A very small L-shaped layout

[Chris from France]

Hello Happy Members !
I'm planning to build a very small L-shaped layout (roughly 57" x 59"). The track plan is (more or less) inspired by this layout. I'll run short trains. As always, all your comments, advices and criticisms will be greatly appreciated. You can also laugh if you want !

 

[migalyto]

Now get cracking before she changes her mind!

This is also the time to add a few inches here and there, she will never know.

 

[Chris from France]

Today I tried my track plan in the real world. It works fine. Of course, It's not the real benchwork ! Any comments or advices ?

 

[Chris from France]

While playing with Anyrail, I found a plan that was much more fun than the first. Any advices or comments ?

 

[Bruette]

I don't Know Christian, maybe I like the first one better. I'll look again tomorrow and see if I change my mind.

They are both good, if you like the second one, go with it!

 

[Smudge617]

While playing with Anyrail, I found a plan that was much more fun than the first. Any advices or comments ?

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Nope, first one I think was a better plan, but it's your Railroad so........

 

[dgrafix]

While playing with Anyrail, I found a plan that was much more fun than the first. Any advices or comments ?

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Ok until your train bites it's own butt .. This will of course limit train length.
I liked the first one better, plus it gives you the opportunity to run 2 trains using just one DC controller if wired / switched right.

 

[migalyto]

I'm with the others, stay with the first one!

 

[Chris from France]

Maybe a better plan...

 

[migalyto]

I'm still kind of partial to the original.

 

[SuwanneeDave]

The first one seems better because it provides a long run around the outside, and you can create some yard tracks inside the oval. The alternatives have a train going around a tight circle which IMO is not ideal.

 

[Chris from France]

OK folks, you're right ! Back to plan one (slightly modified):

 

[BunkerTheHusky]

I like it! I think it'll make a fun little layout with some different running options!

 

[migalyto]

OK folks, you're right ! Back to plan one (slightly modified):

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Think you might have a winner here!

Now get to building!

 

[Smudge617]

Think you might have a winner here!

Now get to building!

I echo that sentiment, now where did you put your foreman Christian ???

 

[dgrafix]

Yep looks good. You could run up to 3 short trains on one DC controller on that. I assume it is analogue you are using?
( * by isolating the inner and outer tracks and have a switch or push button to turn them on/off as one leaves the other rides in, before turning off the section) I am doing something similar on my layout which should technically be able to run up to 4 using 2 controllers.

*- unless they are power routing points then you can maybe just go with that

 

[migalyto]

I echo that sentiment, now where did you put your foreman Christian ???

He’s off for Christmas break!

 

[Chris from France]

Think you might have a winner here!

 

[Chris from France]

I assume it is analogue you are using?

Yep ! I'm a DC guy.

 

[Chris from France]