A HOe layout by H.G & E.Lawrence
Scale 009 (4mm/1ft)
Gauge 9mm
Size 16’ x 8’

Pfaffenbrücke is a fictictious narrow gauge line sited somewhere in the eastern part of Austria in an indeterminate fairly modern period. As well as service and freight workings a substantial number of steam trains operate.

The layout was inspired by a visit to the Ybbstalbahn, in particular the preserved section between Keinberg Gaming and Lunz am See known as the Bergstrecke (mountain section) and many of the structures are based on those found along the line.

The two girder bridges at Hühnernest and Wetterbach inspired the virtual scratch building of the viaduct in brass. The buildings are also scratch built using three layers of plasticard based on structures in the area.

The station was modelled using Pfaffenschlag as inspiration, hence the name of the layout.

Baseboards were built using traditional methods ie timber. Legs are integral.

Tillig track and points are on the public side with Peco N gauge points & track in the fiddle yard. All are powered by Seep point motors. Control is analogue but the layout has been wired to allow considerable flexibility. One controller is fixed and is by Modelex, the other is a walkabout.

Stock is a mixture of Lilliput, Bachman and Roco with a smattering of scratch built items. Couplings are standard.

The back scene was painted by Roy Crabtree.