@DoubleDAZ I may just use 1 side of this house too. I really like it and it matches the theme. My wife likes it too. I could just put everything back and use one side for storage of a unit etc.
@DoubleDAZ although I like the motorized doors of the Prose, I probably would not use that much. This house is more me and my theme. If you can get two tracks great, if not i will use one side and simulate something for other door.
@DoubleDAZ *two tracks to work in the space, I meant.
Ken, I think I see the problem. The footprint includes that white base and that throws off my measurements for the exact track locations. Can you simply measure the distance between the "center" rails of the tracks inside the house. Once I have that I think I can figure out the rest. Right now I have them 6.625" apart and it looks to me like they might be 4.5" or something like that.
He Dave another thought that just escaped from the box, what if you put the y right after the switch, then needed curved track to get to the engine shed? It hard for me to tell as there is no scarm file.
@DoubleDAZ standby ijust ran out
Mike, sorry, here's the file I'm currently working with. You might be looking at the file that we found was an earlier version before Ken downsized the space. The design on the top left is the current layout. The design on the top right is one that I think "MIGHT" work, but I'm still fiddling with it. Ignore the image on the far right, it was just how I was trying to figure out where the inside tracks are positioned since manufacturers never seem to provide that kind of information. The one on the bottom left is what I'm working on now with the O-72 Wye. I still don't think it's going to work, but I'll check it out. 
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Mike/Ken, I just substituted an O-36 switch for the bottom O-45 switch in the top right design and I'm pretty sure that can be made to work, but I need the track spacing measurement before I can finalize it. Here's what it looks like, bottom right.
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@DoubleDAZ from my wife...
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Thanks, Ken, I kind of thougth they might be 5". I'll make the changes to the designs I've been working on.
@DoubleDAZ my wife said you are welcome. Lol
Okay, Ken, here you go. I think you and your wife will be happy with what I found.
Option 1 is the current design just for reference.
Option 2 should work and it keeps the O-45 switch at the bottom, but uses an O-36 switch and curves elsewhere.
Option 3 shows that I just can't get the O-72 Wye to fit. I've tried multiple O-36 1/4 curves to rotate the assembly to the left, but they just add to the height, so the house ends up over the gold tracks even more.
Option 4 swaps out the bottom O-45 switch for an O-36 switch, removes the O-36 1/4 curve to straighten the assembly and adds a bit more straight track going into the right stall.
The House Sample shows how I created the footprint. The key to this whole exercise was getting the measurement for the distance between tracks. Thanks for that. The width is 13.25", that made the center 6.625", so I added a line there. You showed me the tracks are 5" apart, so I centered those inside the house and tried various combinations of track to find those that connected. I don't know if it's worth the trouble and cost of Option 4 to swap the O-45 switch for the O-36 vs Option 2.
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@DoubleDAZ appreciate all your work!!
@DoubleDAZ is there a parts list,just for i would need? 2 o36 switches? 1 o36 curve?
I'm still trying to reconcile the FasTrack O-72 assembly with the Proses house. Atlas is almost the same, just 2 3/4" longer. They're both less than 5" apart, so there has to be a difference in the houses. The tracks in the photo that aren't connected show the 5". Anyway, if you get it all to connect, I'll be happy and quit thinking about it.
Here are new SCARM files and photos, including the Parts lists for each.
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Nice work, Dave!
@Mark Boyce posted:Nice work, Dave!
Fingers crossed I got it right this time. 🤣
@DoubleDAZ posted:Fingers crossed I got it right this time. 🤣
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Funny how things work out, the wye i bought was broken. Received a refund. Everything always works out, Dave.
Ken, that is such a coincidence.
All meant to be, i guess. 🥴
That is a coincidence, and remarkably it turned out in your favor! 😎
Nice work Dave and Ken I think your on the right track with your plan for the space you have! Looks like it's going to be a winner and it always helps if the wife is on board!
Alright @DoubleDAZ another opportunity for you. 😂 I had not told you this, but my wife and I talked about doing a raised bump and go trolley. Since that point I had actually been thinking of that and possibly creating an o72 oval up above too. Thoughts?
I’ll see what I can come up with.
BTW, which version of the layout did you do, option 2 or option 4? And is it working?
@DoubleDAZ 2 waiting on parts. Everything will be here Monday. BTW, pulling up track and cleaning it is relatively easy. I will probably do a video on it. Water and acetone and let sit for 2 days. Did not have to scrub at all. Completely cleaned on its own.
Well, please let me know at some point, so I can clean up my files and just keep the one you decide to use. Good luck.
Sorry Ken, I put together some ideas and then got sidetracked before I could send them. I did 2 different trolley runs, both can be adjusted to fit inside the gold oval or the dark blue oval. Th upper level is only 12" above the main level, but obviously that will be up to you. I'd probably be inclined to put the trolly inside to gold oval, maybe raised 1-2", and then have the O72 open, like the last set of photos.
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You rock @DoubleDAZ !!! I am building #2 setup, wiwting on o36 curves to build it, so you can use that as the base for any future stuff and organize your files. I will look at what you did above and get back to you about the new stuff. I am a ways away from any of the new stuff.
@DoubleDAZ it looks like you have the o36 of that last switch, that is incorrect. I choose option #2 from the #2 or #4 options from before, where I did not replace that o45. Not sure how that affects anything.
Ken, that doesn't affect anything. I just chose that version to show the lowered trolley and O-72 elevations.
I understand you plan to build Option 2 with the O-45 switch left where it is. However, do you plan to add the 2nd level decking with the trolley and O-72 oval on it? Or do you plan to do away with the decking and place the trolley like I show in Option 5? Or something else?
Yes, all the new stuff will be elevated as I am building a town on the ground space I have now.
I sent you a PM.
Ken, your water scenes look nice.
@Mark Boyce tyvm!
@DoubleDAZ @Mark Boyce updates from the weekend. Planted corn 😂
I totally missed that earlier link, but you are doing wonderful work. The layout may be small, but you are making the most of it. I love how you did the top of the mountain with the farm scene.
@DoubleDAZ that is my wife's doing. She wanted a barn to pay homage to her grandparents who had a farm near Columbus OH. I think she did an amazing job. It looks great!
