Photo's of the SJVRR
On this page you'll find photos of the life of the SJVMRR. There are series of images from our swap meets, regular club meetings, and even road trips that we occasionally rent a bus for.
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Our Layout
A fish eye overview
Jason Powers took this general overview of the layout usuing wide angle lens. Hopefully he'll get us some better shots soon.
South Bound at the Helix Siding
Dynamic brakes are howling and brake dust fills the air as C&O 6023 heads south bound with a general frieght. The train will enter the helix to the lower level in about another ten feet. Don Sillence engine, scenery by Ken Leach. Photo by Rich Ivins.
Switching at RJ Rohde Mills
Rohde Mills has grown to the point the owners decided they needed to buy a switcher to reduce the cost of paying the SJV switching fees. A fresh coat of paint makes the owners of this 2nd hand switcher happy. Rich Ivins photo
The SJVRR in 1966
Back in the beginning, the club was located in Mishawaka, in a private house across the street from Bob's Hobby Shop. Here are a few photo's from those early days
Engine storage area, circa 1966
The Engine Storage area was a busy place on the early layout
Time for lunch.
Since the dispatcher told the crew of this southbound through freight that they're going to be here a while, they decided to get a bite at a favorite local restaurant. Club 27 is the hot spot (and only spot) in Derbin City. SJV engine, scenery, structure and photo by Rich Ivins.
Mainline Traffic
Heavy mainline traffic passes Fluke Tools several times daily.
Upper Deck
A colorful scene on the upper deck
Operating The Layout
Polishing the rails
NYC 1601 is heading towards Chasey Yard for a crew change. Once he clears, Extra 81 (not pictured) will be switching Fluke Tools. Len Holt engine, Jim Chamberlin structure and scenery, Rich Ivins photo.
Northbound over Route 27
The crew has been changed, engines turned and serviced, and now NYC 1601 is northbound over Route 27 enroute to Indianapolis. The Southern Indiana coal is bound for the steel mills around gary Indiana. Len Holt engines, scenery by RJ Rohde and Jim Chamberlin, Rich Ivins photo.
Us at work
Our scenery crew at work
Ken working in Kruegers loop and Gary working on the Styrofoam Quarry on our layout.
Jason Powers photo
Goofing Off
Rich Ivins bought a new lens for his camera. Here we see Rich (foreground mugging for the camera), Denny (sitting on the left), Little Joe (standing), Duane (sitting in the background), and Don (over Rich's shoulder) taking a break.
Jason Powers photo
Don as Godzilla
Here we see more of us relaxing. We think Don is trying to get a role as Godzilla in some upcoming production.
Railfan Trips
Why no photos'
We have hosted a few railfan trips recently, but the guys haven't sent us any pictures. So thier either having too good a time, or are really just sitting around at home. Anyway, as soon as I get some, we'll post them.
Dave Carr Visits
Dave Carr visits the club from Oregon
Members Layouts
PRSI RR
The Pacific River and South Independance RR is a 15'x26' DCC layout with approximately 220 feet of signaled main line trackage running over three decks. Passenger operation is king on this transition era pike featuring 36" curves and number 8-mainline turnouts. Trackage, 3-color signaling and the control system are complete while several bridges, including a 410 foot high-steel viaduct, and evolving sceanery are being applied daily..
Signals
Westbound trains get a friendly wave from the Signal Maintainer as they pass under the cantilever bridge at the east end of Prosper on Jim Chamberlin's Pacific River and South Independence layout.
Eastbound Special
Its will be a short wait for the Eastbound 'Special' to pass the local freight holed-up at Prosper on Jim Chamberlin's Pacific River and South Independence layout.
