Interest In Tour Car or Car Exchange?
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Lester Perry Wrote:why do you need an exchange yard? Unless you mean between standard and narrow gauge

Lester,
My modules are designed to fit with other modules, the old set had a narrow gauge ( partialy dual gauged ) loop at an upper level above the "main line" ( two straight lines from one end to the other ) tracks.
My new modules have a dual gauge loop, below the level of the "main Line".
The three On30 ( intended, and occupying 24" X 12' ) modules will be a simple switchback, to get lumber loads up to the "high-line transfer", to load a lumber schooner, anchored below. ( water depth, and rocky shore line/bottom, prevent pier side mooring, Schooners have to anchor in deeper water. )

So ! I do not have a "switching layout". :oops: Nope

A Standard Gauge, Narrow Gauge, interchange, and switching scenario is really needed, for:

1- SM&CH switching
2- SHS&D switching
3- A depiction of the interchange point where the two actually meet.
4- Another project :o really? Wink Smile yes. Big Grin Big Grin Big Grin

5- A start / finish point for any "Exchange cars", with a reason for their arrival, and departure.
( I haven't chosen a "geological" location for that facility, but am leaning towards a spot, in the low hills,
just North of the Bridgehampton Road Race Circuit, South Fork of Eastern Long Island, N.Y.
)
6- Finally, a neat way to connect with the NY&A themed layout that Rscott417 is posting about. Yeah we're operating
Steam, but It's modern era.
.......the Shipyard owner ( and therefore, the SM&CH owner ) is a steam 'enthusiast' / translate as
"freak" 357 357 357 because only a "Steam Freak" would commission the building of a 3' gauge outside frame,
2-6-6-2 !!! Eek Icon_twisted 357 357
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