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Illinois - Prairie State Railroad Club
Big Rock, IL - The Prairie State Railroad Club is comprised of railroad enthusiasts who share a passion for the building and operation of large scale model railroad equipment. Model railroads come in many different scales (the relative size of the model compared to a full-size or prototype). Ours is 1:8 or 1-1/2″ scale, meaning that on average, the locomotives and other railroad cars are 1/8″ the size of the real thing. The gauge (distance between the rails) of our track is 7-1/2″ gauge, which makes it possible for the engineer to actually ride his train and perhaps even carry a few passengers.
It should be noted that the operation of these scale model trains is solely for the enjoyment of their owners and guests is not to be confused with miniature railroads that are sometimes found at amusement parks or zoos. The railroads at those venues are considerably larger and are designed specifically to haul large numbers of passengers. For that reason the club does not accommodate the general public with the exception of a few events that are conducted under the auspices of other organizations.
Site Details/More Info: URL: http://prairiestaterr.org/ (Added: 06-Nov-2016)
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Indiana - Hesston Steam Museum
Michigan City, IN - Located in the rural countryside of LaPorte County is Hesston Steam Museum, a unique outdoor museum featuring one of the most varied collections of steam equipment of its kind in the country. The collection includes stationary and traction engines, a steam-operated sawmill, and steam train rides on full-sized and scale model locomotives through 155 acres of natural meadows and forests. The trains range from the India, a full-size locomotive, to a 14 gauge live steam railroad and a 1 1/2 scale railroad that all run through the woods and over and under bridges.
Site Details/More Info: URL: http://hesston.org/ (Added: 12-Jun-2000)
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Indiana - Pine Creek & Western Railroad Club
Pine Creek Valley, IN - The Pine Creek & Western Railroad is located at the Illiana Antique Power Association show grounds. The railroad consists of over a half mile of aluminum track. Several grades of approximately 3% offer challenges when pulling long trains. Approximately half of the railroad passes through forested areas of mature trees. A railroad yard with over 200 feet of storage is available for trains. The unloading facilities provide for convenient unloading and loading of equipment. The unloading table is capable of accommodating very low loads, (16 inches) and can unload equipment from heights of 48". The unit can handle equipment weighing up to 4000 lb. The equipment is then transferred to a turn table where the engineer chooses going to one of the five steaming/service bays or going down to the main or yard.
Site Details/More Info: URL: http://www.illianaantiquepower.com/train.htm (Added: 07-Nov-2016)
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Maine - Tall Pines Scenic Railroad
Berwick, ME - The Tall Pines Scenic Railroad is located in Berwick, Maine on 15+ acres. The land is heavily wooded with a mixture of Red and White Pines, Hemlock, Fir, Maple, Oak, and Birch trees.
There is 3778' of 15" guage track made up from 12 lb rail lag bolted to 4 x 4 x 30" pressure treated ties. Heavy duty landscape fabric was first put down to prevent ballast from sinking into the ground and to prevent weed growth. Finally, 3/4" stone ballast is being used to level the track.
Site Details/More Info: URL: http://www.tallpinesscenicrailroad.com (Added: 06-Nov-2016)
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Maine - Washington County Railroad
The Washington County Railroad (WCRR) is a privately owned large scale railroad whose owners have a special interest in coal fired steam locomotives. It is located at the home of the Brace Family on Campbell Hill in Cherryfield, Maine. Cherryfield is in Washington County, the eastern most county of the United States, where the sun first rises on the United States of America. Therefore, the original WCRR was also known by the name Sunrise Route.
Stop by on the third Sunday of any month and help work on the railroad ... on nice days trains are used haul material to repair the road bed ... helpers ride to work areas. If the weather isn't good, and even in the winter, there's always work to be done in the car barn.
Site Details/More Info: URL: http://www.wcrr.org/ (Added: 06-Nov-2016)
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