Size: 3' x 24'

    Scale: HO

    Era: 1960s-Present

     Type: Yard

     Built: 2005

     Description:  The new DeLany Yard is the latest evolution of the original Delany Yard Complex, which was retired in early 2005.  Dad and I had finally maxed out the 16' x 2.5' space of the original modules, and decided to retire them and build all new modules.  The new yard complex will feature a larger classification yard, a new autorack unloading facility, and a newer and larger engine facility and shop complex.  The classification yard holds approximately 75 cars, while the autorack facility holds 24 autoracks.  The new engine facility features a large sanding and fueling pad, and 3 locomotive storage tracks.  The shop complex area features a new Walthers 135' turntable, and a diesel shop capable of servicing 12 locomotives inside the shop building itself.  The total capacity of the locomotive servicing area will be approximately 50 locomotives.  The trackwork has been designed to allow for multiple train movements in and out of the yard, to both the inside and outside main lines.  The design of the engine facility will allow for multiple lashups of diesels to move in and out of the facility simultaneously.  The overall design of the yard has recently been modified to include a corner module on the left end of the yard.  This will allow for two run-through yard tracks, in addition to the 4 stub end yard tracks.-Dan DeLany