Utah Free-mo is a group of modelers building HO modules. Individual group members bring their modules together to form a large layout that is realisticly operated. The layout is run in a point-to-point fashion. It is never our intention to form a large loop to run trains in a continuous circle.
The group is following the modular standards developed by Free-mo.org. All standards, including the 50 inch height, wiring, etc are strictly adhered to in an effort to insure that our modules are compatible with others that are being built by clubs in other western states, and nationally. Our group has participated in numberous multiple-group layouts in Utah, California, Colorado, and Arizona, creating large layouts for significant shows and conventions. The concept behind Free Mo railroading isn’t a new idea. The concept originated in in Europe where they have been building modular layouts using this Free modular concept for some time.
Our Layouts
Since the layout is modular it can take on many shapes and sized to fit the space. Below are the diagrams of many of the shows we have attended. As you scroll down you can see the growth of the group as new modules and participants from other groups have allowed us to set up more complex layouts.
November 2002
March 2003
November 2003
Jan 2004
March 2004
November 2004
January 2005
March 2005
November 2005
January 2006
March 2006
November 2006
World’s Greatest Hobby, Sandy UT 2012
November 2007
Evanston 2016
Evanston 2017
Evanston 2019
Evanston 2020
Orem Mall April 2021
Evanston 2021
More detailed information about the layouts set up at specific shows has been posted on the Show Page . As you can see from the diagrams, our layout has grown significantly over this time period as new modules have been built. Since 2007 Utah Free-mo members have setup their modules in conjunction with other groups. Size constraints and other issues have kept the group from setting up frequently at local shows. However, the group has set up at the Evanston Roundhouse Festival in 2011, Worlds Greatest Hobby Show in Sandy, UT in 2012
Memorial Day 2010
Evanston Roundhouse Festival 2011