09-03-2014, 06:29 PM
The track that you added next to the yard ladder (the track on the left) would be a good place to build your train because you're building your train in front of you. coupling and uncoupling is just simpler than reaching across several tracks.
An option for the industry on the left is to move the industry to the left of the mainline or to make the industry an open aisle industry (lumber yard, salvage company, etc.) that could support a curved spur without loading/unloading being affected. I would even consider adding the spur to the left of the main line in addition to the spur currently there. This can lead to a crowded industrial park theme though.
I just like to make the tail track at least 15 inches long to give a little breathing room, just so the momentum can carry the engine without worrying about it running past it's mark.
Please keep in mind that these are suggestions that you can ponder. Your track plan is just as fine as is. My only suggestion is to do mock ups to see if there are any hidden obstacles. taping together pizza boxes is good in a pinch. It's the pizza consumption that is labor intensive.
An option for the industry on the left is to move the industry to the left of the mainline or to make the industry an open aisle industry (lumber yard, salvage company, etc.) that could support a curved spur without loading/unloading being affected. I would even consider adding the spur to the left of the main line in addition to the spur currently there. This can lead to a crowded industrial park theme though.
I just like to make the tail track at least 15 inches long to give a little breathing room, just so the momentum can carry the engine without worrying about it running past it's mark.
Please keep in mind that these are suggestions that you can ponder. Your track plan is just as fine as is. My only suggestion is to do mock ups to see if there are any hidden obstacles. taping together pizza boxes is good in a pinch. It's the pizza consumption that is labor intensive.
Mike Kieran
Port Able Lines
" If the world were perfect, it wouldn't be " - Yogi Berra.
Port Able Lines
" If the world were perfect, it wouldn't be " - Yogi Berra.