Mark Boyce posted:John,
Here are a couple quick thoughts while I am on break.
I am really hoping to run my H9 Consolidation which takes 042 curves. I realize expanding the curves to 042 stretches the canyon loops out into the middle of the room. However I got to thinking, I don't need to provide for continuous running on this layout. If I want to do that, I can just step through the door and run trains on the Ceiling Central RR. So, besides some sidings, buildings, and wye/turntable at each end, I don't need room for a turning loop.
Do you think this idea would work?
Marc Williams really wants to see that H9 I got from him on a trade run on this layout.
Right Marc? ;-)
Oops, gotta go for now!
You bet! I must say that it will look great on the new layout! If I can, I'd be happy to help out with the build and I'd definitely love to see it once it is completed. This Blackwater Canyon line looks incredible! Certainly it is designed for your smaller locomotives, but I think the H-9 will function well. Just be sure that the grade at the bottom of the hill is small. I have had some problems with my 734 touching the center rail at the bottom of my grade and shorting out the layout. Be very careful with this! I run a 4% grade. I think the outdoor carpet worsens the problem.
-Marc
