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Ocean Grove Train Show 2004

Central Jersey N Trak Modular Layout

Once again, the N Trak folks came and set up their massive modular railroad.  The logistics alone are impressive.  The Central Jersey club has taken an awkward process and made it look almost effortless. They did their homework, so to speak.  Thanks to an excellent control and power system which they devised, they cab run long trains with ease.  At Ocean Grove, they run one hundred-car consist after another.  Somehow, they make it look easy.  Easy?  If you ever tried to put N scale cars on track, you know that it can be arduous. Amazingly, break-away trains are rare on their pike. I have seen some impressive train operations, but few come close to what the Central Jersey crew does.  It is always a pleasure to do the Ocean Grove show with the congenial folks of Central Jersey N-Trak.

A small Yule display, with a Lionel "Blue Comet" tree ornament as centerpiece.  It played Jingle Bells.  We suspect it was retaliation for our musical animated carousels.	The detail of these modules is hard to capture on film.  It is fine work.
Here's the layout in action.	Dave takes a break to smile at the camera.  He is an ardent N scaler.
Bill had just finished putting together a long consist of freight cars.	Bill catches a glimpse of a passing train
Hard at work? Dan clowns during a lull.

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