Chip
Building the Rock Ridge Railroad with the slowest construction crew west of the Pecos.
Modeling the Reading Railroad in the 1950's
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QUOTE: Originally posted by dthurman I actually have to get out of my super soft office chair and throw the switches when operating, I really don't mind as it gives the feel and takes up time to simulate a real train. You didn't install electric turnouts? [:)]
QUOTE: Originally posted by grayfox1119 If you have tortoises to throw the turnouts, what is the need to walk around the backside of the 4x8?
QUOTE: Originally posted by Train 284 I like the track plan Randy!
QUOTE: Originally posted by CARRfan Another thing to consider: a lot of people are anti-dogbone, because the track comes back into the scene it just left, and you have to "pretend" it didn't, just as you have to pretend on a 4x8 that a circle makes sense. Lots of pretending in MRR'ing, you just have to figure out which type of pretending you prefer, I guess...
QUOTE: Originally posted by hminky It is better to build a 4x8 and discover the error of your ways. A large layout that doesn't work becomes a rather elegant spider farm. A lot of operation can take place on a 4x8, I have built several for operations. I have learned a lot on my latest 4x8. It is my first layout with real scenery. I chronicle the trials and tribulations at: http://www.pacificcoastairlinerr.com/4x8/ Just a thought Harold
QUOTE: Originally posted by Don Gibson I think Chipmouse's point is 'since a 4X8 takes up 9'X13' of floor, why not construct a 9X13 in the first place, pushed against a wall, and operate with everythin within reach from the center? Chip I'll see your 9X13 and raise you to a 10X16 with 3' per side for walkaround (min. for 2 people) and using 2 pieces of ply. CUT
QUOTE: Originally posted by SpaceMouse Don, can you post a picture of that? Sounds fun.