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A couple years ago, the club decided to install a replica of Philadelphia 30th Street Station in a prominent location on the club layout. Member Drew McCann constructed the sub structure during his catenary project. Last year we had a model builder make the station builder. We had an idea for the ground surface that would allow viewers to see the tracks, platforms & trains below street level. Last night the ground plane portion was completed. All the street and parking areas are plexiglass to allow sightlines below.

If you in the Cherry Hill area this Saturday, stop by the Cherry Valley RR and see it in person.

 

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Nothing short of superb;   an inspiring, innovative well executed area on one of -- if not THE [ opinion ]  -- best 0 scale layouts in the country.  I especially like the hard overhead.

With best regards,

SZ          [ who used to work ( yes, I actually got dirt under my fingernails...) at 30th St ]

PS  I imagine a lot of 2 railers wished this layout were closer to their home-- I know I do.

Dear List,

We are very fortunate to have members like Chris Crane to share their fine talents with not only other club members but also our guests that come to visit the Cherry Valley at our Open Houses held throughout the year promoting O Scale 2 Rail and the Model Railroading hobby.

The club is now on Facebook under Cherry Valley Model Railroad Club- Merchantville NJ, please visit us and 'LIKE' us.

If you are ever in the Philly/South Jersey area and would like to visit the Cherry Valley please do not hesitate to contact me.

We are also always looking for modelers of any scales to join our fine group of Merry Men.

Thank you. 

John P. Dunn Sr. President CVMRR

jdunn8888@comcast.net  or 609-432-2871

 

Thank you all for the kind accolades.

There is much more to do by detailing out the street scene with people, vehicles, fencing, signs, etc. It does look pretty cool in its present austere state, but I want every day realism in the scene. Erik and his colleagues are great examples.

Steinzeit: 'one of the best', that's a bit embarrassing, as there are so many talented people in our hobby. Thank you from us.

Tom, we had considered including the trolley tracks along the south side of the station, even the elevated. But decided not to go there.

We are using a mid-1950's era, the JFK Blvd. bridge in front of the building was not yet built.

At some distant date, we may get ambitious and add the elevated platforms and tracks on the building's north side. (Way distant date!)

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