innocent_gentleman wrote: Thanks for the comments. I will pass them up the line and see what "they" think so I can see if I can get it to a more realistic operation as I am only a peon in this endeavor and have to bend a lot to the family's wishes. Don
Thanks for the comments. I will pass them up the line and see what "they" think so I can see if I can get it to a more realistic operation as I am only a peon in this endeavor and have to bend a lot to the family's wishes.
Don
I'm thinking i should be glad that my wife and son want nothing to do with the trains.
Hi,
I have two impressions. The first is that the track uses the space. The second is that the track uses the space without much regard for function. What I mean by that is that if you are going to build a plywood layout and put a few hills tunnels and trees, it will work fine for the kids. But as soon as you put buildings, you'll run into issues of not being able to make it look realistic.
This may or may not be a problem if you are just building a layout for your kids. But if you are trying for a realistic looking model railroad, you have to plan for buildings, access roads, parking etc. which will be difficult with your design.
Chip
Building the Rock Ridge Railroad with the slowest construction crew west of the Pecos.
Nice to meet an innocent Gentleman,
This is just my worth, I think it is a great plan. If it were mine I would look at a double crossover somewhere on the long wall so that you could change directions both ways. I've worked hard on my layout to get a reverse loop in so that I can run head first back into staging or interchange yards.
It is worth the effort and I think you'll be pleased with the result.
Johnboy out..............
James:1 Verse:5
from Saskatchewan, in the Great White North..
We have met the enemy, and he is us............ (Pogo)
Please comment on my "families" HO scale fictional railroad in the 1980's. The old DC three layered layout is being torn down for the addition of a Corvette in the garage.
New scheme will be SF and SP plus a shortline fictional Sierra Valley RR. Locomotives primarily SD40T-2, SD40, SD45, SD9E, GP38-2, GP9E, GP7. Rolling stock no longer than 72' hoppers or bulkhead flats.
Lumber milling on the south with industrial area on the north. North east area (tip of upside down "J") has three stall engine house with two siding next to it. Double main is a must per step-dad for the grandkids to watch trains go around in different directions. Center line between the double mains for switching and freight movement. All turnouts Atlas #6. Minimum 19.5 degree radius. New layout will be DCC.
Layout "border" is fixed except for the small area in the north east tip of the upside down "J". That may be extended an additional three feet. The west side tracks may snake and climb 2.5% grade to 3" and back down again for "scenic separation".
Any comments would be appreciated from those that like to tinker with these things.