Modeling the Portland Traction Company:
Sketches of Prototype and Model Track Plans

Text and sketches by Craig Bass, 1981 (back before computers -- images are scanned from my original concept drawings made in pencil and ink on onion skin typing paper).  The sketches are my rough drafts for the article; I never got around to doing the final artwork for submission to the magazine.

Track arrangement in East Portland, including East Side Yard, Water St. street trackage, SP Interchange, etc:

The Sellwood area, including the industrial park (steep downgrade along Ochoco Street):

Gresham:

Boring:

If you are considering modeling the PTC or just want to have a copy of the track arrangements, feel free to copy, print or otherwise use these sketches free of charge.

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