Overview

The Longhorn Railroad is named after our beloved pet Longhorn cow!  Tim has dreamed of building a G gauge railroad for over 30 years, and finally, that dream is coming to life. The railroad design is centered around fun and accessibility. We are excited to expand the railroad over time – this is just the beginning!

This lift out bridge and track allow operators access to the interior of the elevated mainline loop of the Longhorn Railway (T. Neja, 2025).

Highlights

We built elevated benchwork throughout to support the track. The layout includes a large main yard, featuring a “Timesaver” switching puzzle.

Trackside structures are found throughout the elevated benchwork which maintains a level grade for trains while following the sloping terrain (T. Neja, 2025).

Layout Specifications

A 230-foot main line that loops around trees and the yard, next to the shop and “Man Room”! Track power is available for visiting neighbors and friends to run their own trains; however, we’re in the process of transitioning to RailPro control with power from onboard batteries.

 

           

Scale1:22.5
Track gauge (mm)45
Code330
Total length (ft.)
Mainline (ft.)230
Maximum gradient (%)0
Mainline0
Control systemRailPro
MainlineOn-board battery power; track power