We were invited to visit the Shorttrack RR club in Vista, Ca www.shorttrackrr.org. The club has a facility on the grounds of a museum with a large collection of steam tractors, farm tractors and industrial equipment.

Shorttrack has two layouts. One is made up of N-Trak modules which they would display at various shows. And the other is an under-construction of SP’s Donner Pass. And that is going to be one impressive layout when it is finished. The trackwork alone is spectacular, I was in awe of the handlaid switches, each controlled by DCC’d Tortoise machines. Large yards, beautiful Sierra scenery, and an Nn3 section. Wow!

We did a few BULLFROG SNOT traction tires installs, demo’d some SNOT’d steamers on the modular layout with the B-Mann lt. Mountain hauling 35 cars easily.

And they offered a lunch of grilled hot dogs. A very friendly group. I’d recommend following their web site for open house dates. The layout and museum are well worth the travel time to visit.

Much thanks to Pete and the Shorttrack RR crew!