This page contains a listing of "Pennsy flavored" layouts that have been published over the years...both in magazines and in layout design books.
In the case of layouts presented in design books or for design ideas, critical feedback may be provided. In the case of layouts highlighting the work of a modeler, this will not be the case. Each and every modeler is the "superintendent" of their system and have a right to balance "proto-realism" vs. "modeler's license". To each his own!
Thanks to all who have contributed to this list. New submissions may be directed to j-e-r-r-y@p-e-n-n-s-y-r-r-.c-o-m. Thank you.
Altoona to Pittsburgh over Horse Shoe Curve, by Doug Taylor, published in the May 1998 issue of Model Railroader. HO scale.
Lessons of the South Penn, by Neal Schorr, published in the April 1997 issue of Model Railroader (an earlier article appeared in the May 1990 issue of Model Railroader). Models the never completed South Pennsylvania RR from Conway Yard west of Pittsburgh to Enola Yard near Harrisburg over what is in reality today the Pennsylvania Turnpike. HO scale, 16' by 24', 30" minimum radius curves, number 6 turnouts, 1.8% maximum grade, walk around design. Mid to large size layout.
Pennsylvania Railroad Middle and Pittsburgh Divisions, by John Armstrong, published in Twenty Custom Designed Track Plans, Kalmbach Publishers. Models Harrisburg to Pittsburgh (both represented by loops) over Horseshoe Curve including representation of Altoona. Features Spruce Tunnels, Jacks Narrows along the Juniata River, a steel mill, jumpover track, Rockville Bridge, Cresson, Gallitizin, Allegheny and New Portage Tunnels. S scale, 24' by 32', 48" minimum radius mainline curves, mostly number 6 turnouts, 2.5% maximum grade, walk around design. Large size layout.
Comments available in the "PRR-Talk" Archives indicate that the tunnel area is not realistic per the prototype and that the layout seems designed with the intent of running trains westbound up the grade. For eastbounds, there are some operational problems, particularly for eastbounds wishing to enter the Altoona yard.
Pennsylvania Railroad Schuylkill Division (Eastern Region), by John Armstrong, published in Creative Layout Design, Kalmbach Publishers. The design is O scale- 26' x 26'. Incudes catenary in it's design thus allowing one to run almost every type of Pennsy loco! Charles J. Chandler II is presently finishing up an HO version of this layout.
A Bedroom-sized HO Pennsy Layout, by John Winter, published in the March 1997 issue of Model Railroader. HO scale.
Horse Shoe Curve, by Franklin Doeringer, published in the September 1996 issue of Railroad Model Craftsman. N scale, 8' by 10', circa 1870's.
Pennsylvania Railroad Northeastern Division, by Dave Messer, published in the June 1996 issue of Railroad Model Craftsman. HO scale.
What If The Pennsylvania Railroad Had Taken Over, by Dave Messer, published in the October 1995 issue of Railroad Model Craftsman. 23 1/2' by 32'.
Ken McCorry's Pennsylvania Railroad, published in the March 1994 issue of Railmodel Journal. HO scale, 31' by 79', bi-level. Layout web site.
The Pennsylvania RR, Eastern Division, by Bill Gruber, published in the August 1993 issue of Railroad Model Craftsman. HO scale.
Ken McCorry's Buffalo Line Pennsylvania Railroad, published in the May 1993 issue of Railmodel Journal (an earlier article appeared in the November 1992 issue of Railroad Model Craftsman). HO scale, 16' by 32', four levels. Layout web site.
Bob Davis' Pennsylvania Railroad Blue Mountain Division, published in the March 1993 issue of Railmodel Journal. HO scale.
It's September 1950 on the PRR, by Dave Frary, published in the January 1993 issue of Model Railroader. HO scale.
Pennsylvania Railroad, by Dave Frary, a nine part series published in Model Railroader beginning in January 1993. The series of articles were also later published by Kalmbach as a book The Pennsy Middle Division in HO Scale. HO scale, 11' by 16'.
