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 Hello Everyone,I'm back for more opinions on my track plan. I posted a 5x9 N scale lay back in November for review. One of the comments was to think outside of the rectangle. Another suggestion was to include my physical boundaries, to show what I have to work with. Below is what I came up with. It is a rough draft, mostly main line and yard. I haven't worked out the sidings, spurs or industries yet. I just want to know if I'm heading in the right direction before I spend a lot of time working out the details. I'm not tied to any particular shape, only limited by my physical boundaries. I have also considered an L shaped dog bone.My main concern is operation. I do not want to build an operational nightmare, because of trying to pack too much into too small an area. I want easy access. My yard is in the back, against a wall. It is only 18" wide, so I hope that this is not an issue. I am trying to maintain a minimum radius of 11" w/ easements. I am planning on #5 turnouts. I am modeling the late 60's early 70's around the RF&P in Richmond, VA. Most of my motive power will be GP-38's or equivalent. I do have an A-B-A E8 unit. It will be used to haul freight. I like engines and maintenance so the layout will be heavy there. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. I have also posted a request in the general discussion form concerning my track options. Any help there would also be welcome.Thanks,Paul739[IMG]http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r117/pauld739/Train_Layouts/EShaped.jpg[/IMG]
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