hey im looking to build a 2x8 layout, i'd like to set the theme in the 50's in an industrial sector in canada. (CN GTW CP) anyone have any track plans where i could group functionality, fun of operation and to have a couple industries (4 or more) thanks alot
tap: Welcome to Trainboard. Here are some interesting switching layouts that you could possibly use. Small switching trackplans Have fun.. Stay cool and run steam.....
http://andrews-trains.fotopic.net/p18402987.html this plan looks neat anyone knows what turnouts i would need?
Not bad. Only thing lacking, is a roundaround track. So you can spot a car into the "Odessa Hardware" spur. Boxcab E50
I really like this one : http://andrews-trains.fotopic.net/p18402995.html and this one: http://andrews-trains.fotopic.net/p10123358.html [ February 04, 2006, 12:13 AM: Message edited by: MagicMan_841 ]
anyone knows what part i would need for this one? http://andrews-trains.fotopic.net/p18402987.html and how could i add a roundaround track?
so actually , i will use this plan. its the hoboken shore rr. by atlas, its a 1x10.5 layout that i am going to modify, i will add more space between each track, and i will remove 1.25 foot at each end leaving on the right side on foot of straight track and on the left side about two feet. i finished building my benchwork, its two 2X4 modules made out of 1/2 inch plywood with one reinforcement bar in the middle. There is no legs, its made so i can place it on any kind of table. i am debating on wether using atlas code 83 track or peco tracks. i prefer peco for their realistic turnouts, but altas on the low cost. now for the power. i would like to use dcc,l so is there anything i should add, (or not add) to make this dcc operated? also i might use slow motion tortoise motor so the turnouts, but i think i am going to stick with atlas snap switches (if i use atlas track) or else i will use the peco turnout solenoid. i would also like having manual switches. anything else i should know? EDIT: also i will solder the tracks togheter, i have done so on my previous layout(oval layout) and it worked fine. and for weathering the track, here is what i would like to do: http://www.pacificcoastairlinerr.com/4x8/weathered_track/ and then to use oil pastels to add some colours. pictures coming! [ February 07, 2006, 01:12 PM: Message edited by: tap ]
Hey Tap, If you can go 4x8 with 1.5x6 staging track , then have a look at trains.com then click on model railroading They are building one that you can see via a web cam it is live so what they are doing is going on right then. It changes every 10seconds. Alan
Hi all; New to your forum, but wanted to post some information as you seem to have some questions on my layout designs. I am the designer behind the layouts at: http://andrews-trains.fotopic.net/ All of the layouts are HO scale and are designed using either #4 or #5 switches. Deisgned on a 12" grid with a predisposition for the food industry since my favourite cars are boxcars and shorty tank cars - think corn syrup. I also like Appliance and Newspaper docks since they too can take short cars - think 40 foot High cube RBL boxes for both of these industries. If you have any questions please let me know and I'll do what I can to answer you. Yours sincerely Andrew Martin
Andrew: Welcome to Trainboard. You've designed some very nice switching layouts. With some effort they can be converted to N scale as well. Stay cool and run steam.....
Hi Andrew. Welcome to our friendly get to gether here on TrainBoard! Your planning looks impressive. We will look forword to your photos and also tell us how you do all this. [ February 12, 2006, 11:58 PM: Message edited by: watash ]
Hello Tap. Welcome to the board! I live a half hour west of you. Small world, my email is posted. This is a great forum,and even greater people, again, welcome and Hi!
