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I have posted this on the general descussions forum but thought I would branch out for more help. Ok guys here is my questions of the day! In the June 2004 issue of MR starting on page 48 there is a beautiful layout shown the Emporia Subdivision modeled by Stephan and Cinthia Priest. My question is this: I have a room for my layout that's approx 16 X 24 I want to set up a Little empire of my own in the space but since my space in far smaller and I want to run Point to Point operations with the ability to run continuous operations for the kids. I further don't think that I would need a second level since I don't want a helix either. Is this plan a good one to modify to my needs I know nothing of planning a really good layout my others have all been 4x8 or 4x10 so this is a new frontier for me. I do not want to copy exactly what the Priest have done as that wouldn't be the right thing to do. I really like the Idea of a shelf layout since it allows me to limit how much scenery I have to build and maintain plus it lets me concentrate on the big picture the trains. I also do not want a large staging yard as my operations will center on my fictional road and it limited customer base with some through freights from other roads who have trackage rights. I have a 16-foot x 2-foot area started but after looking at this layout in MR I really like the continuous running possibility. That leads me to another question, If I want to have a minimum radius of 36" will that mean that I will have to use an area of 6 feet to make this turn around possible like the diagram on pg 51 shows? I think the larger radius would look better for me as I have a true love for the large modern diesels like SD40-T, Dash-8, ACC4400CW, SD70's and my newest favorite is the GE ES44AC (THE GEVO). So in order for these large 6 axle engines to look right I think the larger radius would be better right??? I feel like an idiot since I am unable to come up with a plan with out having to modify somebody else's work, since I am so artistically challenged when it comes to putting pencil to paper I have no choice. I am sorry for the long winded and part rambling post but I have come to trust all of the wisdom that you fine Modelers will bestow upon me whether I want to here it or not.
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