Köln Mülleimer

This layout was built to show what could be done in a limited space.

The scenic part of the layout is 2m long and just over 30 cm deep. There is a fiddle yard, though this could be added to a curve, so it would stick out the front of the layout, if it were in a domestic situation. A box bedroom would be an ideal location for this layout.

The basis of the layout is a small yard served by one of the larger freight yards around the city. This type of yard is vanishing but may still be found. There is a small factory on the site and this still receives the odd wagon load of freight. A truncated passenger line is served by a mixture of trains. Loco hauled push pull trains or the new Talent units. Normally the station only has an infrequent out of rush hour service. However the "Volksangenfest “ has caused a flurry of extra services. There may even be the very occasional Dampfzug!

The track plan has been designed to maximise operation, with limited facilities. Many of the buildings are on their second life as are many items used on the layout. Hence, in part, the name of the layout. One use of a Mülleimer is a recycling bin! If you have any questions about ” Layouts You Can Live With “, German modelling or this layout in particular, do ask the operator. Wealden Railway Group 3.5m long 2m scenic 3 feet deep over
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