The railroad has over 5 miles of main line 7.5" gauge track, 1,130 feet of trestles, 200 switches, bi-directional running with 20 passing sidings, 30 signal blocks, 30 industrial sidings, 2 rail yards, and multiple routes with 9 junctions.

Carol and I had the pleasure of visiting Russ's track June 18th to 20th 2001.

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Yard at Hidden Valley next to Engine & Car Storage/Shop

Camping area at Hidden Valley Yard

Climax parked at Needles located at south end on Mirror Lake

Climax on siding wating for approaching train

Bridge near Green River

Trestle at Three Mile Island. I went slow here because the bog is 10' deep. The trestle pilings were installed in the winter when the bog was frozen over.

Mirror Lake trestle from Avalanche to Seaside

Passing at Corner Town. Second yard and only water stop at this end of the track. I learned not to pass up a water stop!

Engine & Car Storage Barn

Shop at Engine & Car Storage Barn

Russ's home located above Reed Lake

Mara and Russ