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Hello Fellow Modelers!
Many of you know me from my N Scale Micro-Layout thread. I have decided to build an HO Scale shelf layout as my next build. This build will most likely happen over a longer period of time despite it being a small layout. If only my boss would understand my need to model trains all day and pay me for that instead...Anyways, here is what I am thinking for a layout.
I plan on using a 30" x 80" hollow core door to model an inglenook. There will be a single industry that services a variety of cars. I am thinking a bakery complex again, just like the micro-layout
I plan to use the Magic Pan Bakery Kit. I have not decided on what track to use yet, but the layout will utilize my DCC system so I can run sound locomotives.
Here is a quick schematic of the track plan and a 3D rendering:
Definitely has possiblities!
Im planning something similar in N scale.
Since you will be doing switching on the layout as a main feature. Might suggest you change the radius to 22 or 24" as it will make coupling the cars easier then an 18" radius.
I plan to use the Magic Pan Bakery Kit.
What is the mix of cars you have to / from a bakery?
Obviously box for supplies in and product out. A bit more modern could have hoppers of sugar in. Tanks of corn sweetener? Occasionally a flat with new heavy equipment.
As above Boxcars in and out (boxes, products)
Pneumatic / covered hoppers in (flour, sugar)
Tank cars in (sweeteners, oils)
These days also tank trailers (egg white or yoke)
Others?
Since you will be doing switching on the layout as a main feature. Might suggest you change the radius to 22 or 24" as it will make coupling the cars easier then an 18" radius.
This was a quick mockup of the layout using flex track so I never actually looked at the radius carefully enough but good point! I’ll make that change to make sure coupling is going to work better. Thanks!
What is the mix of cars you have to / from a bakery?
Obviously box for supplies in and product out. A bit more modern could have hoppers of sugar in. Tanks of corn sweetener? Occasionally a flat with new heavy equipment.
I was thinking corn syrup tank cars and airslide hoppers with sugar and flour in and boxcars and reefers out.
As above Boxcars in and out (boxes, products)
Pneumatic / covered hoppers in (flour, sugar)
Tank cars in (sweeteners, oils)
These days also tank trailers (egg white or yoke)
Others?
Yup! Exactly what I was planning
What era is this going to be set in?
What era is this going to be set in?
I guess I forgot to mention that haha. It will be modern era, thinking 80’s and up.
It looks like the famous
Inglenook Sidings.
That’s exactly what it is
I’ve always had a fascination with Inglenook layouts.
I guess I forgot to mention that haha. It will be modern era, thinking 80’s and up.
Awesome!! Lots of options for equipment out there.
Here is another variation of the layout. I'm trying to decide which one I like better. The spur tracks are shorter in this version, but each track would only be receiving 1 or 2 cars each anyways.
Hello Fellow Modelers!
I plan to use the Magic Pan Bakery Kit.
Guilford,
That's the kit I want to use/modify for one of my main industries (soda bottling plant)! Looking forward to seeing how yours looks...got a while before I get and build that kit on my layout.
The Magic Pan Bakery comes with extra wall sections in case you want to substitute. I used them to enlarge the structure with a truck loading extension and made a roof extension from .040" styrene.
I also added a Rix tank and some piping/pump house for the corn oil.
That is good to know Willie. Thanks for sharing!
The Magic Pan Bakery comes with extra wall sections in case you want to substitute. I used them to enlarge the structure with a truck loading extension and made a roof extension from .040" styrene.
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I also added a Rix tank and some piping/pump house for the corn oil.
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Very nice Willie, looks really good, great work as always.
Guilford,
That's the kit I want to use/modify for one of my main industries (soda bottling plant)! Looking forward to seeing how yours looks...got a while before I get and build that kit on my layout.
Might be a while for me too haha, but we’ll see
The Magic Pan Bakery comes with extra wall sections in case you want to substitute. I used them to enlarge the structure with a truck loading extension and made a roof extension from .040" styrene.
View attachment 164645
I also added a Rix tank and some piping/pump house for the corn oil.
View attachment 164646
Looks great! Good to know about the additional wall sections. Thanks!
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