FAQ

Is CVRY a club, and how do I join?

CVRY is a privately owned railroad where friends and guests get together to play trains. You are welcome to visit the railroad and participate in any of the activities as an invited guest, please contact us first.

What is the current status of the railroad?

There is currently a loop of about 800 feet completed. A wye on one side of the loop is under construction. The next project we will be working on is an engine house, made from a cargo container.  If you are interested in working on any of the projects, let us know.

What is the scale of the railroad?

The railroad is built as a 2-1/2 inch scale narrow-gauge railroad. However, any equipment built for a nominal 7-1/2 inch gauge is welcome.

What visiting equipment is allowed?

Equipment in 2-1/2 inch scale, as well as other scales is welcome, as long as it meets IBLS standards for 7-1/2 inch gauge. Wherever possible clearances have been made wider to accommodate some of the 3-3/4 inch scale equipment. Due to immoveable objects, we have one 50-foot mainline radius. All other radii are a minimum 85 feet.

What are some of the equipment limitations?

• We are located in an arid hillside location. This means that operation of coal or wood fired equipment must be limited to the rainy season ( Dec.-Mar.) to avoid fires.
• The tightest radius is 50 feet, on the shop loop
• There is one mainline grade of 4%, with several others at 2%

DEDICATION

This railroad is dedicated to Daisy (1995-2002), constant companion and enthusiastic participant in anything I was doing. Together, we have walked every inch of the proposed right-of-way a hundred times over, me, trying to sight the correct line around the hillside, she, hoping there would be a squirrel around the next bend.
Rest in Peace, my little Friend.