I am planning to build the Central Vermont plan located here:
http://mrr.trains.com/how-to/track-plan-database/2017/01/ho-scale-central-vermont-rr
The plan seems to have everything i would like to have in a 4x8 layout, and i would like to model the 1950s era with some of those same industries and businesses in the plan.. However, i don't particularly like the color scheme of the Central Vermont railroad, nor does there seem to be a lot of locos/cars, etc. available for that railroad. Anyone have any suggestions on what other railroads might fit this plan layout and era?
mlfAnyone have any suggestions on what other railroads might fit this plan layout and era?
It could be any railroad you like. As was noted in your earlier thread ...http://cs.trains.com/mrr/f/11/t/261219.aspx
... this will be a challenge to build in 4X8 in HO, as the grades will be pretty steep. You indicated then that you were expanding the layout beyond 4X8, which would still be a good idea.
The original 1966 version of this plan (referenced in the earlier thread) was a vaguely western locale.
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You can pick just about any railroad in the Northeast that you want. The layout can represent a brnach line of a larger railroad, or a shortline, or really whatever. The scenery design and the small towns fit more of a northeastern/new england area, without some serious changes it would be hard to make it midwestern or western.
It could be a B&M branch, or maybe a NYC branch in upstate NY, Maine Central, Rutland - lots of options.
--Randy
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Cuyama, i guess i should have not said 4x8....i am expanding it to 5x9 with 22" radii. I worked up the layout in xtrkcad, and i believe i can succeed in building it at this size.
Thanks for the suggestions Randy. I'll take a look at some of those Northeast options.