HO Gauge Layouts
Our club has six HO layouts only 4 displayed here, the other 2 are our Play and Drive layouts.
Cockatoo Line
Cockatoo Line – Port Kembla to Moss Vale
This is an analogue (DC) layout, features include Port Kembla Harbour with wheat silos and container depot; steel works under construction onto a coal mine then further south to Moss Vale.
South Coast Digital Layout
This is our Digital or DCC (Digital Command Control) Layout. This means each loco has a computer chip that allows multiple locos to run at varying speeds and direction at the same time on the same track. Hand controllers link to the locos by plug in stations or radio system. There are two South Coast circuits with a third branch line travelling to a rustic western township. Features include modern Digital NSWGR trains, whether freight or passenger; township; farm areas; old Clyde River bridge; industrial area; RFS tribute as they overcome the 2019-20 bush fire; police confronting a bikie group; garbage bin collection and a dinosaur hiding in the back trees (Try and find it when you arrive). Started operating in 2020.
Croobyar Station Layout
This is an analogue (DC) layout, features include NSW trains like fast XPT train or 3801 steam loco pulled passenger or freight train; the 2 circuits travel through a tunnel, past a waterfall and river. Croobyar township has an industrial area, meatworks, freight shunting area, operating turntable and a “live” international soccer match. This is our oldest layout at more thean 10 years old.
Missouri - Pacific Layout
Our Missouri-Pacific Layout is a dynamic, ongoing project currently transitioning from traditional analog power (DC) to a modern Digital Command Control (DCC) system to allow independent multi-train operations. Even while under construction, we regularly bring the layout to life during our open days, welcoming visitors to watch the diverse fleet of trains navigate the evolving scenery