Our Modules

PhotoModule NameOwnerDescription

FaustDave Dane
MS Free-mo
Colorado Div.
Constructed by Ted York, this three module 90 degree corner set is currently owned by Dave Dane. Passing siding with no. 8 turnouts. MOW or Bad order set out track. Turnout control has been converted from push rods to Tortoise turnout machines controled with DTDP push button switches. Modules has operational signals that are MSS compliant. Based on a prototypical location on the Union Pacifics mainline between Salt Lake and Los Angeles.
Smokey Point YardSterling Moore
MS Free-mo
Utah Div.
This is a six module set double ended yard. Mainline and siding are on the outside. There is a total of twelve storage tracks with short switch leads at each end. Team track and freight transfer facility and locomotive shops and locomotive ready tracks along side both throats. Fully Free-mo compliant. Built by Russ Ridgeway and was purchaced by Sterling Moore and updates have been completed with assistance from other group members.
Crescent FlatBill SchlotthauerFour modules make up this module set that features a siding, spur and junction with a branchline. Based upon Brendel, Utah where the Rio Grande’s Cane Creek Branch (to the Potash Plant outside Moab) joins the Mainline.
GrassyMike Nelson
MS Free-mo
Utah Div.
A 16-foot-long single track mainline three-module set that “S” curves thru the low hills and a bridge across dry creed and road. It is made up of (2) 6-foot modules with folding legs and a 4-foot that rests on the adjoining module for support. Module is based on a portion of Rio Grande line to Sunnyside mine over the Grassy Trail Bridge.
SummitMike Nelson
MS Free-mo
Utah Div.
A nine module turning loop with a 13 foot diameter. The track was recently rebuilt to a five track staging yard and the modules were re-sceniced. The loop is comprised of 4 straight modules and four modules with 45 degree angles at the ends. The length of the straight modules was chosen to fit the trailer Mike uses to haul the modules. The track interfaces of the modules require that the loop be kept together as a set. Mike uses hinges to line the modules together as well as a unique hinge system for the legs of the straight modules.
SphynxMike Nelson
MS Free-mo
Utah Div.
A five-module passing siding set.
WashMike Nelson
MS Free-mo
Utah Division
Jim Moore built the framework and Adam Eastman built the remainder of the module. It features a single track mainline running thought scenery. The mainline passes over two culverts an through a deep cut. The scenery is made using “Glue Shell.” Traditional cardboard strips were covered with cheesecloth. Blue shop towels (paper) were then dipped in a dilluted white glue mixtures and laid over the cheesecloth. The method produced a strong and light scenery base that Adam covered using traditional methods. The module has been owned by Adam, Blaine Hadfield and Sterling Moore.

SterlingSterling Moore/ Wasatch Free-moTwo five foot modules make up this module set. Each module has a 6 inch bump out to accommodate the structures. The module set features a siding as well as industrial trackage for the Champion Meat Packing Company, the adjacent cattle pens and other industries.
Legacy Modules Some of the additional modules owned by former members and others which have participated in previous Utah Free-mo layouts.
BridgeCarson Heslop
MSS Free-mo
Thompson SpringsMike NelsonBuilt by Adam Eastman, this is a two module 90 degree corner featuring a 42 inch curve. To save space the modules are designed to be used together. The set is built with a continuous curve and contoured scenery where the module join. Depicting a generic rural farm area of Utah, Thompson Creek passes through one module through a culvert bridge. Highway 89 crosses the main on the other module with pastures and fields surrounding the creek and road. This module has been retired after being sold to different owners.