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Jerry Michnewicz’s Michigan & New York Central Railroad
2834 Beverly Hills Dr NE, Marietta, GA, 30068
Open Sunday, July 26 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Layout at a Glance
Scale: HO
Size of Layout: 23 x 23
Prototype: Freelance and fantasy. Names of places are real
Location Modeled: Detroit, Michigan area
Era: Mid 1950s
Length of Main Line: 100'
Benchwork: Plywood shelf tables
Track Manufacturer: Atlas
Minimum Main Line Radius: 18"
Scenery Techniques: Styrofoam and covered in other than commercial products
Backdrop: Painted 8 x 4 sheet foam and mural on foam
Control System: DCC
Car Forwarding System: Switch List
Train Authority / Dispatching: Mother May I
Operating Group: No group name however, we do have run sessions
Direction Comment: From the street to the basement door is easy navigation with no stairs to climb or hills to navigate. Entrance is plainly visible from the street.
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Layout Description
A must-see layout! I have created many scratch-built items, including buildings, rolling stock, road signals, and grade crossings. Visitors can either duck under to access the center of the layout or walk around it on the outside, which provides excellent viewing opportunities and ample space for many people.
The Ford Motor Coal Dock is particularly detailed, featuring a lake freighter docked and unloading coal. Detroit, Dearborn, Wayne, and Dexter are all represented on the layout. A biplane, complete with a banner, actually flies the full length of the southern part of Dearborn.
For nighttime operations on the M&NYC, a full moon light globe illuminates the layout, allowing viewers to enjoy the scene. The Mercury and Wolverine passenger trains run daily from the Michigan Central Depot. I use pine bark for rock formations, and for some of my yard ballast, I utilize dirt collected from the curbside.
All of my electric poles on the layout are wired with thread or stretch line, and all street lights are functional. The layout is densely populated with people, cars, trucks, and trees. I create what I can, kit-bash when necessary, and make everything fit as needed. If you pass by my layout, you will truly miss a fascinating experience.
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