Trackwork update

[cncproadwarrior]

So far, I've been working on the upper level which is almost done. But the nice thing about building a model railroad is that you can work on so many different things that you never get bored.

I recently acquired a FastTracks double crossover jig and have made most of my turnouts in addition to two double crossovers. I even managed to scratch build a wye with it.

Now I've begun to lay track work on the lower lever as well as building a yard. So far so good.

BTW, this will be a rail fan layout with 3-4 consists of about 10-12 diesels running.

 

[Dougget]

Looks great.

I'm in the process of planning a donut type layout and want to use a double x-over as well. Mine is made from 4 #6 turnouts and a crossover track (19 deg I think). Anyway, would you mind sharing your track plan? I'd like to see how you are using the x-overs and maybe borrow some ideas for my own plans.

Thanks,
Doug

 

[cncproadwarrior]

My track plan is a very simple representation of what I want:

- layout size is 12x8 in a rectangular shape
- 2 levels
- 4 mainlines: 2 upper and 2 lower to include the ramp
- 3% ramp to upper level on one 12' side and down the other
- 1 yard
- one double crossover on the lower level is used to access the ramp to the upper level
- other crossover is used on the upper level to access the ramp to the lower level

 

[Selector]

It is coming along very well...very nicely. Isn't this a fun part, Bernie, more mechanical and methodical as opposed to the planning and mapping it all out, and the second guessing? By this time, the concept is yours and firm, and you are laying track way faster than the prototype did back when.

-Crandell