Jon Schmidt - Nicasio Northern

Bill Kaufman's State Belt and Jon Schmidt's Nicasio Northern are offered as a 2-Fer. Sessions are offered Friday. The layouts are about 20 minutes apart in San Rafael. You will want to leave the hotel around 8:15 AM to arrive at Bill's by 9:30. Traffic can be tough, but you will have fantastic views from choice of bridges on the the ride!

This is an enjoyable switching layout in a great setting, the trip to get here includes spectacular views of the San Francisco Bay as you cross the Golen Gate or Richmond-San Rafael Bridge.

The Nicasio Northern Railway is a freelanced 1920’s North Bay railroad with both freight and passenger operations. It runs from Bayside to Ureeka. Bayside is an active port with passenger ferries to SF. 60% sceniced. The NNRwy is HO, all steam (plus Doodlebug), with Soundtraxx sound and Digitrax DCC. TT&TO, car movements using JMRI operations, and fast clock. It occupies a 15’ by 21’ space under the garage.

The Nicasio Northern is NOT disabled accessible (stairs). 5 operators, comprising dispatcher, yardmaster, switching, and road crews.

You can find more information and operating documents on Jon's website: www.trxndesign.com/NNRwy/

modified 4/17/2024