03-21-2015, 02:31 PM
Another consideration on the lower level is operation. While the running of through trains is not affected, most trains are required to "work" the industries in the towns through which they pass. With manually-operated turnouts and manual uncoupling, it won't take long for loose clothing or misplaced elbows to remove trees, telephone poles and structure details.
I'll need to re-work four turnouts in Elfrida and nine in Lowbanks for remote operation (probably manual), and will need to add uncoupling magnets, too.
While much of that can be done under the layout, I'll probably need to remove the fascia from the upper level for better access when doing the on-layout changes. Should be fun, as it's a continuous piece, about 46' long.
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Wayne
I'll need to re-work four turnouts in Elfrida and nine in Lowbanks for remote operation (probably manual), and will need to add uncoupling magnets, too.
While much of that can be done under the layout, I'll probably need to remove the fascia from the upper level for better access when doing the on-layout changes. Should be fun, as it's a continuous piece, about 46' long.
Wayne