Hi Dave,
Looks like a nice layout - looks like you've covered your bases. Coal mining might be a little hard to pull off if I understand the space. Why not consider those 1/2 buildings against the back drop to add operational interest? On your center island maybe a pit mine?
Regards
Angelo :-)
Freelancing MCRR/NYC Northern Division - Angelo
Where your track to possible future expansion comes in, there is no way to get to the yard without several reversing manouers. Not sure what kind of space you have to put in additional crossovers.
How do you plan to swing your gate. What looks to be the most logical way would be toward the closet door. but it may still stick out into your aisle, depending on what you have for benchwork at "track to staging. Might want to consider a lift out.
Just some thoughts.
Good luck,
Richard
One other note. I'm going with sectional benchwork in case I need to move in the future. So I've tried to keep as few turnouts over joints as possible. The center island (which I originally designed to be two sections) will probably be one 2'x7' section that I can detach if I want and use as a separate switching module.
Hello,I’m designing a new layout that will fit a 13’ x 14’ space in my basement and am hoping I could get a little feedback from the community on my track plan design.Here is some basic information:- Early 1950’s; freelanced Milwaukee Road/Chicago & North Western set in Wisconsin- the focus is towards operations, but want continuous run at times.- There is a double mainline; Blue is East bound, and Green is West bound. - The green has 24” minimum curves, and the blue 22”.- Minimum turnout is a #6.- The Blue line is freight, the green line is a continuous-run passenger service line - or an alternate freight line.- The orange siding leads into a passenger depot and Railway Express Agency. There is also an interchange track (for possible future expansion)- the yard is split with locomotive service on top, and classification on bottom.- the center island will be a town/urban setting with some city switching. the track plan in this area is not finalized yet - but I want to leave enough room for buildings/streets, etc.- the top area will be primarily scenic with 3 sidings to industries.- The left side is industrial switching.- The red track at bottom left is the in-bound line from a removable staging cassette.- Hinged swing gate.- Some of the industries I’m considering might include: coal, timber, ore, minerals, paper/pulp, farm products, dairy/milk/cheese, grain, fuel, chemicals, beer, food, farm supplies, passenger.Thanks in advance!Dave