My HO "L-Shaped Switching Layout" (96"x92"(16" Shelf Width))...


My HO Layout build thread...

I took down my HO 11'x6' loop type layout a couple months ago, and time to build a new switching layout (winter is upon us....lol). I don't have my track plan 100% done yet but here we go.:cool:
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Here is an overall view of my switching layout, it consists of a 96”x16” industry section(top left) and a 76”x16” yard section(bottom right). I believe the bench work is about 44” in height, so I can do switching from a chair and have a realistic view(IMO).
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Here is a view of the industry section.
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Here is a view down to the scrap yard. I am using a Bachman car repair shop as a scrap building, I am pondering making it only two doors to give more room for ground cover or etc. (#15124).
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The two BN box cars on the left will were the loading docks are, two reefers will be on that track as well.
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View of the grain elevator(>>LINK<<)
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I know, too much power for a switching layout but I hope to do ops involving one 6 axle loco, 2 rolling stock and one caboose to the industry section.
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I know, too much power for a switching layout but I hope to do ops involving one 6 axle loco, 2 rolling stock and one caboose to the industry section.

Nah, no such thing as too much green!
Looks like you could keep two crews busy, looking good!
 
I forgot to mention but a lot of the cork that is down right now will have to come up. :)

Decided not to use the big 3 stall car repair building but a Pikestuff building...hopefully this allow me to get more area for grass, scarp and a fence.
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Put the grain elevator at the end of the section. This should allow for me to put a road with a small parking lot in.
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More room for road and grass, definitely put in a crossing gate. :)
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Not sure about the track the BN loco is on, just a track for the loco and the caboose to sit on during switching.
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Got some cork down tonight, I just use tacks and some fancy $1 store glue. :)
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Getting excited to run some trains.
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Two sections down.
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The $1 store glue had a cool flat spot to aid in applying on a flat surface.
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Here is my newest loco, it's a Athearn Genesis GP38-2(DCC&Sound)....the sound is amazing and rolls really smooth.

Here are some better pictures, need to get better lights in the layout room...this is from my photo booth.
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The beacon is too cool, works well.
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Got some track down.
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Engine tracks will not be raised on cork, not a fan of not using cork because it not as easy to get up later if I change things but oh well.
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The radius will have a yard tower and a road crossing.
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Main line has cork, got a 2% ramp in...just need to lay the track, I need to get a small drill bit for track nail to nail down the track.
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Picked up new excavator at a train show this weekend, I am pretty excited...it's hard to find a scrap type excavator.
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Close up shot.
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View of the grain elevator section, I decided to keep the loco lead.
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For the 2% grade into the lower sections I glued a 2% Woodland Scenics grade on to a piece of paper and then cut in half.
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