Facilities

The railroad is spread out over 35 plus acres along the upper edge of the Cumberland Plateau. It is a signal controlled, single track railroad with bi-directional operation and follows the terrain of the hillsides.

Track

Track gauge is 7½" with curves laid at 75/8" to accommodate long wheelbase equipment
Minimum radius is 60' on mainline and 50' in industrial areas and the mountain branch
Maximum grade is 2% on mainline, 3% in industrial areas and the mountain branch
Minimum clearance width is 19" from centerline of track
Minimum overhead clearance height is 60"
Shortest passing siding will hold a 60' train
Turnouts are #8 on mainline, #7 on mountain branch and #6 in yards and industrial areas
Most turnouts are sprung and some key turnouts are remote controlled by engineer as they approach
Signals are located on all mainline blocks and are manually controlled by engineers as they enter and leave blocks
There are 15 trestles and 15 small bridges including a working drawbridge
There is one tunnel with an interior clearance of 41" width by 60" height located on the mountain branch

Access and Service

10' powered scissors style lift is available for unloading and loading with a capacity of 2,000 pounds
12 open steaming bays with a 16' transfer table, boiler water and electric available
Water for steam engines is available at Eagle Point, Saddleback, Cumberland and Coalmont
Elevated locomotive and car service rack
Gravel parking areas for about 40 cars
RV & tent camping
Patio and other lounging areas
New electric locomotive charging station that spans to all Eagle Point yard tracks

Additional facilities for club members

Carbarn storage building
Roundhouse with shop area with storage for 12 steam engines and indoor steaming bays