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[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by skiloff


I have a question, though. How do I switch the turnouts when in train running mode?

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[skiloff]

Thank you!

[dgwinup]

skiloff, your trackplan has evolved beautifully! I think you are going to have a ball doing this one!

I am SOOOOOO jealous!

Congratulations.

Darrell, normally quiet...for now

[rolleiman]

I know a lot of people do it but I would be Real careful about hidden staging. Not only from an operational standpoint but from a Maintainence standpoint.. Make sure that when you build it, you can get free access to it. You'll be cussing yourself (quietly if the kiddies are around) very soon if you don't.. I'm not suggesting you abandon your plan, it looks like you've spent a lot of time on it and for your stated purpose, it looks pretty good. I'm just saying NEVER assume anything when it comes to a train layout. What you think you'll never have to reach will be the most problematic area. By the way.. That 50-60 car limit, will be twice exceeded before you know it .. [;)]

Good Luck,
Jeff

[skiloff]

Thanks, Darrell. I'm looking forward to it. Its going to take a while, though, to acquire all the track. I have about 15% of it so far, but it will likely be next summer before I get it all. I'm going to work at getting the main line first, then adding the other stuff as I go, so hopefully I'll be running the mainline some time this winter. I just finished building the first 3x6 section of benchwork, so its going to be tough to wait.

Jeff, thanks for the opinion. It does concern me about those areas, so I'm considering cutting out the foam base beside those areas so it will be easier to get in there. But even at that, it still does concern me. Hopefully it will work out OK, otherwise I'll be back next year with a new plan for your review!