May 2009 SoCal steamup at Jim Gabelich's residence in Palos Verdes Estates, California. Jim has two layouts including his newly installed oval that is 60 feet in length with 10.5 foot radius curves. The platform is a semi-permanent elevated track, 6” high on one end and 44” high on the other end due to the sloping ground and for this steamup there was a temporary single 45mm track installed with disconnected sidings. The permanent track to be installed this fall will have double 45mm track with a single cross-over and a passing siding on each side. On the other side of Jim’s house is an elevated track for 45 and 32mm with steaming bays and a second single 45 mm track with grades, bridges and a tunnel. The models shown here are all working live steam locomotives and many were in motion when the photo was taken. Photos by Rick Parker