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The ETE-ENE brings its large modular layout to a number of shows in New England each year. It has evolved over time, with modules being replaced in order to reduce weight, repair wear and to add new features.
The following pictures were taken at a show in 2016 and show you the layout at that time. You will want to come see the actual display at our next train show, in order to fully appreciate our club members’ attention to detail!
Zeke Sampson built an end-loop for the club layout that depicts a coal tipple where trains traversing the back portion of the layout may turn and head back towards the front.Jeff and Chris Koellmer have built an electrical power substation on this module, complete with high-tension lines that provide power to the many electric locos that travel throughout the layout. If you look closely, you can spot a worker who gets a little too close to one of the transformers! At the bottom left, you may see our club members posing for a group photo during their bus tour.Next in line on the layout is a country station built by member Zeke Sampson. The tunnel connects to our staging yard.The next module was added in 2016 by Mark Mervine. It contains a city street complete with bicycle path, several buildings and a parking area that is used by commuters.Mike DePunte’s module depicts a derelict manufactory and an abandoned ore mine, both of which are now boarded up.On their module, Glenn and Sue Reed have included a viaduct bridge for trains to travel over a fast flowing river. Campers and fishermen are at play there. One young lady had been sun-bathing and is accidentally locked out of her camping trailer… oh oh! Along with a change to accommodate double-tracking made in 2015, a suspension bridge was scratch-built by Module Manager Paul Bergman.A view of Mark Mervine’s module, looking back toward the bridge.Mark Mervine’s module includes a working windmill made by club member Royce Thomas.During the 2015 season, several club members worked to update the two corner modules that connect the back portion of the layout with the long-established front section. The corner modules previously contained a mountain that was problematic for operations; it was replaced by a country village (part 1).(part 2)(part 3)
Mike Haire and Zeke conspired to construct a 2-module station complete with a passing siding in each direction. In the first, the local gendarmes have stopped a red sports car and the driver is sure to receive a ticket for speeding.In the second station module, some welding is taking place in the machine shop, while the smoke stack of the local brewery is signaling a new batch of Germany’s finest.The next module is Barry Kriegsman’s city scene. If you look closely, you can see that the fire department is busing attempting to rescue a kitten from a tree.
If you look closely, you can see that the fire department is busing attempting to rescue a kitten from a tree.Club member Royce Thomas constructed several modules that complete the front layout loop.The loop was enlarged with wide radii track to accomodate longer passenger cars in 2016.It also includes a mountain with pass-through tunnels that always fascinate viewers.Module manager Paul Bergman devised a new sign to let observers easily locate our layout at train shows.
The Bergbahn Layout (during construction)
This new two-module layout is aptly named the “Bergbahn” (mountain railway) It is currently under construction.Ultra lightweight materials were used in the Bergbahn’s construction.At every show, visitors ask about how our layouts are transported and set up. Our large and small trailers have been fitted out to transport the modules safely and efficiently.
