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SpaceMouse, That is quite a statement and well put... stepping back and looking at from that perspective.. I am left with two things: 1. The idea that I am wanting to run a passanger line, with a possibility of some freight action as well.. which would probably have to be the bringing of already cut and readied wood in Flagstaff. and 2. A very eneasy and empty sensation, the one one gets when asked a question that you not only don't know but have no idea where or how to get the answer.. That second feeling is a warning bell for me that perhaps I need to go back and research more on the AT&SF line in that area.. This layout started, and I sincerely wi***o keep, around route 66, which I have invisioned as running throughout the layout here and there and in long stretches.. the fact is thart in retrospect as I write.. I have the feeling that the editorial talked about only I have it with the Highway.. I see it where it needs to go what it does stop offs, scenic sights, hotels, motels, etc.. [%-)] which leaves me more than confused [:)] did I go at this all backasswards? Coyote [quote]QUOTE: Originally posted by SpaceMouse I was reading this last night. It is from the July 2003 MR and is a flashback to March 1944, an editorial by Frank Taylor. "With a Purpose To design an interesting railroad is difficult, Most of become aware of this after our system is in operation for a short time. When the novelty of running trains over newly laid track wears off, we realize that our layout isn't just what it should be. And even after some of the trackwork is changed, we become bored. The trouble is, we are not accomplishing a thing by running our trains. To make the model railroad operation interesting we should design our railroad with a purpose in mind--that of providing rail transportation to various factories, farms, terminals and industries in general. We should forget about our preference for an oval track, or a water-wing pattern for a single or multi-track main lines, because none of these features in themselves will keep us enthralled. Instead, we should build our pike just as our country was developed. Before we decide out track pattern we should determine what kinds of industry we intend to serve and where they should be located. With these plotted on our plan, it is evident that rail service is needed and the track pattern automatically suggests itself. We see there is a definite need for a siding to our lumber yard; another for the bulk oil warehouse. A passing siding between Eton and Mellsville will facilitate freight and passenger moves; yards and roundhouse near the town of Aetna seem logical. In this way our layout design takes form. Every track is located for the purpose of providing the transportation required by conditions. Next consideration is service. Whether it be freight or passenger transportation, we must consider the time element, which is the essence of service. A clock should be regeared to run 10 to 12 times faster than normal. With this speeded-up timepiece on hand, we can design a series of realistic schedules which will show runs figured in fractions of hours instead of the actual fractions of minutes that elapse. Each schedule should be on a separate chard and each should provide plenty of operations to be handled ins a definite length of time. This is kind of model railroad being designed by the Montreal Model Railroad Club. The businesses and industries have been plotted and each section of track and time schedule will serve a definite purpose. Membership should never fall off because the railroad lacks interest.--Frank Taylor" [/quote]
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