TRAINMASTER BY WERNER MEER  US-RAILROAD-SHOP KILCHBERG
HOCHWEIDSTRASSE 3  CH-8802 KILCHBERG (ZÜRICH)  FOUNDED 1977
PHONE *41-44-715-3666, E-MAIL trainmaster@bluewin.ch 
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added: October 15, 2025

HO Scale Desert Layout Project  -  24-2
 It is time for an update on my HO layout (after 8 years)

(just click on the 4-digit number for bigger size photos)
As usual, I am taking a huge amount of photos from a scene to show a lot of different views.

Percyville - Werner Enterprises Terminal (Passage/Office 1)   24-2
A nice overview of the WE Terminal. This background was just added for the photo shooting (otherwise we can see the lounge).   WL-3341
As usual, I made an endless amount of photos from different perspectives.   WL-3342
If you feel there are too many photos just scroll dwon.   WL-3343
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On the outside of the tracks there is an old structure and some Joshua Trees.   WL-3345
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We are having differnt WE Trucks and WE Trailers.   WL-3348
Some WE Trucks and WE Pickups have been made by my friend Pitsch Allneider.   WL-3349
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Here new WE 53' Reefer Trailers have been delivered by UP on Flat Cars.   WL-3352
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I really like all these different views of the WE Terminal.   WL-3357
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On the open Autorack we are havinga load of new Cadillac Escalades for the Percyville Cadillac Dealer.  WL-3359
They will be interchanged on the WE spur later this day.
This unique graffity on the autorack was made by Peter Schönenberger (yes, it is a replica of the real thing).   WL-3360
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I am aware, there are some similar photos but each is having his own character.   WL-3364
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Total overview as seen from a drone.   WL-3368
Sorry, but the background is out of focus.   WL-3369
Now another drone view taken in the opposite direction.  WL-3370
And again a drone view. If it is too much, just scroll down.   WL-3371
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Very nice overview of the whole WE Terminal.   WL-3386
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Thsi WE 60th Anniversary diesel switcher is used to move cars from and to the mainline.   WL-3443
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In 2016, Werner Enterprises was celebrating 60 Years of independet service.   WL-3450
This is the final photo of Werner Enterprises.    WL-3451
Next will be the Percyville Extension on page 24-3.

to see the other photo pages you may click on the numbers (24-1 to 24-8)

The City of Percyville - from Super 8 to McDonalds (Passage)   24-1
On the left side the double track main line is going into Office 2.  WL-3467
On the right side we have a McDonald's and it continues with Werner Enterprises going to Office 1. WL-3382

 

Percyville  -  Extension (Office 1)   24-3

The Percyville Extension was built just after the combined road and train bridge coming from the WE Terminal.  WL-3406
Overview with bridge, Extension and continuation toward the EAST side Tunnels.  WL-3419

 

Tunnels EAST side (Office 1) and WEST side (Office 2)   24-4

Tunnels EAST side: From Office 1 we have to pass a wall into Office 2.  WL-3605
Tunnels WEST side: We are inside Office 2. Double main in front is going uphill and rear tracks are going downhill.  WL-3585

 

Legendary Hill 582 in Cajon Pass (Office 2)  24-5

On my layout, my miniature version of Hill 582 was turned by 90 ° because of space limitations.  WL-3663
But with some imagination, we feel like being in the Mojave Desert (Cajon Pass) and dreaming of the real thing.  WL-3540

 

Mormon Rocks in Cajon Pass w/Hwy 138 (Office 2)   24-6

 The Mormon Rock formations are along Highway 138. UP (former SP) and BNSF tracks are passing.  WL-3510
In real, there are no more street level crossings but with 2 street overpasses (BNSF) and 1 street underpass (UP).  WL-3667

 

from the Mormon Rocks to the Flyover (upper and lower level)  (Office 2)  24-7

We are standing in the passage and looking into Office 2 to get an overview from the crossover to the Mormon Rocks. WL-3568
(sorry, the rear section is not sharp)
Drone shot: The flyover is having a bridge and a short tunnel.   WL-3697
Inside Office 2 a Santa Fe train is leaving the short tunnel under the upper track toward the Mormon Rocks.  WL-3495

 

along the shelf (width = 40 cm) from the crossover to the bridge going to Office 1 (Office 2)   24-8
Upper level tracks are going downhill through the shelf toward the exit (bridge) to Office 1.  WL-3652
The Santa Fe train is going uphill toward the overpass and the UP train is going downhill toward the bridge leading into Office 1.  WL-3627

 

Overview of the layout (each square is 0,5 m)

   I started with my layout in late December 2007 and it was finally finshed in late September 2015.
In the meantime, I made some detailing with city signs, billboards, figures, vehicles etc.
Thank you for your interest in my Mojave Desert Layout - Werner Meer

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