I would try and make the helix a module that can come on and off aswell just for ease of use and so that I can keep using them on the ends of the modules because I honestly believe thats how I will build my giant real layout when I get to it is just keep making modules.
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The only engine that would be using the reversing loop/run around would be my sw1500, all other trains would be banned from using it as its mainly just to help the switcher out.Īs for cassettes, I either plan on using those, or I plan on making these layouts "2 story" and having a length of track (and probably a bigger generic yard) be underneath these with a Helix on either end so that the main train (GP40, SD45, F40ph etc.) can run a full circuit around the layout without ever having to come off while saving space.
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I also plan on making the right module sooner or later, but I wanna focus on one step at a time.ĭo you guys have an comments about the track layout? Things I can Improve? Questions? I plan on making these portable so I can disassemble them and put them up rather quickly.Ĭlick to expand.Would it be better than to have another X (crossover track) that runs into the lumber yard (bottom left) rather than have it be the reversing loop? I just am not comfortable with not having a run around in the main city part, it can complicate things a bit too much IMO especially having the main line go from a double track down to a single while in the city. I was very much inspired by Giles Barnabe (His layout design will be included) and when I saw this layout I fell in love with its trackplan, just figured it could use a little something more. Once I have more access to my PC again, I will likely make a computer generated version of the track plan. I don't have access to a PC right now so all my sketches are hand done at the moment so the scale might be totally off and i may need to make this a little wider/longer to accommodate having the correct curve radius. (Edit: Also will probably run some Steamers on this layout such as the FEF-3 and 2-8-4.) I mainly wanted to focus on switching in this layout and the main locomotives I will be (plan on) using is an SW1500 as well as an SD45 and a GP40.
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So now that I have the means I still don't have the space which has made me want to make a small switching module (That would be the correct terminology, right?) Its small and the initial design size is 6 feet long and 1.5 feet wide. I have been wanting to make an HO layout for quite some time, but simply havent had the means or the space.