The two stub end staging tracks on the east end now have working occupancy indicators that display on the control panel for the east end loop.....
With IR sensors and a custom control circuit two trains can be staged in serial on the large return loop at the east end of the layout.
I've been struggling for weeks now trying to get my staging yard geometry to look ok. The track I'm using is Atlas C80 with #6 remote turnouts....
Revised background for my open staging yard. Prototype is a port area with one railroad yard beside another beside another. I am building my...
Layout Party start pics
Layout Party Start Pics
Finally got around to cutting a hole through the wall for my hidden staging.
5-track open staging yard disguised as/ impersonating "other railroad's yard"
Reconfigured from 3 to 4 tracks. I completed the East End yesterday, 8-13-09.
Realignment of West Staging Ladder to accomodate 4 tracks, original plan for 3 tracks. Each track 100+ inches.
Realignment of East Staging Ladder to accomodate 4 tracks, original plan for 3 tracks. Each track 100+ inches.
Three track staging yard. Both mains share a common center siding. Atlas #7 switches.
Although many people think of open grid benchwork as just a support for a flat overall tabletop, in fact the best use is when combined with risers...
view when leaning forward over the front edge of the layout to look into the staging area. This pic was taken standing on a step stool with the...
view from standing on bench and looking across toward backdrop instead of down toward shelf
This is the view when standing on the 12 inch tall bench at the edge of the layout and looking at the main (upper) level. The bench puts the...
