11-13-2014, 04:36 PM
All, I have been struggling with this layout for the past month or so. It appears I was trying to squeeze in more track and "authenticity" than I really wanted to work with. My biggest burden was the yard and rail traffic on and off the layout. I have stupefied it down somewhat. Here is my revised layout.
On my layout, incoming and outgoing trains are made up and broken down at a yard not far from this industrial lead. The operator, me, will build and remove trains as the switch list calls. Trains will be shoved in to the scene under an overpass or to be determined scene block. Switching occurs at the industries as called for and the train leaves the scene. Operations are done.
I think I've mentioned this in previous posts. I am not modeling a specific area, however when the time comes to build and construct the scenery, I'll reach out to Google/Bing maps and the many FINE modeling skills of our members here for inspiration.
This is a very straight forward switching layout. I'd kind of like to keep it that way. As always comments and constructive criticism is welcome.
On my layout, incoming and outgoing trains are made up and broken down at a yard not far from this industrial lead. The operator, me, will build and remove trains as the switch list calls. Trains will be shoved in to the scene under an overpass or to be determined scene block. Switching occurs at the industries as called for and the train leaves the scene. Operations are done.
I think I've mentioned this in previous posts. I am not modeling a specific area, however when the time comes to build and construct the scenery, I'll reach out to Google/Bing maps and the many FINE modeling skills of our members here for inspiration.
This is a very straight forward switching layout. I'd kind of like to keep it that way. As always comments and constructive criticism is welcome.
Thanks
NSHO
NSHO