Gary Salzgaber's HO Pennsylvania Middle Division, by Jim Hediger, published in the March 1992 issue of Model Railroader (earlier articles appeared in the March 1889 issue of Model Railroading and the March 1981 issue of Model Railroader). HO scale, 22' by 33', "E" shaped layout.
Dave Messer's Pennsylvania Northern Railroad, published in the February 1990 issue of Railroad Model Craftsman. HO scale.
Pennsylvania Railroad Harrisburg to Buffalo, New York, by Mark Olstyn, published in the November 1989 issue of Model Railroading. HO scale.
Remembering the Pennsylvania RR, by Ken Pearson, published in the November 1988 issue of Model Railroader. HO scale, giant layout.
Meet the Mushroom, by John Armstrong, Model Railroader, October 1987. A double track dogbone over which trains can shuttle to represent Pennsy panhandle traffic thru Steubenville. (Pennsy mainline to St. Louis thru Steubenville.)
Joe Folco's Pennsylvania Railroad, published in the May 1986 issue of Model Railroading. HO scale, 21' by 22'.
The Central Ontario goes Pennsy, by Eric Brunger, published in the September 1985 issue of Model Railroader. O scale, 32' by 32'.
Bellefonte Central and Pennsylvania Railroad Interchange, by Robert Schleicher, published in the March 1985 issue of Model Railroading. HO Scale, 9' by 12'.
Modeling the Pennsylvania Railroad as a Double-Track Mainline or a Single-Track Shortline, by Robert Schleicher, published in the March and April 1985 issues of Model Railroading. This is the north/south Pennsy mainline running north from the the east/west 4 track which supplies most of the traffic toward Watsontown. N scale, 9' by 12', and HO scale 18' by 24'.
Silk City Model Railroad Club Pennsylvania Railroad, published in the January 1985 issue of Model Railroading. HO scale, 40' by 100'.
Timefreeze: 1946 on the PRR, by Jim Schwingle, published in the November 1983 issue of Railroad Model Craftsman. HO scale, 10' by 25'.
Al Notarione's Pennsylvania and Westbrook Railroad, by Bram Bailey, published in the November 1982 issue of Model Railroader. HO scale.
North Penn Club's North Pennsylvania Railroad Company, Ltd., by Dave Reichey, published in the March 1982 issue of Model Railroader. HO scale.
Pennsylvania Railroad Seashore Lines, by Louis Fols, published in the August 1978 issue of Model Railroader. N scale.
Pennsylvania Railroad Scioto Valley Subdivision, by Lloyd Miller, published in the June 1977 issue of Model Railroader. HO scale, 8' by 22'.
Pennsylvania, Santa Fe and Pacific System, by David Waddington, published in the October 1976 issue of Model Railroader. O scale.
Dick Kendall's Pennsylvania Railroad Grayton Road Division, by Don Coppola, published in the October 1975 issue of Model Railroader. HO scale, includes horseshoe curve.
Richard Bradley's Pennsylvania and Maryland Railroad, published in the September 1972 issue of Railroad Model Craftsman. HO scale.
Alex Landesco's Pennsylvania Model Railroad, published in the July 1965 issue of Railroad Model Craftsman. HO scale.
Maryland and Pennsylvania, by Model Railroader Staff, a multi-part series published in Model Railroader beginning in December 1964. HO scale.
A. A. Landesco Jr.'s Pennsylvania Model Railroad, published in the April 1964 issue of Railroad Model Craftsman. HO scale.
Zoo Junction - A Super Plan for a Club, by Paul W. Borthwick, published in the December 1958 issue of Model Railroader. HO scale.
Pennsylvania Railroad, by John Armstrong, published in the July 1954 issue of Model Railroader. HO scale, 12' by 19', includes horseshoe curve.
Roy Wagner's Pennsylvania Southern, published in the April 1947 issue of Model Railroader. O scale, 22' by 26'
Gallitizin/Cresson Area, published in the April 1940 issue of Model Railroader.
The Pennsylvania Model Railroad, by Harry Albrecht, published in the January 1934 issue of Model Railroader. HO scale.
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