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John Cubbin Desktop Layouts

Building unique desktop layouts is something I've wanted to do for some time now and here is our initial offering, the Winter Desktop Layout. At just 18" x 16" this layout is small enough to truly sit on a desktop or end table yet with enough scenic detail to make running your locomotives a lot of fun!

The base of this layout is custom profile cut red oak. Wanting to give this layout an old-time look, the oak has been given a faux antique finish with worn and crackled paint. The top coat is actually multiple coats of hand rubbed wax for a warm look as well as for protection.

Though small in diameter, the track has easements leading into its curves as well as prototypical 6" superelevation. By adding these features, locomotives from a Geep to a Marklin Pacific loco comfortably navigate the curves.

Power to the layout is supplied by a 9V, handheld Snail throttle, included. We've installed a mini jack on the side of the layout base for a quick connection. Rocks, snow and ice and a chilly looking pond are just some of the features of this layout. We know you'll have hours of fun with this one!

From Rob Kluz, Ztrack:
The cold wind sweeps through the barren forest. The frosted rails gleam in the pale light as a distant rumble echoes through the hills. Today the UP local pulling a short grain train breaks the peaceful, still air as it moves to its next stop. This scene is captured in elegant beauty and detail by master craftsman John Cubbin.

This inspired scene is a departure from John's static diorama work. It heralds a new line of compact, highly detailed layouts that will be hand crafted by Z scale's premier landscape and scenery master.