Pretty decent sized layout for what you want to do.
Where will you place the cement works complex?
Rich
Alton Junction
I was thinking on the right hand side at the start heading on up to the stone plant.I have just removed the foam on the left side leaving just the quarry in the corner and the rest of the plant i felt there was to much on the left side.If it was on the right i thought maybe have a conveyor from the cement plant upto the stone plant.Or possibly even by rail?
When I make suggestions to newcomers on the forum, it is in an attempt to help them avoid a layout that doesn’t work well and will result in a costly and frustrating rebuild. Model railroading has been around for a long time, and there are references and best practices that can help even a newcomer, if they are willing to take the time to learn.
Often my attempts to help are met with folks finger-wagging at me that making suggestions based on lessons learned and experience is “discouraging” the newcomer.
OK, I’ll bow out of this thread.
To the Original Poster, good luck with your layout.
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No need to bow out i am open to any advice i just find it difficult to follow a proto when the buildings i have are as mentioned previously.Scenery yes i can achieve after years of scratch building rc models,but track layout totally different kettle of fish on my part and to try and fit in somthing that has to be both practical realistic and prototypical based on two buildings i purchased is an impossible task for me so like i said no need to bow out all the input i recieve on here is of great appreciation whoever it comes from.
Ive ordered some incliners and added a lift out section so my track can continue round i will take it from there for anyone who is interested.
They always say introduce your self on a forum,well my name is Andrew im 43 at 16 i had cancer and surgery,i spent the next three years with a personel cychiatrist at 19 i got diagnised with cancer again and started 9mths chemo my best friend was an ex soilder who died shortly after, i lost my best friend and best support i have not been able to have children but have a great step daughter who i love like my own.Later i lost my only brother and at the same time my father got MS and my mother ended up with blood clots in her lungs through out this audeal i have had chronic anxiety and unable to work even though i am a time served engineer.The last time i went out on my own was about 24yrs ago i now strugle to even go to the back door or answer the phone.My whole point is dont bow out from someone who is asking for help in somthing he or she does not understand.
Andrew, in spite of all those hardships, you are to be commended for your efforts.
Stay with us and keep us posted on your progress with your layout.
Thank you Rich