QUOTE: Originally posted by TrainsRMe@webtv.net [?] I have a question for anybody that I hope someone can answer. Last night I was thinking of building a upper level to my layout, I came across a article about a trackplan that instead of a helix it had a "nolix". It was one of the Late great John Armstrong plans. Does anybody know what a nolix is? Would it be just a grade up to the next level? Thanks TrainsRMe [;)]
Ray Breyer
Modeling the NKP's Peoria Division, circa 1943
QUOTE: Originally posted by Bob Hayes Check out the June 2004 MR page 51. Notice how the Priest's got between levels. Is this what one would call a "nolix"? Bob Hayes
QUOTE: Originally posted by tpaulsen Short train lengths on a layout are only the problem of you fellows running diesel locomotives. Us old farts that still run steam have no problem. It was a common sight to see a single locomotive struggling upgrade with 15-20 loaded cars. UP had an answer to this in Weber Canyon east of Ogden, just assign 3 Big Boys to the east bound freight, one on the point, one in the middle, one hooked in ahead of the caboose. Still, the trains were only 100 cars or so, and the run upgrade to Evanston, WY was a long, slow haul. Can I, with tongue in cheek, suggest the answer to short trains might be to sell all your diesels and convert to steam? Tom