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Feedback wanted on my layout before I progress ( N scale doubleTrack )
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Hi, I'm looking for feedback on where to go, and problems I may encounter with my layout in progress. attached are links to a layout diagram and photos. I have some questions before I move on, especially to those who are using Unitrack. A couple of points first. <br />The layout is a modified version of the Anthracite Creek layout that I posted earlier. I modified it to fit my skill level and also my strong desire for a double track main. The layout drawing is not quite to scale. The over all dimensions are 10' long on each leg of the "L". The width is 24", there is a 32-34" dogbone on each leg. <br /> <br />Here are the links: <br /> <br />Layout Diagram: http://www.saycheesephoto.com/model_trains/doubletrack.jpg <br /> <br />Left Dogbone: http://www.saycheesephoto.com/model_trains/dbl_left.jpg <br /> <br />Mid Section: http://www.saycheesephoto.com/model_trains/dbl_mid.jpg <br /> <br />Corner: http://www.saycheesephoto.com/model_trains/dbl_crnr.jpg <br /> <br />Right Dogbone: http://www.saycheesephoto.com/model_trains/dbl_right.jpg <br /> <br />Temp Yard:http://www.saycheesephoto.com/model_trains/dbl_yard.jpg <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />The length of the back straight is 48" <br />The length of the passing track is 40" <br /> <br />The longest dimension inside the left dogbone is 33" <br />The longest dimension inside the right dogbone is 38" <br /> <br />The open area on the front left is 38" <br />The open area on the front right is 30" <br />The Span of the future corner trestle is 17" <br /> <br />I need ideas for the Yard. The one there is temp and I believe too parallel with the front of the layout. The area where that Yard will be will be about 2" high. <br /> <br />I plan on putting a tunnel in the corner. Would that be a good area for a mine/breaker ? <br /> <br />I don't have a reversal loop, is that neccessary ? Where should I put it. <br /> <br />Where would you put additional spurs ? <br /> <br /> <br />What I would like to do is start glueing down the scenic design risers and inclines on the basic loops, and start some scenery. <br /> <br /> <br />For unitrack users all around the layout the curves are matched for a double main IE: 348 outside 315 inside. Except one area. On the relatively straight line that transverses from left to right on the right leg there is an area where the only way I can make the double work is to have 481mm-30 degree on both the inside and outside. It looks a little off but it does work. Trains work well on both loops. <br /> <br /> <br />I guess thats plenty for now. I look forward to your Sage advice. <br />
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