Breor47
Brakeman
Hello all.
I've mentioned here are there that I might have an opportunity to construct a new HO layout beginning sometime after Christmas. If I do get that opportunity, this layout would be my first non-8x4 layout, which is exciting!
However, that also means I'm pretty new to designing track plans and such. I first outlined my priorities for a layout. I'd like to have, in order from most important to least,
1) Double-main line, continuous loops
2) Industry, including one branch track
3) Village or town
4) Graded Terrain with Mountain(s)
5) River/Water Scenes
6) Wide curves for steam locomotive operation
I thought these things would be pretty important because I like to sit back and watch the trains run through the scenery (who doesn't, I suppose) rather than spend a lot of time shunting or slow operations.
Over the last few weeks, I've made several attempts at putting together something interesting. Below is what I consider to be my best attempt. It met all of my goals and includes a reversing loop (for one direction).
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Please let me know what you think (comments are much appreciated) and point out any glaring errors/limitations this has... I'd like to catch them before I drop a lot of money on track!
I've mentioned here are there that I might have an opportunity to construct a new HO layout beginning sometime after Christmas. If I do get that opportunity, this layout would be my first non-8x4 layout, which is exciting!
However, that also means I'm pretty new to designing track plans and such. I first outlined my priorities for a layout. I'd like to have, in order from most important to least,
1) Double-main line, continuous loops
2) Industry, including one branch track
3) Village or town
4) Graded Terrain with Mountain(s)
5) River/Water Scenes
6) Wide curves for steam locomotive operation
I thought these things would be pretty important because I like to sit back and watch the trains run through the scenery (who doesn't, I suppose) rather than spend a lot of time shunting or slow operations.
Over the last few weeks, I've made several attempts at putting together something interesting. Below is what I consider to be my best attempt. It met all of my goals and includes a reversing loop (for one direction).
This is a link
Click it to make it bigger.
Please let me know what you think (comments are much appreciated) and point out any glaring errors/limitations this has... I'd like to catch them before I drop a lot of money on track!
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