Totally New for 2012 - MGRS Layout in the Round

 New Location, New Shape, New Track, but with the same Commitment and Comradery!  Yes,  Have we got something different and exciting to look forward to this year at the Maine Mall!    Our layout is growing. This year we will occupy an overall area approaching 1400 square feet. Trains will look very realistic as they glide around our 200 foot long double main line with impressive 20 ft diameter curves. Our middle elevated line will  itself feature large 10 ft diameter curves and our Level-3 elevated line will use 8 foot curves.  We will virtually be able to run almost any train on any level.
  
 In addition we will have more room for buildings and decorations, bridges, tunnels and even an operating chair lift!   We will have a drawbridge entrance to our new control area.  We hope to feature both new and returning Interactive areas including the popular Lionel, Circus and Thomas displays.  We will be located in an area which actually receives more foot traffic then where we were last year and our goal is to increase  public awareness and interaction with MGRS.


 The Maine Mall is planning to build a  36 ft diameter circular main deck with risers to surround the new Mall tree display at the center of our layout.  This will stand at the same spot where the original "Clock" was located in the middle of what is now named "Garden" Court.  A very appropriately named location for us and one in which the Maine Mall hopes we will return to for many years to come.  So do we!
So, All-aboard, we have a lot to look forward to and prepare for.  Above, please see a copy of diagram recently approved by the MGRS Board of Directors.