Hi folks,
I have a standard bedroom 11x13' around the wall layout currently.
It is two level with MTH on the 1st level and Lionel on the 2nd level.
Do you all have any ideas for a NYC and Pennsy NYC area layout for passenger operations with no duck unders?
That is my problem, I love my current layout, but the duck unders are killing me and the unfinished middle island is giving me fits.
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Why not hinge the duck unders so you can walk through?
Dale H
Can you give a little more info? Where is the door that you enter the room located, do you have to avoid anything, opening closets? Window access? What size curves do you have?
Jim Barrett's "Drop Section" plan has worked well for me on 3 layouts-- section now recycled to my small 9x16 attic layout. Piano hinged for rigidity with spring-loaded transom catches for securing when up. Non-stretch bike brake cables attached to a pivoting lever underneath releases the catches to lower. Very simple to wire.
Perhaps you could install a lift up bridge or or lift out on the elevated level.
More on round-the wall layout....
My door is 3' back from the Benchwork and is off center to the Drop Section. The section is in the center of dual 072/084 end curves. Barrett shows how to install a section [and lift bridge] in Back Shop DVD #11.
Shown below is the mechanical rigging and wiring.
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