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The article on the Gum Stump & Snowshoe RR appeared in Model Railroader Magazine, April 1966, pp. 32-33. The author, Chuck Yungkurth, explains the use of two engines instead of a runaround as well as the reason for the turnout wiring. Ages ago, I believe I actually read the article that pitched the GS&S Ry, I believe in a book put out by Kalmbach that was in my local library. It always struck me as an interesting concept for a fun small layout. I wondered what others thought about the concept, and whether or not anyone had translated it into O Scale? As I recall the layout really puts a limit on train size. However, I do believe that one could build that RR in On30 on the original 1′ x 6′ platform by limiting the rolling stock to Porter locos and cars 18′ or less. Some of the limiting factors are the length of the switchback stubs, the percent of grade, and the equipment length. He first mentioned the stub length as 15″ and later as 16″.

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I also seem to recall seeing a suggestion long ago to reverse the siding at the top (was that gum stump, or snowshoe?) and to run the locomotive to viewers left. This had the added benefit of the locomotive wanted to always being at the front during the steepest part of the downgrade, passing under the bridge. Is there an anyrail file you can share? I use RR-Track software myself but it should be an easy conversion.

Built By: John G Description: Stump Gum is a takeoff of the classic Gum, Stump & Snowshoe switching layout from the 1960s. I wanted to try a few ideas. a) joining complicated module sets with something simple such as clasp latches, no track joins. b) making a complete home switching layout in a double-triple set with yard and industries while being compatible with t-trak. c)

I also remember the Gum Stump and Snowshoe. The first version of my narrow-to-standard gauge coal transfer used it as the switchback to gain elevation. The idea of the bridge looked so silly I removed it on my current layout, built a conventional switchback up the side of the hill, and saved the cost of the bridge. My favorite design of that size is the Gum Stump & Snowshoe which dates all the way back to 1966. In its original format, it’s designed to be operated by two engines, giving you some operational intrigue. At the momen I have the Bachmann EZ Track Book and the chapter in it on the Midwest Quarry RR which is basically the GS&S on a 2 foot by 8 foot shelf. The biggest difference is that the lowest leg of the switch back curves into a tunnel and the third track of the yard is replaced by a dummy O scale standard guage two rail track.

After some discussions, the design I turned to was the famous Gum Stump and Snowshoe – originally a 6’X1′ switching layout in HO. This is a long term favorite of mine, in fact the most favorite among the famous classic switching layout like the Time Saver and Inglenook. I am new to modelling. I am starting to plan an ho layout that I can build with my kids. I am looking for a theme that would allow me to have „playable action“ steepest part in the layout to keep them engaged long after we are done building it. I have been doing a At the momen I have the Bachmann EZ Track Book and the chapter in it on the Midwest Quarry RR which is basically the GS&S on a 2 foot by 8 foot shelf. The biggest difference is that the lowest leg of the switch back curves into a tunnel and the third track of the yard is replaced by a dummy O scale standard guage two rail track.

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Atlas code 55. Note that I never got around to drawing the bridges, but those are all elevated crossings. This one is an adaptation of the famed Gumstump and Snowshoe switching layout with a little more operating There is a famous model RR layout design that features a switchback called „gumstump and snowshoe“. Until now, I thought it was a made up name. 10w 5 View all 2 replies Tom Smith

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This layout strongly resembles the oft-copied „Gum Stump and Snowshoe“ plan. Consider this layout plan: It consists of a Continuous Loop that runs through a Wye, whose branch line leads to a Reversing Loop, within which there is a i have just recently „discovered“ O scale 2 rail, although I’ve been aware of it for many years. Started out in HO in my teens, back in a previous geological era, and still have a number of brass locos and some rolling stock, mostly acquired from my father’s collection after his passing last year. I got into large scale about 20 some years ago, first LGB and then 16mm

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I also seem to recall seeing a suggestion long ago to reverse the siding at the top (was that gum stump, or snowshoe?) and to run the locomotive to viewers left. This had the added benefit of the locomotive always being at the front during the steepest part of the downgrade, passing under the bridge.

I’m starting my layout with an aggregate tram line that will interchange with my standard gauge New York, Vermont &Northern Rwy. I’m going to use an old track plan that Chuck Yungkurth designed The idea called the Gum Stump & Snowshoe for a track plan for my aggregate line. Here’s a picture of it courtesy of MR. It will be slightly modified. The layout is 6 feet long by 12 inches

So I have been unable to find the original layout that I posted about the other day. I went off of what I could from memory and built from it for my new track plan. It is confined to 2.5 X 5.5 feet. I can however, put a removable shelf or table on the lower left of

Date 1 – 13 of 13Switchback layout in On30 I began following this thread earlier this year late last. I moved into an apartment with very limited extra room. I have available some modules that were once my dad and mom’s Lionel modular layout. I am taking three of them and repurposing them to be my On30 narrow gauge layout. I have an area that is roughly 3 feet wide by fifteen what I could from memory feet long. Each module is 48 The trackplan for Pete’s Pumpkins railroad is loosely based on Chuck Yungkurth’s Gum Stump & Snowshoe model railroad – a small 1’x6’ switching layout published in Model Railroader in the 60’s. The hallmark feature of the Gum Stump & Snowshoe was the switchback arrangement that allowed for the mainline to cross over itself. I decided to reverse the

If you look back at in the OGR digital archives, if they go back that far, you should be able to find an article about a 2 rail layout based on this plan. The author did include a run around track. It was a very detailed railroad. Layout size was 2 feet by 12 feet. I tried this as well but the grade is a challenge. It is incorporated into the main layout as a longish animation. A #1n2 SCALE (1:32, 16.5mm gauge): A PORTABLE, GUMSTUMP LAYOUT IN LARGE SCALE Inspired by Alexander Lehmann’s clever, compacted micro version of the Gum Stump & Snowshoe RR, this tiny layout is under construction in 1:32 scale by Les Coleman, from Maresfield, East Sussex England.

Gum Stump is an unincorporated community in Boggs Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is located at latitude 40.98°N, longitude 77.85°W, approximately 5 miles (8.0 km) northwest of Bellefonte, the seat of Centre County. Its elevation is approximately 1,100 ft (340 m). The Bellefonte and Snowshoe Railroad switchbacks are located there. The switchbacks are

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Former Time Warner Cable and BrightHouse customers, sign in to access your roadrunner.com, rr.com, twc.com and brighthouse.com email. The cover layout appears to be a version of Gum Stump and Snowshoe RR from Model Railroader Magazine. More info on Carendt.com website => Carendt.com TT scale Otter Creek Falls Coal & Lumber Rwy layout based on Chuck Yungkurth’s Gum Stump & Snowshoe RR. First test of a 9% grade with 10″ radius S curve to p

the Sept. 1963 MR had a very complete article on his larger Bellefonte and Snowshoe RR. In that article he also The Bellefonte and Snowshoe described the smaller Gum Stump RR and how it eventually grew into a larger RR with holding (staging) tracks.

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