Operating the OASIS District Layout

In this video, I will be demonstrating a typical operating session on my H0 scale Owensville Terminal OASIS District Layout. This 1' x 8' layout was designed with a focus on switching/shunting operations. The scene is an industrial yard (Fourth Street Yard) that serves several industries located at Owensville, Missouri.

The layout can be operated by one to two people. I use an operating sequence that features a transfer train delivering cars for Fourth Street Yard and the Rock Island interchange. This transfer will return to the main classification yard (South Owensville Yard) at the end of the session with cars from the industries located at Fourth Street Yard, as well as cars from the Rock Island interchange track. The second train features a yard local that will switch/shunt cars to various spots in and around the Fourth Street Yard complex. A typical operating session takes anywhere from 30 to 45 minutes to complete. Car cards and waybills are used for cycling cars on and off the layout.

Thanks for watching!
Tom