a bit of a layout design question

beast5420 Feb 5, 2009

  1. beast5420

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    As some of you know, I have started doing some One-track modules for myself, primarily for some switching at home. My hope is to eventually have 4 or 5 modules that could be added to a spur to my NTrak clubs layout for operating sessions, etc. I have one module with the track to be glued down this upcoming weekend (it’s already painted and soldered to the leads). But before I start doing some scenery, I wanted to get some input on some other options of track design and scenery plan. I have some of the specifics on the image file, but what I’m looking for is a 3-4 module plan for a northeastern Oklahoma town that incorporates the track I already have ready to go. There will be switching, but I want to have a fair amount of scenery on it to help the railroad be a part of the scene, not vice versa. If you have questions, please let me know. I look forward to hearing what ideas everyone can come up with.



    Here are some specifics:
    Modules
    All modules are 18 x 48

    Town requirements:
    Will have a main road that runs through town (2 lane highway)
    The town will cover portions of 3 modules
    Would like to have a trailer park at the edge of town
    Provide large enough area along main road to have a gas station
    The town will be reminiscent of a town of around 2000 people
    Will have some places for residences, not entirely business area
    This is a branch line, a fictional subsidiary of the Katy

    Track requirements for the layout
    I would like a double ended siding to use a passing siding
    Service to a grain elevator (cornerstone kit (ADM I believe)
    Grain elevator will have an adjoining feed store that will have track access
    Propane/diesel unloading facility
    Team Track
    Farm implement dealership
    2 stall engine house (Rix 2 stall loco shop)
    1 track fuel and sand service—for diesel only, this is a modern scene
    I’m using Peco code 55 with medium length turnouts (#6??)
    End of module setup will interface at typical One-track locations

    Bonuses:
    A small stream
    diamond for intersecting route
    Some other industry siding
    Old cattle loading pens
     

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