Welcome to the United Verde and Pacific Railroad. Following intermittently; a description of the progress (or lack) in building a 2.5" scale railroad. The namesake railroad was built not far from the present location in order to haul gold, silver, lead and copper ore from the underground mines at Jerome, AZ. The reborn railroad is being built to carry people and other critters, because the builder loves trains and model building. As of this date, the railroad has some 200 feet of track in place and set in an initial layer of ballast. As winter progresses, ballast will settle and more will be needed in the spring. In the mean time, construction of track panels will continue as weather permits and time is available. Also planned is additional rolling stock and a locomotive for continued construction.
Track laying began this summer (2008) at Rock Creek with the construction of the Rock Creek bridge. Construction proceeded west to the yard lead and maintenance facility turntable (future).
Track also forged eastward into east-range and toward Mineral Springs and Navajo Tank, yet some distance away. Stay tuned.
What track gauge are you using? John M.
ReplyDelete7.5" gauge. Hi, nice to know someone is looking.
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