The trackplan for the Ocalla Tramway has gone under many revisions before finally settling down onto this one.
They trackplan is a 4x8ft plan based on an HOn30 plan called the Laguna Platt. The plan includes an On30 interchange, engine facility and turntable, mine, and an ever climbing, winding right of way to the mine.Sharp curves and steep grades abound on this compact layout, so only locomotives and rolling stock with short wheel bases can make the climb. Diminutive 2-Truck shays and 0-4-0 Porter locomotives will make up the roster and small 2 axle rolling stock.
Structures are fairly minimal, the dominant ones being the small engine facility and transfer station. There is a small depot and water tank used by the OT towards the center of the layout as well as a water stop on the mountain side along the route to the mine.
The Ocalla Tramway is not meant to be a serious layout, but a fun one. And what point is there in having a hobby if you can't have fun with it?
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