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[quote user="Flashwave"] That's gorgeous, but I'm not finding the 4 separate mains? For running four separate trains? <div style="clear:both;"></div> [/quote] Morgan - I know that one of Ken´s druthers is to have a 4-track main, but I don´t think he has the space for that, unless he wants to go for a blown up 4 x 8 type of layout with a spaghetti bowl appearance. I doubt that he is in for that. If you check both recent designs, Ken´s and yours, there is a major flaw to them - the track is too close up to the wall. If you add a minimum of 4" from the track to the layout edges in the inside , you won´t have enough room left to move around. Scenery does require a little bit of space. I just want to show, what can be achieved in the given space without cramming too much track into the room. Actually, my favorite is the single track version, but that´s just me - a simple minded guy who likes it clear cut and simple. With the right kind of software (Costs about $ 80), Ken can have 4 trains running and with the hidden staging underneath Kenville, he can even change the trains en route. You don´t need 4 tracks to run 4 trains. Again, I don´t think you can put up much more without creating a claustrophobic atmosphere. John - I aimed at maintaining a minimum radius of 33", as Ken likes to run the big ones. There is one spot where I am already down to 29", but that´s at the mine. You don´t see a Big Boy switching there [:-^] Before I make any further alterations, let´s wait and see what Ken thinks about it. Out for the day - see you all tomorrow!
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