Again i am questioned, why do i need a line from the main to branch? I like the idea of a runaround but the main to the branch? I don't get it...
Because people don't understand what you're thinking. You are planning to interchange cars between the mainline and the branch. So the switch back connection works for your purpose. Operations is a whole other hobby almost in itself. I am fascinated by realistic operation. Some are bored by realistic operating procedures. Model railroads are like novels in that some start with the disclaimer "a long time ago and in Galaxy far away "(ie, I don't care what it looks like) while others are specific "the PRR mainline in 1943". We all fall somewhere different on the spectrum of realistic modeling.Again i am questioned, why do i need a line from the main to branch? I like the idea of a runaround but the main to the branch? I don't get it...
Yeah, I think I did about 34 last time I did a layout from scratch. Even then it wasn't laid and run more than 2 weeks before a not minor modification.OK, Scrap that plan and start over. New plan, How many now??
That gets back to one of my questions a few pages ago. Is the logging branch its own railroad, or is it part of a bigger system. If the former there doesn't need to be a line from main to branch. In fact, that scenario would more interesting to operate. If the logging is part of a bigger system most likely there would be a direct connection for efficiency purposes.Again i am questioned, why do i need a line from the main to branch? I like the idea of a runaround but the main to the branch? I don't get it...
Where are you looking and how much land do you want? I got 1/2 a city block (2.4 acres) for about $2000 in the middle of Kansas a few years back. There is a single unit lot (90x100?) across the street that I presume will be for sale soon.Been looking for some land but not having to much luck with that. Prices to high or to many acres. Will keep looking.