Hawkesburytrain
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No problem Jim, I'm also one as I've added extra support at some places...just in case.......lol
New Indoor N Scale
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Ya never know, I made sure I could crawl up ON the thing! Even though I can REACH all of it, WORKING on it is another story, give yourself some leeway to really LEAN on it if you HAVE to! Ya never know!
That is my plan; however, you know how "plans" normally go ... I'm sure I will get antsy and want to see how "some" scenery is going to look
1/2" should be fine, especially for the grades where it needs to be a little pliable. I used 1/2" on the HO layout with 16" centers on the joists/bearers and haven't had any problems with it.
Bob,
Yes I am limited by space. The dimensions of what is shown is the maximum I can go unfortunately. In so far as Industry is concerned, I think there is too much on this design. The primary function of the layout is passenger trains with limited industry for interests sake only. I actually want less industry or for it to be more centralized.
Chet,
First off thank you and yeah, it wasn't bad - hopes yours was a good one too. I like a lot of the design but not all of it. I have asked or some things to be changed, in fact, for it to be mirrored and with less industry and industrial spurs for the reasons mentioned above. I really like the double main and the yard area as well as the cross over and positioning of tunnels - just not the amount of spurs and "scattered around industry. With that being said, I am looking forward to building the end design.
David,
Thank you and yes, this design does look fun to run, that's for sure. I don't know if it is just the schematic or just me but there doesn't seem to be all that much room for scenery as such so that should be pretty easy to put in. In one way, I think that may be a good thing and when it comes down to it, how compex the "scenery side" will be will be more or less up to me. I am hoping that I can do a good job with it and not fail the track plan.
Dudepants,
Once I get the final design settled upon and it started there will be regular updates with pictures, videos, lots of "how in hell do I do such and such, complaints and everythig else that goes with a build
Horseman,
To be honest you haven't missed much as this is in it's infancy and very much still in the planning stage. As for "missing your shot at a design" ... not at all!!! I would be very interested in what you had to suggest.
Willie,
The Shed layout has been abandoned in favor of having one GOOD layout indoors. I can say that what was done (the shed layout) was not a waste of time though - it certainly showed me what was able to be done and was the inspiration for this new and only layout.
Hawke,
Thank you and a Happy New Year to you and your family as well. I am looking forward to getting this under way as well, the only stumbling block at the moment is the removal of the HO layout. Once I have that out the fun will begin.
New Guy,
Thank you for the compliment re the scenery - I appreciate that a great deal. As for numbering my layouts, that is going to be easy from here on in - one.
Lynn,
There have been some changes to the design, see below, so the sawmill has gone and I now only have 2 industries of any note which, in my opinion, is enough for my purposes. With that being said, there has been nothing set in concrete for what industries I will have - only suggested ones and the proposed locations for them so a sawmill is still a good possibility.
Okay so here is the revised design, one I think offers up everything that I am looking for plus some:
This gives me my passenger operations along with some industry and switching/operations for when I get bored just watching trains run. I like this design and while not as complex as the first, provides everything that I am after.
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santafewillie
Same Ol' Buzzard
I also use 1/2" plywood with 1" x 4"s every 24 ". I have used 5/8" in the past but it is overkill. You're only supporting model trains, not body weight.
Willie
Willie
new guy
Active Member
Ya never know, I made sure I could crawl up ON the thing! Even though I can REACH all of it, WORKING on it is another story, give yourself some leeway to really LEAN on it if you HAVE to! Ya never know!
wombat457
I'm the one
That is my plan; however, you know how "plans" normally go ... I'm sure I will get antsy and want to see how "some" scenery is going to look
1/2" should be fine, especially for the grades where it needs to be a little pliable. I used 1/2" on the HO layout with 16" centers on the joists/bearers and haven't had any problems with it.
That will make for a nice layout Tony , it appears to have everything you wanted . Nice long runs to watch the trains cruise around and plenty of switching/operations . Only thing I can see that you may want to add is a place for a passenger station . If I recall passenger service was one of your must haves?
wombat457
I'm the one
Jim,
Thank you and yes it does cover everything I wanted and more. While I love the plan, I would prefer it to be Mirrored with the Main Town on the Left and the Lake on the right, larger with station and small town and with industry.
