric could never compete with the roaring of a steam engine. The New Haven model railroad is built on L girder benchwork with a minimum radius of 36 inches. All track is hand laid with super elevating curves. This island-style HO layout takes up 20 by 30 feet in John’s basement. The railroad gains running distance with a track plan that doubles back on itself, so, scenes that are visibly close may represent scenes that are actually many miles apart. The trip begins in South Boston. To watch more Allen Keller Videos or info on how to start planning your layout, visit the Model Railroad Academy archives.
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