DoubleDAZ posted:Mark,
Had a little time, so I played around a bit just to see where we are. The outside grade is 4.6% and the inside is 5.8%. When I got to looking at the turntables, I realized there were no storage tracks (stalls), only complete runs into the TTs. So, I added some for you to look at and comment. I also used regular switches instead of the curved just to see what it could look like. If the grades are okay, then I can probably move the bottom switch inside the circle so the leads will hold complete trains. Looking it again, I'm not sure I widened that circle enough. I assume the idea will be to pull a train into the TT, unhook the cars, park the engine and bring another one out to takes the cars back.
Dave,
I have to say, you do an amazing job helping people on this forum by taking their concept and then retooling or enhancing with some great ideas. And then you even put this into a visual representation. All I can say is - Wow!
I did have one question, though. The figure eight loop with the siding (or run-around track) starts and terminates at two turnouts. My understanding is that turnouts - and at least 10" on each side of a turnout - should always be flat and level to avoid operating issues. Counting the sectional pieces, is there enough trackage in between those turnouts (plus 10" on each end of each turnout) to avoid an extreme grade to get the 6" or whatever of clearance needed before the underpass point? Thanks
Peter