All in all though, it is looking very good for the first draft and I am impressed with Bill's work.
Thank you and yes it does cover everything I wanted and more. While I love the plan, I would prefer it to be Mirrored with the Main Town on the Left and the Lake on the right, larger with station and small town and with industry.
All in all though, it is looking very good for the first draft and I am impressed with Bill's work.
Burlington Bob
Well-Known Member
Are you limited by space? If not, couldn't you make some small alterations or have them incorporated into the plan? I agree about the need for more industry.
logandsawman
Northern Pacific history enthusiast
Looks like fun to build/operate!! I am sure you will do the deluxe job on scenery and buildings!
Iron Horseman
Well-Known Member
Wow, how did I miss this thread until now. Must have been too busy with the Christmas Forest. Guess I missed my shot at doing a design.
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wombat457
I'm the one
Bob,
Yes I am limited by space. The dimensions of what is shown is the maximum I can go unfortunately. In so far as Industry is concerned, I think there is too much on this design. The primary function of the layout is passenger trains with limited industry for interests sake only. I actually want less industry or for it to be more centralized.
Chet,
First off thank you and yeah, it wasn't bad - hopes yours was a good one too. I like a lot of the design but not all of it. I have asked or some things to be changed, in fact, for it to be mirrored and with less industry and industrial spurs for the reasons mentioned above. I really like the double main and the yard area as well as the cross over and positioning of tunnels - just not the amount of spurs and "scattered around industry. With that being said, I am looking forward to building the end design.
David,
Thank you and yes, this design does look fun to run, that's for sure. I don't know if it is just the schematic or just me but there doesn't seem to be all that much room for scenery as such so that should be pretty easy to put in. In one way, I think that may be a good thing and when it comes down to it, how compex the "scenery side" will be will be more or less up to me. I am hoping that I can do a good job with it and not fail the track plan.
Dudepants,
Once I get the final design settled upon and it started there will be regular updates with pictures, videos, lots of "how in hell do I do such and such, complaints and everythig else that goes with a build
Wow, how did I miss this thread until now. Must have been too busy with the Christmas Forest. Guess I missed my shot at doing a design.
Horseman,
To be honest you haven't missed much as this is in it's infancy and very much still in the planning stage. As for "missing your shot at a design" ... not at all!!! I would be very interested in what you had to suggest.
santafewillie
Same Ol' Buzzard
Tony, I know that this is intended to replace the HO layout in the house, but in reading all of your various threads I don't recall reading anything regarding the "shed N layout". Has it been abandoned or is just on hiatus due to weather?
Willie
Willie
Hawkesburytrain
Well-Known Member
Hi Tony,
Happy New Year to you and your family.
I like the layout design, just my type, full and lots of potential operations.
I also can't wait and see you get started.
GL
Happy New Year to you and your family.
I like the layout design, just my type, full and lots of potential operations.
I also can't wait and see you get started.
GL
wombat457
I'm the one
Willie,
The Shed layout has been abandoned in favor of having one GOOD layout indoors. I can say that what was done (the shed layout) was not a waste of time though - it certainly showed me what was able to be done and was the inspiration for this new and only layout.
Hawke,
Thank you and a Happy New Year to you and your family as well. I am looking forward to getting this under way as well, the only stumbling block at the moment is the removal of the HO layout. Once I have that out the fun will begin.
New Guy,
Thank you for the compliment re the scenery - I appreciate that a great deal. As for numbering my layouts, that is going to be easy from here on in - one.
Lynn,
There have been some changes to the design, see below, so the sawmill has gone and I now only have 2 industries of any note which, in my opinion, is enough for my purposes. With that being said, there has been nothing set in concrete for what industries I will have - only suggested ones and the proposed locations for them so a sawmill is still a good possibility.
Okay so here is the revised design, one I think offers up everything that I am looking for plus some:
This gives me my passenger operations along with some industry and switching/operations for when I get bored just watching trains run. I like this design and while not as complex as the first, provides everything that I am after.
I always think it's not a bad idea with industries to have a "giver" and a "receiver", even if they are only separated by a scene block, gives the rest of the layout to run the train around (several times if wished), between them.
Iron Horseman
Well-Known Member
I like it better. The previous version seemed to be almost solid track.
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