Hi Guys, I am starting a very simple layout plan to teach myself how to build a railroad. This layout plan was begun as of a few weeks ago. Its very simple. I had an old platform approximately 9'X5' in house that I shall use as my base. On top of this I put together an outer loop of GG 054 track. I have joined this outer loop with a RCS #5 LH and RH 11deg. switch(top and bottom of my 054 loop) followed by a RCS TR45 transition curve and then made an inter loop with GG 042 curves. This is my starting point and very easy to modify which I will as go down the road.
My 1st learn on this project. Videos are out there showing methods for drawing a specific deg. arc to match my needed middle rail curve diameter. I don't know what to google. Your input will be greatly appreciated. More questions to come, please stay with me.
BTW & FYI. I do have a master plan (RRT) and a medium size upstairs spare room. Tim has all of my room measurements and a copy of my layout. As most of you know Tim was in the moving process earlier and now he is in York. So as of right now, I feel that I'm on his list but don't know where. I'll just wait in line and work on this current project.
My best regards
Tommy
