CLUBS & ASSOCIATIONS

The California Southern Model Railroad Club was formed in 1984 with the merger of the North Orange County Modular Railroaders and the Cerritos Valley Model Railroad Club. The purpose was to build and operate a HO scale railroad for the enjoyment of its members. Construction began shortly after acquiring suitable quarters for a model railroad.

Our first layout was a single track line with passing sidings. There was a yard at each end of the run, with a connecting track to form a continuous loop. There were numerous problems with the design, mainly focusing on accessibility. Some areas were in excess of 4 feet from the nearest aisle, making it difficult, if not impossible to do routine maintenance.

After 10 years of operation things were beginning to wear out. The HO scale layout presently under construction is our second one. It was decided by the club membership in early 1996 that the old layout should be replaced with new one. A series of meetings and surveys resulted in what the membership wanted in a layout. Several plans were submitted and in early 1997 one was selected.

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