06-06-2009, 06:37 AM
Got the materials for the benchwork, only needs to be assembled, next week, probably. Starring on the layout are a Fleischmann BR91 with a flatcar and a caboose.
Demonstrating the portability of the layout - the whole layout can be stored away in just 4x1x1 feet. The shelf/control panel is also going to be theoretically detachable (reconnecting the wiring might make it tricky)
And yes, wiring would be DC based cab wiring. As you identified the proposed wiring scheme as such, I guess that basic scheme should work? Wouldn't be thrilled to find out that it wouldn't after short cirquiting and frying engines/transformers/myself first. Planning to wire for two simultaneously running trains, with an option for a third, considering the possible extension to the west.
Do you know of any trackplans where block endings are marked, to get an idea on what works? I consider something similar to the earlier plan where I indicated the blocks but for instance the passenger station looks like a place where possibly both tracks would need a separate block to facilitate trains passing. Not sure whether an overabundance of blocks and therefore parts on the control panel which need to be watched make the layout more fun.
Switches are with plastic frogs, I think (simple Minitrix switches, so I don't expect wonders. Might have to get a few more, so could look for some better quality for critical spots. Plastic frogs make very slow driving unreliable, right?)
Demonstrating the portability of the layout - the whole layout can be stored away in just 4x1x1 feet. The shelf/control panel is also going to be theoretically detachable (reconnecting the wiring might make it tricky)
And yes, wiring would be DC based cab wiring. As you identified the proposed wiring scheme as such, I guess that basic scheme should work? Wouldn't be thrilled to find out that it wouldn't after short cirquiting and frying engines/transformers/myself first. Planning to wire for two simultaneously running trains, with an option for a third, considering the possible extension to the west.
Do you know of any trackplans where block endings are marked, to get an idea on what works? I consider something similar to the earlier plan where I indicated the blocks but for instance the passenger station looks like a place where possibly both tracks would need a separate block to facilitate trains passing. Not sure whether an overabundance of blocks and therefore parts on the control panel which need to be watched make the layout more fun.
Switches are with plastic frogs, I think (simple Minitrix switches, so I don't expect wonders. Might have to get a few more, so could look for some better quality for critical spots. Plastic frogs make very slow driving unreliable, right?)
-norm