Okay, I've gone from the SEC (southeastern continental rwy.) to the Indiana Southern rwy, and now I've caught the fever of coal hauling. My newest concotion: The Pennsylvania Southern RR.
And before anybody mentions the depth, it shouldn't be a problem. and the main line and opassing siding on the far right edge are against the wall, and they're staging.
And here's an SD40-2 in the road's scheme:
And yes, i have permission to post this photo.
Sawyer Berry
Clemson University c/o 2018
Building a protolanced industrial park layout
Two thoughts...
[1] Would it be possible to make this a 2-track mainline all the way around? This would greatly increase operations, and would give you a fresh perspective on bi-directional "train consist meets." This will also allow you to slightly reconsider the placement of turnouts for mainline crossover action, but; do be aware that each crossover is technically an "s-curve" so be careful to place these on straighter sections of 2-track mainline.
[2] Add a 45 degree triangle (1/2 of one layout square) on the inside where the two "table-Ls" come together. This will allow for a much broader curve, or curves if a 2-track mainline, and will open up a little more freedom in your layout planning.
Conemaugh Road & Traction circa 1956
I would move the curves leading to the staging track to the left about 2' and that would give enough room to put the staging track switches in the curves on either side, doubling the length of the staging track.
Dave H.
Dave H. Painted side goes up. My website : wnbranch.com
Man, my interest swings like a clock pendulum.
Tgindy:
Easy as pie to do that.
Dave, i'm not sure what you mean.
Autobus: I've got an H15-44, a GP9, and a GP30, 2 ACF 50' 6" boxcars, and a bunch of older boxcars I tore the roofwalks off. I think this is it, though. One reason i kept changing the plan is that this is going to fit in my bedroom, and while all the other plans would fit, they were space hogs. Same reason I don't want a 4x8: it's not economically spaced. I think this is it: a northeast plan with a coal mine and several other industries.
BTW, I won't be here for today (day trip to the beach), so I won't be making a fresh plan until tommorow.
So, we haven't left yet, and I took this time to correct the plan.
BTW, Autobus, the era I'll settle on will be at least 1960s, so I can get stuff before that and during that.
Packers1 wrote:Autobus: I've got an H15-44, a GP9, and a GP30, 2 ACF 50' 6" boxcars, and a bunch of older boxcars I tore the roofwalks off. I think this is it, though. One reason i kept changing the plan is that this is going to fit in my bedroom, and while all the other plans would fit, they were space hogs. Same reason I don't want a 4x8: it's not economically spaced. I think this is it: a northeast plan with a coal mine and several other industries.BTW, I won't be here for today (day trip to the beach), so I won't be making a fresh plan until tommorow.
Until recently i was in the same boat with you P1!!! The latest plan looks pretty good....i agree with David B...there is a very tight looking radius in there...iron out that and start cutting some wood!!!!! Best of luck!
EDIT....looking at the plan a little closer....it reminds me of "the Appalachian Central" which is a pretty decent layout...might i suggest checking out the alternate version on spacemouses webpage under the contest section! just throwing it out there!!
Joe
Modeling:
Providence & Worcester Railroad
"East Providence Secondary"
HO scale
davidmbedard wrote: I look forward to seeing your next layout on these forums....and the next one...and the next one. How is the armchair holding up? David B
I look forward to seeing your next layout on these forums....and the next one...and the next one. How is the armchair holding up?
David B
Well, it's holding up quite nicly, considering i'll be stuck with it for at most until next summer. Really, i'm not to worried about the depth, because it should only be about 3-4 ft. high, and they invented step chairs for a reason. bTW, i'm 6'.
reach shouldn't be an issue for this:
green=forest
dark grey=mountain
blue=building
On the single/double track debate....
On a "smaller" layout, double track often makes more sense. There isn't a long enough run to have enough sufficiently long passing sidings to really run two trains. It's counter-intuitive, but double track can work a lot better.
Jeff But it's a dry heat!