10-24-2010, 10:44 AM
Here is V.9.0 of the trackplan, trying to take into consideration what you all have suggested. Like you, I have been unsure about the long branch line to the furniture factory. I like the scenic opportunities at the top of the layout it enables, but I don't like how it basically only goes from the yard to the factory and back. I could add another stop along the way for a little more point-to-point operation. Taking Steamtrain's thoughts, I simply added a turnout to continue around the factory back onto the mainline. I didn't want to create a reverse loop.....I'ma 'skeered of wiring, and a reverse loop really 'skeers me! 
hock: I also created a small run-around for the engine within the factory. Don't know if that's allowed or not. I eliminated the bottom inside loop and connected to the main. I also added the team track and transfer facility directly off one of the arrival/departure tracks from the yard. Galen, I'll get to your scenic suggestions next, I haven't forgotten you....
OK, boys, let me know what your thoughts are. As you can tell, trackplanning is the most frustrating part for me, probably one of the big reasons I haven't been able to complete the 2 or 3 previous attempts at building my railroad. I'm really not a stupid guy, but this makes me feel REAL stupid :oops:
hock: I also created a small run-around for the engine within the factory. Don't know if that's allowed or not. I eliminated the bottom inside loop and connected to the main. I also added the team track and transfer facility directly off one of the arrival/departure tracks from the yard. Galen, I'll get to your scenic suggestions next, I haven't forgotten you....OK, boys, let me know what your thoughts are. As you can tell, trackplanning is the most frustrating part for me, probably one of the big reasons I haven't been able to complete the 2 or 3 previous attempts at building my railroad. I'm really not a stupid guy, but this makes me feel REAL stupid :oops: