Corona Model Railroad Society

Corona, like many towns, developed and prospered only through the presence of a railroad. It's an important part of our history. One that can be represented, not only educationally, but historically as an exciting visual model. The Corona Model Railroad Society was created to represent 1940's Corona in the heyday of its citrus production. But not only its agriculture. The lumber, mining, manufacturing and all the trackside industries engaged in trade from other communities to other countries. This is the story of how Corona became what it is today, and the railroad's major role during the past. An entire house, which sets on the park property, is devoted to the 600 sq. ft. display. The model railroad is fully operational depicting a part of Corona and local points east with the Santa Fe main line and the Pacific Electric system. SANTA FE, PACIFIC ELECTRIC and SOUTHERN PACIFIC represented. SCALE HO (1/87) Period modeled 1949 – Corona, Riverside and Fullerton, California Room Area (sq ft) 700 (Includes small front room) Layout Area (sq ft) 565 (81%) Total all track (ft) 650 (guess) Staging track (ft) 156 (8 tracks – 312 cars) Layout Height 41” - Staging 48” – Corona, Riverside 51” - Fullerton Track Atlas code 83 super-flex – brown ties Helix Double track-2% grade (approximate) Turnouts Peco streamline Number of turnouts 98+ Turnout minimums #6 mainline -#5 other Turnout Control Circuitron Tortoise switch machines Bench-work Open grid Roadbed Cork and/or homosote over 3/4” plywood Curve radii Minimum 24” – at Porphyry Train control (DCC) NCE PH Pro, command station and 5 amp power station. NCE CAB04e hand controllers. 15 UTP’s strategically placed. Background Scenery Painted by Corona Art Association Follow our progress: http://www.cmrsclub.org

Mission: The purpose of the club shall be: • To build and operate a railroad layout to visually depict the historical importance of the railroads in the development of Corona. • To provide educational activities and demonstrations for the general public. • To do rail-fan activities. • To make trips to railroad related activities, including rail excursions and museums. • To promote safety in relation to railroad activities. • To socialize among other railroad interest members. For Membership information, please contact: Jim Hammond [email protected] Our Member at large Rosemary Capuano- [email protected] Page Admin: Sean Dickerson [email protected] Open First and Third Saturdays, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM General Business Meetings: Fourth Tuesday every month at 7:00 PM