06-14-2010, 10:10 PM
Quote:On those two offsets we are discussing in the photos - on the small S curve, there is about 2.5 car lengths between the curve, on the bigger one, about 6 car lengths. Still, I am considering going back and redoing that area, perhaps making the long bridge at an angle to the benchwork.
Sometimes it's the inconveniences of real life that make the prototypes zig and zag around obstacles. If you can't blast through it or go under it, then I guess you go around it. Looks like you have an opportunity to 'justify' that jog with an interesting feature. Not sure what that would be, but you'll come up with something. Otherwise, I'll be stuck wondering why you made the track do that crazy s curve.
And I'm all in favor of tracks NOT parallel to the benchwork. It's common design wisdom for a reason. I'm not saying you have to change it, mind you, but all the model railroad planning hoity toits will sneer at you from on high if you dare defy them...
Galen
I may not be a rivet counter, but I sure do like rivets!