Another idea that sprouted from my brain. I have never had a turntable on a layout. Other than suspending one upside down from the ceiling and having supermagnetic track my other option is to add a 3rd level on the north end of my bedroom layout.
Modeling the "Fargo Area Rapid Transit" in O scale 3 rail.
Boyd,
I have three levels. The first is the main level with lots of switching, the second has no switches and goes through the mountain. The idea behind now switches on that level are so that I can run older trains that have the gears going all the way to the flange. Also, I have the ability to let it just run, while working switching on the main level. The third level has one passing siding. I am still working on this level, but the plan is for a passenger set up with two trains taking turns around the loop. Obviously, these levels are not connected to each other.
Dennis
TCA#09-63805
I don't know about 3 levels - - - I don't even have two levels on my layout (HO scale, incidentally) - - - but if you have any steam at all on your layout, you gotta have a turntable.
The ability to turn around a steam engine without the space consumption of a wye track or a loop is an important consideration. But, just as importantly, turntables are a lot of fun and provide an interesting operational function.
Do it !
Rich
Alton Junction
The Three Levels of Stan Roy's Layout
Rob
I should clarify. 3 levels as in 3 tables, not just 1 on table and 2 elevated above it.
Boyd I should clarify. 3 levels as in 3 tables, not just 1 on table and 2 elevated above it.
Say what? I think you better clarify that latest statement.
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