Looking at the right side of the layout where the two long legs join the short cross bar end section . . .
You have the front (aisle) tracks turning the corner and going to the rear. That's good. Instead of two short-radius curves and a straight 45-degree run, put a single sweeping large-radius curve at each corner instead.
Just my opinion, of course.
Robert
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A part of the single track along the east wall will be difficult to access if you don't plan for a hatch at the base of the peninsula or some other solution. The easiest thing would be to make the base of the peninsula a bit narrower and adjust the track work accordingly.
- Douglas
Perhaps consider reversing loops at each end (or one in the middle), plus at least one decent length passing track.
Paul
Modeling HO with a transition era UP bent
I usually don't participate in many track plan threads, but where the tracks cross each other, are those grade level crossings? or will one track go over the other, with the use of elevated scenery? (tunnels, hills, mountains, etc).
I think adding industries would be hard to do, and look right, without hiding part of the long runs along the wall, and using the rail at the isles to access industries.
Just my first thoughts. I've never used a track plan software, so I have nothing to offer as far methods or techniques on using any program.
Mike.
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Well, after thinking hard about my new N scale layout i finally began designing what i kind of see with what space i have to use. As many of you know my layout is a walk in style shelf type layout with possibly a second lever eventually. My era is the 1970's through the 1980's and based in the appalachian area. The picture i have attached is my first attempt with Anyrail wich i just purchased and am trying to get used to. The track plan is in NO WAY finished or complete but rather just me trying to get an idea of what i could do in the space i have. Please make any suggestions and comments, i really need them. I have inclused the radius's i plan to use but i am open to any and all suggestions. Also, as this is my first attempt at designing a track plan i am not familiar with a lot of the prototypical stuff that goes along with designing a functional and practical track plan so please be asy on me, i still need ideas on a small yard and i will have industries to service on the plan. Another one of my big dilemas is where and how much double track and single track to include in my plan. I like to see trains run continuously but i also want to switch out industry. My track will be attached to either 1" or 2" foam board ontop of 1/2" plywood so i plan on having elevations and raised scenery. Again, please give me your thoughts and suggestions...Also, if you use Anyrail and would like to modify my file please feel free, i can use all the help i can get...Thanks again!