Howard Zane’s HO Piermont Division
The
Piermont Division is in a 2800+ sq.ft. basement. Main line is over 1400
feet traversing what I call a blended double deck design or double deck
without the overhanging shelf. Scenery is 95% complete influenced by
Western Maryland and set in early 50’s. Power is NCE and all
locos…steam and diesel are sounded with lights. Most scenery is
“glueshell” with mountains extending to ceiling in many areas. Much of
the scenery is negative (descending below track level). Most rolling
stock is either scratch-built or fashioned from wood kits. Structures
are mostly scratch built as are bridges and viaducts. Minimum radii is
36” and track is code 83. Turnouts are 8 and 10. The Piermont Division
leases or purchases equipment from railroads throughout North
America…thus allowing me to play with any toy I like, and it is
believable. However, most locos are either WM, C&O, B&O, PRR,
NYC and N&W. The layout room in many areas have 5’ aisles allowing
comfort for visitors. Minimum height is 54”. The layout has fully
operational signals that were custom designed, built, and installed by
Sam Talbot.
Website:
www.zanestrains.com