G Scale Club Information
G Scale activity started in the club with a display at Baylor University’s Mayborn Museum in December 2006. We used 16 regular eight foot folding tables to create a 16’ x 29’ layout. Several members contributed track, buildings, and scenery. Engines and rolling stock seemed to come out of the woodwork from everywhere. This layout was decorated in a wintertime Christmas theme and became the centerpiece of the December display.
We took the same layout to the Waco Toy and Train Show in January 2007 minus the Christmas decorations. Based on these two experiences, there are now plans being made to assemble a similar layout out of 4’ x 8’ modules with a passing siding for each track on one of the long sides and a 3 track yard on the other long side. Current plans call for two different radius curve configurations:
- A 10’ radius configuration for larger setups
- A 5’ radius configuration (which was used at the two previous displays) for smaller setups
At least six different members were involved in the December and January setups. We were surprised at the amount of engines and rolling stock available among the members. Engines included Bachman old time steamers, F units, Geeps, and switchers. Rolling stock included older wood short cars for the steamers and regular box and tank cars. There was both older and newer passenger equipment.
Depending on the amount of work accomplished and the time it takes to complete the planned modules, the club will have traveling G Scale layout.