As the title says. I'm looking to expand as well as eliminate the long straight runs. The loops are getting old. Unfortunately my work computer will not let me install personal programs (need an admin password for all installs) and our personal compute is a MacBook so not compatible with SCARM. So I'm here asking for help and really appreciate anyone's time.
A few things below. Also, I'll be sticking with fastrack. I have mostly O36 curves. My current outter loop is a mix of some 1/4 O36 sections along with O48 which allows a little bigger looking curves. I don't mind running at the edge of plywood. If I remember correctly the full O48 won't fit within 4'.
1. I want to be able to run 2 trains without worry, so 2 separate loops are a must.
2. I have an MTH single track arch bridge I wish to use, but I'm not sold on a climb. Maybe I'll use it in the future as part of an elevated track. Or maybe even build a valley into between the proposed and existing sections? I do have a set of fastrack graduated trestles if I wish to utilize.
3. I have a menards cripple creek engine house I'd like to utilize in some capacity. I also have a lumber conveyor and barrel loaded I wish to use which will need some space. I have a few smaller accessories too but I can use those wherever they fit. I'd prefer to keep my train station where it is. I can get some dimensions on that location.
4. I currently have 4 remote (2 lt and 2 rt) switches and 5 manual switches, all O36. I have considered doing a return loop to utilize one or two of the manual switches. I don't mind finding a few more to purchase, but I don't want to go overboard with $100 remote switches.
Here is the engine house I have. Note one bay is a pull through and one dead ends. I don't mind if both are dead ended or if the one is a pull through.
