General Information

The Sun City Central RR is an "HO" scale layout located in the Model Railroad Clubroom at 915 North Course Lane.

Geographically, the Sun City Central Railroad covers the territory of the Middle Atlantic States and serves many towns and industries along the way. The time period depicted is circa 1955; thus there are still steam engine locomotives in operation as well as the more ubiquitous diesels.

This model railroad layout is new and still under construction; however, the mainlines and associated control electronics were complete and functioning in early 2005.

Operation of this Model Railroad is by wireless "Digitrax" Direct Command Control (DCC). All locomotives and all mainline turnouts have embedded addressable DCC decoders. The Club also utilizes software that enables remote dispatcher control as well as true "hands off" PC controlled operation of eight trains simultaneously on our double track mainline.

Regularly scheduled Club sessions are held 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday and Friday afternoons. Currently the Monday and Tuesday sessions are utilized for construction and maintenance while Fridays are usually devoted to running trains. The Club has a "Prototype Operations" Group that meets in the Club Room on selected evenings.

Membership in the SCC Model Railroad Club is open to all members of the SCC Community Association who share an interest in Railroading, Model Railroading or specific crafts supporting the hobby. A commitment to accept assignments and share in the camaraderie of other members is expected. Club members who have completed the Club’s orientation program are allowed to operate the layout and equipment.

Annual dues are $30 for all members. Additionally, there is a one time Initiation Fee of $50.