12-07-2010, 06:19 PM
P5se Camelback Wrote:I would vote for a one track line with passing sidings at logical intervals ... that is how I was treating it and how I will approach it as I try to work this one section that I still have into my current plans. I think it's an interesting track arrangement that should provide some fun swithing/operational situations once built. Plus ... a single track main looks like it's longer than a double track main does.
Wow, the Third street industrial is more well known than I had thought! It sure looks like it will provide plenty of enjoyment.
As far as the main goes, I do think I am going to go with single track with passing sidings. This will offer me the opportunity to use TT&TO ops in the future if I ever reach the point of inviting people over to run.
Today I started laying the padded laminate flooring and hope to have that done in a couple of days (I am working at a nice, leisurely pace, especially with the freezing temps we've been having lately.) I also ordered some Peco, Micro Engineering, and Atlas code 83 flex track. Once I compare and choose what I am going to use, I need to purchase turnouts (likely Peco). I am still considering using Code 83 for the main, 70 for the branch, won't make that final decision until I have a chance to do some comparisons there as well.
I would like to hear about anyone else's experiences with code 70 track.
-Dave