Layout

Layout Overview and Technical Details

Area Modelled

Click on place names in the diagram above to see photos of those locations. If the map links don’t work, these are the links to individual locations.

Cartier Subdivision

Nickel Subdivision

Webbwood Subdivision

Little Current Subdivision

Track Plan

Crosssection

Technical Details

Railroad Canadian Pacific Railway (CP Rail): Sudbury Division
Time Period 1970-79
Track Visible: handlaid code 55, 70 & 83
Hidden: flextrack code 100
Standards Maximum Mainline Grade: 1.5%
Turnouts (mainline): #8 or greater
Turnouts (industry & hidden): #6
Minimum Mainline Radius: Mainline 30 inches(hidden)
Track Centres: 2 inch spacing
Track Occupancy Control Dispatcher Controlled – Signalled CTC on Cartier Subdivision main line (in progress)
Branch lines are currently using a form of OCS (Occupancy Clearance System – like Track Warrants on US RRs) but may use Timetable & Train Orders in the future
Command Control System NCE DCC

Recent Posts

2025 Fall Open House

All Aboard for the WRMRC 2025 Fall Open House!

Join us on Saturday, October 18th, and step into a miniature world of wonder and craftsmanship as we showcase our CP Sudbury Division layout to the public.

Our open house offers a unique blend of nostalgia, artistry, and technical wonder — perfect for all ages. This is your chance to see the magic behind the scenes, learn some new techniques, or maybe spark a new passion.

Overall view of Romford with “The Canadian” meeting the North Bay Turn. Freight from Toronto seen behind rock cut on Parry Sound Sub.

Whether you’re a seasoned modeller, a novice looking to find inspiration, or just hoping to enjoy a captivating day out with the family, our open house promises an enjoyable journey through the miniature world of prototype railway modelling.

For people attending the Real Rails convention in Burlington, we’ll also open the layout on the Sunday afternoon *for convention attendees.* So you don’t want to miss that if you came in from out of town for the convention.

Hope to see you there!

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