New features on RHJ Rail for 2009 include scenery enhancements with a large winter scene, areas representing all four seasons, a waterfall illuminated at night, picturesque lakes, and lighted vehicles.

Special effects include emergency vehicles with LED and fibre-optic flashing lights, a refurbished flying saucer, CPR Holiday Train with DCC-controlled lighting effects, day and nighttime operations, and many sound effects and animations, most of which are automated or controlled by DCC or computer.

Layout Description:

• Present-day western Canadian theme with restored historical equipment,
• Layout style: around-the-walls with one peninsula,
• Over-all dimensions of 42 by 19 feet; viewing area of 237 square feet,
• Double main line 2.5 scale miles; total track 11.5 scale miles,
• Control: Digitrax DCC with radio, plug-in and computer throttles,
• Computer layout monitoring and control of special effects.

Other Features:

• Lighted auto showroom with rotating display, scale model of Corner Gas,
• Historical park with operating amusement rides and music,
• Operating cable car, skating rink, animated playground,
• Burning building with emergency vehicles and flashing lights,
• Sound effects including fire alarm, church bells, music, crossing bells, and trains.