Not very impressed with DCC

[el-capitan]

...and going...and going...and going...

will it ever end? All i want is world peace

seriously, this thread is getting really old.

We are having a discussion about sound for DC and Thomas the Tank for kids (and adults). What is your issue with this?

[OzarkBelt]

my bad. i thought we were still having that debate on dc vs dcc. oops, sorry. i'll be at the eye docter if you need me.

[tstage]

I thought the same thing.  Sorry about that.

Tom 

[OzarkBelt]

We are having a discussion about sound for DC and Thomas the Tank for kids (and adults). What is your issue with this?

Please, continue, i think i  might be interested. i won't bite, i promise!

[cheese4432]

We are having a discussion about sound for DC and Thomas the Tank for kids (and adults). What is your issue with this?

 

dc plus sound trash that idea. Thomas the tank engine for adults. why not if you enjoyed them whane you were younger. Heck I'm 13 and starting a collection of all the thomas the tank engine stuff and then mutiples of each because they don't have road numbers. So then just by switching rolling stock and motive power my layout can be thomas or normal event though the scenery will be dessert not the greenery of the island of sodor.

[el-capitan]

I must have missed the humorous part. Seems like a flame to me.

And I didn't think my post was offensive but if it was I appologize.

I am the idiot you're talking about. Your layout offends me too. It looks nicer than mine. I like the way the track flows. Do you have any recent pics of the layout? I'd like to see it. Mine is just an around the wall shelf unit and has gotten boring rather quickly. I am in the process of adding some staging tracks though.

Old layout pic....

I like your track plan. Great use of the space without congesting things. Do you have any plans for operation? I'm curious because I am tweaking my operation plan and am always looking for fresh ideas.

[Driline]

 

I like your track plan. Great use of the space without congesting things. Do you have any plans for operation? I'm curious because I am tweaking my operation plan and am always looking for fresh ideas.

 

Yes, my layout depicts the real Davenport Rock Island & Northwestern shortline as it appeared circa 1995. I will also be adding another industry when I add my staging tracks. I haven't entirely come up with the final operation plan, but it will include industry & yard switching along with some through freights and even a nostalgic passenger train. I've got all the info needed frm the real DRI LINE to make it work.

[Driline]

I must have missed the humorous part. Seems like a flame to me.

And I didn't think my post was offensive but if it was I appologize.

I am the idiot you're talking about. Your layout offends me too. It looks nicer than mine. I like the way the track flows. Do you have any recent pics of the layout? I'd like to see it. Mine is just an around the wall shelf unit and has gotten boring rather quickly. I am in the process of adding some staging tracks though.

Old layout pic....

 

Driline,

I like your layout! I'm downloading the photo and will use it as one of my references.

Your situation is similar to mine.  We're "squeezed for space" so we have to take advantage of a track plan that works. I have even less space then you do, judging by the photo's appearance.   With detailed scenery and several industrial customers, I certainly would not be bored with your layout design at all.  It's good that you're adding to it.

Since I like both, switching operations and watching trains roll, I would have a double-track mainline on an around-the-wall layout like this. To me, with  DCC/Sound, I would enjoy all the benefits in a small space.    

Don't get bored.....smile and "enjoy-whatcha-got"  You have a lot more than what many modelers already have.

Thanks for the kind words. Here are a few updated pictures I just took today.

Wide Shot

Ralston Purina Industry

Where the staging tracks will go on this wall. I'll also add another industry not shown in the plan.

My passenger excursion train.(Proto 2000 E8 with sound and Rapido passenger cars) I painted the Driline switcheres myself with more to come with sound.

[el-capitan]

I went to New Mexico to research the area of the ATSF that I am modeling. Unfortunately I am not able to operate like they did. Their locals originated and terminated in Rincon, while I am using Deming for this. So at this point, since I am drifting somewhat from the prototype, I am looking to make the operation as interesting as possible.

 

[Texas Zepher]

[to Driline] I like your layout! I'm downloading the photo and will use it as one of my references.

You can probably search out some of the threads on its history and development over in the layouts forum.

[AntonioFP45]

Driline,

Thanks for those other photos ( I downloaded them too).  I like the bridge and how creatively you were able to add the Purina industry.   I plan on having a small Purina Feed Mill on a spur that will be serviced by boxcars.  I think Walthers still has that kit available.

For scenery: How soon will you be scenicking?

This is only my opinion, but there's great potential with your layout. The blue backdrop blends in nicely, but if you want to take it another step, then http://www.sceniking.com has some very cool backdrops that appear to fit in well with your rail theme.

It looks like you can even add an additional 4" width (with 1" x 4"s) to the inside edge of the layout if you'd like to build more roads or add buildings parallel to the mainline to partially hide trains and convey a busy town with traffic. A small passenger station could be worked in too.