Brewkett
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long time listener first time caller. Working on new layout part 4.
I rebuilding a failed attempt on layout number 3, I'm working in a spare room, roughly 11x11, and using around the room shelf style. Originally had a duck under at the door, and after many contacts with my back and a few choice words, it needs to go. I found a plan on CADRAIL samples I like "double day" It fits with what I have to work with, and makes use of a dog bone style so I don't have a duck under.
I'm modeling in the 1930-14940's era, I like the old billboard refers and small steam engines, Mostly Rio Grande and Santa Fe.
I have a lot of Kato Uni track in HO, but was also considering using dual HO and HON3 narrow gauge as I would love to collect Rio Grande narrow gauge. From what I can tell this plan uses mostly 18" and 20" radi curves so I should be there, just not sure on grade on the cross over, can't seem to find any info on that. Only big concern I have is the 4x4 sections at each end, will I have any major problems with reach as the layout will be against the wall. I'm going to try and make a lift out section (marked in green) on both end parts.
Any recommendations?
I rebuilding a failed attempt on layout number 3, I'm working in a spare room, roughly 11x11, and using around the room shelf style. Originally had a duck under at the door, and after many contacts with my back and a few choice words, it needs to go. I found a plan on CADRAIL samples I like "double day" It fits with what I have to work with, and makes use of a dog bone style so I don't have a duck under.
I'm modeling in the 1930-14940's era, I like the old billboard refers and small steam engines, Mostly Rio Grande and Santa Fe.
I have a lot of Kato Uni track in HO, but was also considering using dual HO and HON3 narrow gauge as I would love to collect Rio Grande narrow gauge. From what I can tell this plan uses mostly 18" and 20" radi curves so I should be there, just not sure on grade on the cross over, can't seem to find any info on that. Only big concern I have is the 4x4 sections at each end, will I have any major problems with reach as the layout will be against the wall. I'm going to try and make a lift out section (marked in green) on both end parts.
Any recommendations?