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[quote]QUOTE: Originally posted by Stuckarmchairing 2 problems, Yard seems like an afterthought in the plan, no A/D tracks, and no drill track, if your gonna switch the yard your gonna need a proper set up, and you cant do it in your space, perhaps build the yard has a module that extends off the layout? You wouldnt need more then say, four feet of 12'' shelf to make a proper yard. The turn table is crammed in, it would be wiser to rethink its position, or get rid of it altogether, engines have to make power moves on the mainline to get to their trains in the yard, and thats just not prototypical. Rethink the yard and the engine terminal, maybe add some staging tracks? [/quote] Well, I can't argue with that.. My original layout was based on the 3x5 "Atlas Expanded Double Track Loop" layout, which has no yard at all, just some industry. I added a small yard located in the center, branching off the inner loop , but it was somewhat short. When I started to redesigned the layout I found that the current location of the yard gave me the "most bang for the buck". But I agree, it's an awkward location. My biggest problem is simply not having more room available then the current 3'x6'. I guess that something will have to give. I'm fighting the desire to have plenty of scenery, but also plenty of operation. I'm sure I'm not alone on that one.. This much I know: I do like having a double loop to get some action going. I also like a yard and I hope to fit the turntable & the roundhouse in there somewhere. I'll look at some yard layouts and see how I can fit them into the center. My downtown scene might end up being a little smaller, but oh well. Although painful - I do appreciate your suggestions.
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