passenger train layouts only

[tatans]

This may have been posted earlier, but I can't find it on research, I wonder what percentage of modelers out there have layouts with passenger trains only? It would be great to see photos of them if posted. I know lots of modellers have combined systems, but a complete set up with lots of varnish and stainless steel would be kind of impressive.

[Anonymous]

I don't do it myself, but I do know of a couple of people that do Amtrack only layouts. I don't know for certain that they are COMPLETELY passenger trains, but I know the one is mainly the Acela train, and the other has a lot of other Amtrack trains as well.

http://community-2.webtv.net/AcelaTrains/TheAcelaTrain/index.html
I think this guy's name is David Harrison (someone correct me if I'm wrong). He's got a lot of info on the Acela trains, but he has pictures of his layouts.

http://www.amtmodeling.com/
This site has a lot of pictures and stuff about Amtrack modeling.

Hope that helps!!

[tatans]

As I suspected: no one does passenger only layouts, either they are ashamed to admit a different type layout or no one really has a 100% passenger set-up, would really like to see one if it existed, but there were 107 replies to "changing a lightbulb" hmmmmmmm?

[cheese3]

I would like one, but my space doesn't allow for it in HO, maybe I should build an all passenger N layout. I could fit it under my bed

[DrummingTrainfan]

http://www.amtmodeling.com/

I am toally jealous of the layout on that sight.
When I build my own layout it won't be 100% passenger but it will revolve around passenger.

[Anonymous]

I will run alot of freight.. But there will be a one heck of a Heavyweight Varni***hat will demand other trains to give way to it once in a while. =)

[Anonymous]

I was at a convention in West Virginia and I saw a very small HO scale layout that had all passenger trains. It was modeld around the new Amtrak acela trains. It was much like the one that ''chewie8han" mentioned but it wasnt a triangle.

[leighant]

This layout was passenger only. But pretty small. 30" x 40" as I remember. Completed (!?) in 10 days. Twice around oval, no switches. Fair running.

I don't remember whatever happened to the layout.

[chateauricher]

Tatans,

My layout will be passenger only.

I just finished the design, and will begin construction in the Fall.

[Anonymous]

I remember an N-scale layout that was hardly bigger than a school desk. There was enough room for 1oval with a tunnel and a bridge. There was an Amtrak engine and 2-3 amtrak cars. That was all that would fit, so it qualifies.



100% PASSENGER

[jimrice4449]

I don't know if this qualifies but what the hey! I have a 2 level RR w/ frieght on the lower level and psgr on the upper. There's no physical connection between the 2. The focus of the upper level is a 9 track double ended depot (8 platform, 1 running) The depot is along a north wall andf morphs into a double track main along the west wall and halfway along the south where it splits into a 3 track reverse loop/staging yard. "Mainline" operation involves running a train out, sticking it in staging for a bit, and running it back into the depot. The real operational focus is building trains, spotting them in the depot, turning inbound trains and switching the REA bldg at the west end of the depot or the Post Office Distribution Center at the east end. I've got 3 yards w/ a total of 47 tracks. The longest holds a 17 car 1955 Empire Builder and the shortest a Pioneer Zephyr (barely). You migh say I'm a seriously addicted Psgr train freak.

[Anonymous]

I guess it works as long as it's seperated.

[tatans]

Well, well, there are a few of you closet "passenger guys'' out there, and a few who are pretty interested and close to getting into passenger traffic---good to hear. I admire the purists of passenger only but I can appreciate "freight guys" who seriously add a passenger service to their layout--you are all to be commended, let's see some more photos of those sleek long coaches screaming through those dark and dusty freight yards.

[dinwitty]

there is operation with passenger trains in terminals, breaking up and changing train lengths, adding/removing mail/baggage, express reefers...

but I dont want to limit myself to passenger when there is so much to do in the hobby.

[jkeaton]

"but I dont want to limit myself to passenger when there is so much to do in the hobby..."

Amen to that. I love passenger trains, expecially RDCs, and my Canadian shortline will have local and through VIA Rail service, and possibly its own RDC commuter train. Even the connecting private mine railway will have a tourist train operation...but I wouldn't leave out the freight trains, 'twoundn't be right.

Jim

[Anonymous]

I collect kato amtrak as well as atlas n scale and will run them on my layout when completed but I can't run only passenger trains. Got to have a number of freight in the mix.

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by tatans

This may have been posted earlier, but I can't find it on research, I wonder what percentage of modelers out there have layouts with passenger trains only? It would be great to see photos of them if posted. I know lots of modellers have combined systems, but a complete set up with lots of varnish and stainless steel would be kind of impressive.

Whats going on. I am the Vice President of www.amtmodeling.com. I model 97% passenger trains. Between, Amtrak, Metrolink, Metro North, and 1 UP freight train. Its a pretty good mix. Be sure to check it out.

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by DrummingTrainfan

http://www.amtmodeling.com/

I am toally jealous of the layout on that sight.
When I build my own layout it won't be 100% passenger but it will revolve around passenger.

Thanks for the good feedback. Im trying to expanded to more amtrak and commuter passenger trains. Please keep checking back for updates.

[Anonymous]

Here are some more modern pics from my layout

[Anonymous]

siberianmo has an HO layout that is 90% passenger with a 'token' freight - I couldn't find his web site though[?]

[Eddystone]

My next layout will be 95% passenger with a large Union Station for my varnish, for switching there will be Railway Express Agency and commisary for the dining cars and Pullmans. Also if you want to model Passenger opps don't rule out a horse track or a large resort. Race horses used to travel by train in special cars and the big races brought in alot of private cars. Also some large resorts had tracks for Pullman cars to be spotted. Anybody model any of that?

[BRAKIE]

Guys,I had a very close friend that modeled the Cincinnati Union Station Ry complete with coach tracks,clean out track,express building,commissary ect..He would make up and tear down passenger trains just like the real CUT Ry..The train would leave the station and go into a looped staging yard and would be return later as a inbound train..Carl's layout was 23' long and 30" wide and was located along one wall of his basement the hidden stagging yard was the only part that extended beyond 30".Power was DC with home made walk around thottles..Sadly Carl pass away in 1988 and the layout was dismantle and haul to the dump as was all the track,switches and buildings including the beautiful scratch built Union Station that had a working clock just like the prototype..[:(] All engines and cars was sold in a yard sale.[:(]

BTW..This layout was built in 1963 and used brass engines with brass wheels, brass,metal and plastic coaches,X2F couplers and brass track..It was a beautiful and highly detailed layout

[tatans]

Brakie,a sad story indeed and a lot more common than people are led to believe, whole layouts off to the dump and brass locos and eqipment sold for pennies at a yard sale, the layout must have been a wonder to behold, too bad no photos exist, so now you guys, make sure your empire doesn't end up in the landfill.