Our 26 acre property consists of both wooded area and a large field. There are three track gauges at Waushakum: 3.5″, 4.75″, and 7.25″. We have 2,264 ft of elevated “high line” consisting of 3.5″ and 4.75″ dual gauge track that winds between pine trees, over a covered bridge and across a wooden trestle. The “ground line” consists of 3,599 ft of 7.25″ gauge track that weaves through the forest in close proximity to the high line and passes through a tunnel. Engines are served by a coaling tower and multiple water standpipes. A brick engine house contains storage tracks for members’ locomotives. A multi-gauge transfer table is used to move equipment from the engine house to the steaming bays, where engines are readied for service. Two hydraulic multi-gauge turntables turn engines and align them for the correct tracks. A railroad-style control tower provides a vantage point of the main yard.
