added: October 15, 2025

(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.

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

Windmill blades on flat cars pass below Hill 582.   WL-3663

As there is always some wind coming from the coast, the trees are slithly bent.   WL-3555

You might think a Swiss flag on the Hill is not possible? But if the Hilltender knows who is coming, he will put it up.   WL-3529

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Uphill Mainline (just below Hill 582) with a set of GP60M power.   WL-3539

This UP Trains is having 2 mid train helpers.   WL-3538

The railfans on WSI are busy in taking photos.   WL-3536

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You may think, why do we have some trees on Hill 582? These have been planted by the Hilltender and they require water 2 times per week, otherwise they may dry out and die.   WL-3543

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Last photo of Hill 582.    WL-3588

We continue with famous Mormon Rocks on page 24-6.

A view words about the history and the building of Hill 582 in HO scale.

This is my final project for my layout. Hill 582, the ultimative railfan's observation point in Cajon Pass.

East side of Hill 582 (w/o railings) taken by Kim Nipkow July 24, 2015  (more photos of the real Hill - click here)

Let me explain some details about Hill 582 and the people behind it. Don Toles is the "Hilltender" who is taking care of this oasis and bringing water 2-3 times per week. Don Toles was the co-creator of Hill 582 back in 1992. Michael B. Jeromin was the other co-creator of the Hill. Later, Gary Gray joined Don on the Hill. Gary is sending always the latest photos which are posted on our Cajon Pass Photography site. Marc Fournier (his father was a Swiss) is also helping Don a lot. But there is also Jerry Shinar (WSI), who is doing a great job in maintaining Hill 582 as well.

This is my version of Hill 582 in HO scale. Not exactly the same as the real thing, but similar (9/29/15)

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 - Werner Enterprises (Passage/Office 1)   24-2

Werner Enterprises is one of the top 5 trucking companies in the USA.  WL-3447

As my name is Werner, I wanted to create a WE Terminal on my layout.  WL-3344

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

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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