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  1. Athlon

    My N Scale Track Plan

    OK - I got up early this morning and fired up my laptop to work on the Westboro Yard. Scarm is a great little piece of software, but I missed my desktop and mouse (we're away for the weekend). Anyway, I was leaning toward Plan B, but I didn't like having to use the lower tunnel area as the...
  2. Athlon

    My N Scale Track Plan

    Another fine suggestion. I'm still toying with Westboro. I'm trying to figure out a way so my trains won't be pulling in and out of the tunnel while switching. I know I need to make some compromises with my small space, but after reading this and seeing these I'm trying to incorporate as...
  3. Athlon

    The D&J Railroad -- From Scratch

    Congrats on the new job! It's tough out there...... Awesome layout - I just read your thread from start to here - fantastic work. I'm looking forward to future installments!!
  4. Athlon

    How to wire an Atlas code 55 turnout for DCC

    Thanks everyone. At the very least I'll drop a feeder from 'A' while building the layout. When I add the controls I'll wire them up. It may be a little overkill, but it doesn't seem like a lot of extra work, and if I'm going to do 'overkill' on something it might as well be on the track.
  5. Athlon

    My N Scale Track Plan

    Otis, I've been to that show a couple of times over the past 10 years and would love to go this weekend but we're away until Monday. It's a great show.
  6. Athlon

    How to wire an Atlas code 55 turnout for DCC

    Bob - Thanks for the links. I really like the Tam Valley servo ideas, and the electronics associated on their web site. I think I'll go with those instead of Tortoises. I'm still not clear on whether I need to power my frogs using 'A' from my picture. Is the only reason to do that for...
  7. Athlon

    How to build a control Panel

    Great video Mike! I'm just starting a small N scale layout, but it will have about 20 turnouts. Your video was perfect timing for me. Thank you!!
  8. Athlon

    How to wire an Atlas code 55 turnout for DCC

    I'll be using NCE DCC for my N Scale layout. There are no reverse loops in my plan, and I'm using only Atlas code 55 #5's and #7's. I'll have a 2 wire bus under the layout for the track, and I may also have another set of wires to connect to a completely different power source for lighted...
  9. Athlon

    My N Scale Track Plan

    Agreed Another good idea. I'll lay out as much as I have (won't likely have all the track I need all at once) and pin it down first. I'll have at least an inch of foam so it won't be difficult to do that.
  10. Athlon

    My N Scale Track Plan

    Plan A or Plan B? I hope I'm not pestering you with too many questions........ When I start to lay down track, I plan to do the outside mainline first so I can run a train. Then I'll do the inside main, then Westboro and then each industry. So, I want to have at least the mainline 'etched in...
  11. Athlon

    My N Scale Track Plan

    OK - I put the crossing back in near Hellen's. I shortened the passing siding that wrapped around past the lumber yard. And Westboro yard now has almost 50% more track, and my engines will use a lot less fuel getting to the shed. :) Thank you very much for your input!! I will be...
  12. Athlon

    My N Scale Track Plan

    The long double track there grew out of a short passing siding I had to the left of the engine shed. The more I look at it, the more I agree that I'll put it back to the shorter length. I had a crossover at that spot near Hellen's and removed it to force me to run the train longer to get to...
  13. Athlon

    My N Scale Track Plan

    Here's my latest version....... I've added to the Westboro yard and increased the length of the passing siding leading to the sugar refinery and paper plant. I'll be starting the benchwork soon!
  14. Athlon

    My N Scale Track Plan

    No warping here! :D Thanks! I was concerned about the 12.5" radius heading into the crossover.
  15. Athlon

    My N Scale Track Plan

    I have a concern about the route below in red (enlarged from the top of my plan near the proposed Passenger Station). Is the 'S' turn something I should be concerned with? It's the only one I could find on the plan. My trains will be running counter-clockwise and the track will be Atlas...
  16. Athlon

    My N Scale Track Plan

    Thanks! I moved it. That is something I would not have noticed for a long while, I suspect! :eek: Here it is now..........
  17. Athlon

    My N Scale Track Plan

    @otiscnj: More thoughts on your thoughts :) I already have some rolling stock - stuff I've been collecting over the last 8 or 9 years and have never run. Mostly I have some ACF 4 bay hoppers, 11000 gallon tanker cars, and some beer can cars. I also have a few assorted box cars and gondolas...
  18. Athlon

    My N Scale Track Plan

    Thanks for your input. 1) I don't have a lot of room in just 30", but I'll try. 2) Not much thought yet. Again, I'm leaving room for that with the areas on the inside. I plan to build this thing in stages, staring with the outside mainline first. I need to get trains rolling to keep my...
  19. Athlon

    My N Scale Track Plan

    Like this? I don't have a lot of room there to do much.........
  20. Athlon

    My N Scale Track Plan

    Here's a couple of screenshots of my option #1 (showing access to the switch):




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