SeeYou190 Single track works great with operations sessions and club layouts. It is definitely much more fun than the simple operation of an East/West double track mainline. Double track is best for a lone operator that wants to do switching while another train runs. The chances of train interference (collision) are reduced with double track main..
Single track works great with operations sessions and club layouts. It is definitely much more fun than the simple operation of an East/West double track mainline.
Double track is best for a lone operator that wants to do switching while another train runs. The chances of train interference (collision) are reduced with double track main..
Rich
Alton Junction
This is what I have learned:
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Double track is best for a lone operator that wants to do switching while another train runs. The chances of train interference (collision) are reduced with double track main.
That is my two cents.
-Kevin
Living the dream.
Do you have a prototype that you are modeling? If so, what was their practice?
Otherwise, it depends on the type of railroad you are modeling. If you are thinking of modeling a main line on a large railroad, probably double track would be the way to go. If a smaller railroad with less traffic, they would not be making the capital investment in double track, so single track with passing sidings would be the thing; with maybe some double track in cities, towns, and terminal areas to ease congestion there.
George In Midcoast Maine, 'bout halfway up the Rockland branch
You might do it like actual railroads do: double track in congested areas, single track in the "more open spaces"...
What type of running do you want to do? Do you want to just let trains run around while you railfan or do you want to do a lot of switching, somewhere in between? Single track with some sidings for looks, if you just want to run trains with the possibility of some operations, double track with sidings would give you the most operational possibilities.
Your prototype, era and personal desires all factor in.
Good luck,
Richard
Single track with sidings, but what’s your prototype?
Before we get our new house I will be designing my new layout. It will located in the basement which is a requirment for any house that we purchase. I will be runnIng a DCC system and will have to decide if I want to have single track with sidings, double track or double track with sidings. Any suggestions or thoughts would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks In Advance
Caldreamer