Dolly Varden Mines Railway, On30

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Uploaded by on Jun 26, 2009

Dolly Varden is an On30 model railway exhibition layout, built by Dan Pickard & John Hunter...a couple of Australian modellers. Based on the prototype Dolly Varden mining operation in British Columbia around 1920.

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  • Further update as well, our Dolly Varden was sold recently, crated up, packed into a 20' container, and shipped across to Florida. It is now part of a railroad modelling display being run by Dave Revelia. It is on display with the Sundance Central Fn3 layout, the Silverton Central Sn3 layout, and a heap of diorama's.

    Dan

  • Thanks Vic,

    The ore cars are scratchbuilt. I used a modified cast resin underframe (from my own master/mould for a 20' flatcar), with basswood timber sides. Trucks are from Boulder Valley.

    Dan

  • Thankyou for the feedback. I few technical points...

    just over 28' long, just under 2' deep;

    5 modules (or 6 if you include the water front extension;

    runs on automatic with 3 independent reversing circuits;

    setup time about 90 min, pack down in 30 min;

    a little over 2 years construction time;

    built by 2 modellers, living about 200 miles apart...

    Cheers,

    Dan

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  • Sweet!!! A great layout....I recall seeing a couple of the pieces viewed in Freerails I believe.

    Great layour by a couple of great modelers.....You really raised the bar with this one Dan :)

  • A very nice layout and great songs.

  • where did you get that version of whistin rufus?

  • WOW! Impressive! Hats off to both of you for such a fine piece of art. I've had that book for several years along with some On30 cars hoping for one day to have a layout like yours. Great inspiration. One question: Are the large gons scratchbuilt or a kit?

    Vic

  • Outstanding work !!!!

    Move over Red Stag Lumber Co.

    Great Scenery !!!!!

    Many Regards: The R&P Lumber Co.

  • striking, amazing layout. Music.... !!!! God bless you.

  • What a magnificent and highly detailed mine railroad, Love this to bits. Hat off to the two modellers who built this. Thanks for sharing!

    What music or artist is this? The music is just my cup of tea! ha ha. '' Pipes ''

  • skill and ability and imagination of a high order ... a delight to see .. thankyou.

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