All Aboard! The Tech and Teamwork Behind the Pacific Southern Show
Oct 14, 2022
A recent feature in The Montgomery News offers a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to bring the Pacific Southern Railway’s annual model train show to life — and it’s much more than just flipping a switch.
The article highlights the club’s extensive use of custom technology, including a computer-controlled dispatch system, hand-built track infrastructure, and synchronized signaling that mimics real railroad operations. Running the trains requires coordination between multiple members, each assigned roles ranging from engineers to yardmasters to dispatchers — just like on a full-scale railroad.
Beyond the tech, the show is a labor of love. Members work year-round to maintain the layout and rehearse operations to ensure a smooth and immersive experience for the public. The result? A multi-level, 12,000-foot HO scale layout that leaves visitors of all ages amazed.
Read the full article here:
All Aboard for the Pacific Southern Model Railroad Shows
