The HO layout is heavily influenced by the PRR and the Philadelphia area however logging and quarrying operations are also included. Steam and diesel motive power move freight and passenger cars through detailed scenes with many scratch built structures, hand made trees and a variety of natural landscaping materials. A large yard with an operational turntable is adjacent to the urban area which has multiple large industrial structures and local backdrop photographs.
This area took first place at the New Haven NMRA National convention 2009. This was taken before the water was added.