Clem - That is a very nice looking track plan. Wow! 120" super-elevated curves sounds super. Should be perfect for long engines and cars. Pictures would be great. The track plan sure makes it easier to understand.
Art
Chugman~ I posted a video february 4th on Tommy Z thread. Click on my name then go to Feb.4th I responded to Tommys thread that will give you a link to my you tube site. Or Google O scale layout Blissfield Mich. Video is to long to post.
Clem
This thread really got me thinking about how I designed, built and operate my layout. I knew I wanted to model one railroad, Penn Central. It would be Hi-Rail with scale equipment and scenery. I only had a space of 10 1/2' x 12' to work with. I wanted to be able to run trains in a continous loop as well as do switching. This necessitated several sidings for industries. A branch line and a small yard were also desired. Control would be TMCC. The size of the room dictated 042 curves. This limits the size of the equipment that I can run. I also wanted to create scenes that tell stories and could be easily photographed. Here are a couple of photos of the overall layout. Please forgive the junk laying on the table. I didn't even see it until I looked at the photos on the computer.
Tom
The GP9 is on the main line. The SW8 is on the branch line. A lift out bridge(lower right) connects the branch line to the other side of the layout.
Small town is on the left with industrial area on the right. The branch line crosses the main line to service the grain elevator and industrial area.
The branch line is at the extreme right. The two track yard is accessed from the main line. The branch line intersects with the main line behind the factory in the upper center.
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My layout is 35x19 O scale with gargraves with ballast added. I use MTH DCS command and run only MTH engines modern diesel and steam also.
The layout is a large dogbone contineous running . it takes a train about 20 min. To runethe mainline at 40. Mph. This gives lots of time for the local to work the mainlines.
The center of the layout is the city with skysrapers and traffic lights. To the north is the moutain range with the moutain line. To the west is the yard , car shop and the return loop mainlines.
The layout is a large dogbone contineous running . it takes a train about 20 min. To runethe mainline at 40. Mph. This gives lots of time for the local to work the mainlines.
The center of the layout is the city with skysrapers and traffic lights. To the north is the moutain range with the moutain line. To the west is the yard , car shop and the return loop mainlines.
Clem - Awesome video! Great looking layout.
Tom - You have an outstanding layout! Love your scenery, very well done.
suncoasttrains - I really like the sound of your layout. Any chance you could post some pictures?
Art
