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  1. Athlon

    My N Scale Track Plan

    Here's a screenshot of my option#2. I don't like it. I liked the idea of one entrance and two exits, as well as hiding the second 'large' curve on the layout. By the way - moving the top yard to the right has really made the plan 'snap' for me. What a difference! Thank you again for...
  2. Athlon

    My N Scale Track Plan

    Thanks for the tips - I'll give it a try. I like the reverse loop idea, but I'm wrestling with the tunnel now. I agree with you all about the negatives that switch in there can cause. Three options I've come up with: 1) Move the yard just to it's right a bit to the right and use a...
  3. Athlon

    My N Scale Track Plan

    Thanks, and yes, I need to think about that. Although the table will be easy to move if something goes badly in there, I still need easy access. The reverse loop was my intention, as suggested by scroggin. I'll have to check out that Atlas plan - Thanks.
  4. Athlon

    My N Scale Track Plan

    I have one now, and it's 56" long. Done....... I plan on mostly wooded areas except for right around the tracks. I'll have some buildings, industries and roads along the route. It will be hilly except for above the tunnel area which will rise up as much as will look good for a mountain...
  5. Athlon

    Hello from Massachusetts

    I've been to the show in the past, as well as the Greenberg one in Fitchburg/Leominster. It's been a while though. I'm bummed I won't be able to make this year's Springfield show as I will be traveling on that weekend. I haven't run trains yet (except for an oval nearly 45 years ago). I've...
  6. Athlon

    Hello from Massachusetts

    Here it is.......... It's a picture from a derailment that happened on Halloween 2012 in Middletown, CT. Here's an excerpt from a news report: "MIDDLETOWN, CT (WFSB) - Officials in Middletown said a minor train accident was reported Wednesday afternoon. Few details about the incident have...
  7. Athlon

    My N Scale Track Plan

    Thanks for the advice. You caught me while working on the plan, so good timing. Good to know about the grades. I'm going to keep them to 2%. I plan to try the WS foam risers for that.
  8. Athlon

    My N Scale Track Plan

    I may have time to post an updated plan tomorrow. I have an idea to incorporate a runaround and at the same time move that yard. Collaborating like this is freakin' great, by the way. Thank you all for your ideas!! :D
  9. Athlon

    My N Scale Track Plan

    Are you talking about the 2 track yard near the top of the trackplan?
  10. Athlon

    My N Scale Track Plan

    Diesel. And good point. I wonder where I would place a runaround? I added a turntable at one point, but it overwhelmed the plan because of it's size. As for industries, I haven't nailed that down yet, but likely something common to New England. By the way - I'm open to changing...
  11. Athlon

    My N Scale Track Plan

    More thoughts on my plan...... I will replace the snap track with flex track where I can. I can post the Scarm file if anyone would like it. The changes in elevation are all 2%. I would like to have more elevation, but I'm not sure about 3% grades.....
  12. Athlon

    My N Scale Track Plan

    Yes. I'll be able to slide the table away from the wall if we have problems in there. The reason for the tunnel was to minimize the 'round and round' look while a the same time letting the train run. I may want to add a siding in there as sort of a staging area.......
  13. Athlon

    My N Scale Track Plan

    Hello! I've negotiated a corner of real estate in a bedroom for a layout. I'm using Scarm to plan. Here are two screenshots from that fine piece of software. The blue outline shows the space I have. The left side and rear (top in the first screen shot) will be against the walls of the...
  14. Athlon

    Hello from Massachusetts

    First post here. I'm beginning to design an N Scale road using Scarm. I will likely post my plan for your thoughts, and then pictures as I move along with it...... Looking forward to joining your community!
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