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ATSF_Arizona John Sing | profile | all galleries >> Galleries >> Coast_Tours_San_Juan_Central tree view | thumbnails | slideshow

Coast_Tours_San_Juan_Central

In 1983-84, Malcom Furlow created the HOn3 San Juan Central project model railroad for Model Railroader. The innovative nature of the construction, combined with Malcom's immense talent, made this layout a landmark in model railroading in the United States. After a journey through several owners, the layout today is owned by Charlie Getz, a well known columnist for Narrow Gauge and Short Line Gazette. These few photos are from a NMRA PCR Coast Division Layout Tour Sept 2008 visit to this landmark layout, which is in great shape 25 years after it was built. Thank you to Charlie Getz for having the layout available for viewing for us all.
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Ian Baker 29-Sep-2012 10:52
What an inspiration to us all! Now I know it is possible to get a really spectacular layout in my small spare room. A mantua 2-6-6-2 logger pushing 2 Bachmann Jackson & Sharp excursion cars around those curves would look quite something. Better start building now.Cheers, Ian.
Mike D 22-Jan-2012 17:09
I fully agree with Jim, I can never get enough photos or information on the San Juan Central! She is my dream of a model railroad! Thank you for some great photos!!!
Jim Margerum 25-Feb-2009 16:35
Hello John; Never see enough shots of this GREAT small layout. There are scenes not shown in the original series and book or postings of others shot thru, over and around a room full of bald guys! I am planning to build this layout in On30, soon and there are many parts of this layout that have never been photographed. Jim in Ohio
Byron Olson 23-Oct-2008 02:21
John, More thanks to you for taking the time to put this gallery together. Fantastic pictures of this spectacular and important layout! Byron in Rio Rancho, NM byrondesign@yahoo.com
Dennis Hill 22-Sep-2008 18:10
Hi John, Great pictures of a classic layout. Thanks for putting them up for those of us too far north to be able to visit. Dennis in Port Orchard, WA
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