Shelf Layout Building

[troyphoto]

This book REALLY helped me dial down my wish list into something manageable.

A lot of what he teaches is "Less is more"

The early chapters over the basics of how to and what you might include. the last couple of chapters (with a few track plans but not many) are how to make it work by subtracting from you're wish list to have a railroad that works

 

[Marlin39]

This book REALLY helped me dial down my wish list into something manageable. View attachment 268376


A lot of what he teaches is "Less is more"

The early chapters over the basics of how to and what you might include. the last couple of chapters (with a few track plans but not many) are how to make it work by subtracting from you're wish list to have a railroad that works

I consulted with Lance to help build my current layout. I wanted to build one for operation, but couldn't get my ideas down on paper. The price was fair and I've been happy. 2'x13', 4 multi-car industries, and only 4 switches.

 

[Marlin39]

CatnipperTom,
What part of OR are you in. I'm down in unincorporated Washington County next to Tigard.

 

[catnippertom]

CatnipperTom,
What part of OR are you in. I'm down in unincorporated Washington County next to Tigard.

I am in Tualatin by the high school!

 

[catnippertom]

I have done my required reading that @troyphoto suggested, and I have come back with a bit of a change. The main focus was to condense the west yard to one station terminal track, a single interchange track, and a single maintenance/storage yard. I have also expanded on the main industry(most likely lumber) and changed the house track on the east side a little bit to fit a few cars a bit better. This should allow me to run two trains during an ops session. I also have figured out that if I wanted to expand the layout, I could create a full loop for constant running, but that most likely won't happen in this space. Here is the current plan with the aforementioned modifications:

Let me know what you guys think. Looking for some good feedback on this!

 

[Marlin39]

I have done my required reading that @troyphoto suggested, and I have come back with a bit of a change. The main focus was to condense the west yard to one station terminal track, a single interchange track, and a single maintenance/storage yard. I have also expanded on the main industry(most likely lumber) and changed the house track on the east side a little bit to fit a few cars a bit better. This should allow me to run two trains during an ops session. I also have figured out that if I wanted to expand the layout, I could create a full loop for constant running, but that most likely won't happen in this space. Here is the current plan with the aforementioned modifications:
View attachment 269065
Let me know what you guys think. Looking for some good feedback on this!

All switches running the same way.
Less is more.....5 switches
Do you have enough space between the tracks for structures?

Also, did you receive my DM?