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Carquinez Model Railroad Society<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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CMRS is a 2300 sq. ft. layout located in Crockett, CA. It depicts the route from Oakland, CA to Sparks, NV with many prototypical scenes and recognizable scratch built buildings along the route. The layout is a mushroom design using a double track main with an eight foot helix at each end. Scenery is 85% complete with extensive mountains constructed in cooperation with Bragdon and Associates. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Operations consists of eight locals with intensive work at the local industries. Mainline trains feed three yards at Oakland, Sacramento, and Sparks which build the locals. Era is 1970\u2019s to modern. Cars are routed using a car card\/waybill system. Operating sessions are usually 4-6 hours with a lunch break. Control is NCE DCC with extensive use of WiFi throttles<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scale:<\/strong> HO <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Era:<\/strong> 1960-1980<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Approximate Size:<\/strong> 2,330 square feet<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Percent Complete <\/strong>Benchwork-100% Trackwork-100% Scenery-80% Signaling-20%<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Location<\/strong>: Crockett<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Access:<\/strong> Step hazards – stairs, etc., No roller access (wheelchairs, walkers, etc.), long steep stairs to gain access<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Parking:<\/strong> Close Street Parking is available (< 200 feet)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Carquinez Model Railroad Society Description CMRS is a 2300 sq. ft. layout located in Crockett, CA. It depicts the route from Oakland, CA to Sparks, NV with many prototypical scenes and recognizable scratch built buildings along the route. The layout is a mushroom design using a double track main with an eight foot helix at … <\/p>\n

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