A very small L-shaped layout

[migalyto]

Do we get a sneak peek , a little to wet our beaks!!!

 

[Rico]

You might need one of these too.

Better be extra nice to her this Christmas!

 

[Chris from France]

New track plan , new benchwork ! This time I decided to use 18" curves In the previous plans I used 15" curves. The famous foreman is ready to roll !

 

[Chris from France]

A nice coat of paint...

 

[Chris from France]

Done !

 

[BigGRacing]

She will be taking shape in no time!

 

[migalyto]

Looks good!

I see the foreman has the crew busy! Good to see.

 

[Chris from France]

 

[Chris from France]

OMG ! I just found out that I could never reach the top left corner of my layout. I can't also change the position of the turnout. My layout is too large or my arms are too short...

 

[Smudge617]

OMG ! I just found out that I could never reach the top left corner of my layout. I can't also change the position of the turnout. My layout is too large or my arms are too short...

Obviously, your arms are too short.

 

[Chris from France]

Obviously, your arms are too short.

So, what can I do ? Any ideas ?
I can't drill a hole in the middle of the layout because there is not enough room for that.

 

[Chris from France]

I found a solution (maybe). I can also run two trains at the same time. Any advice or comments ?

 

[Bruette]

No advice, I'm not qualified, but I love it!

 

[Smudge617]

So, what can I do ? Any ideas ?
I can't drill a hole in the middle of the layout because there is not enough room for that.

Use a surface point motor and a throw switch.

 

[Smudge617]

I found a solution (maybe). I can also run two trains at the same time. Any advice or comments ?

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Like this, but with two trains you'd have to be quick switching the turnouts to avoid a collision, unless you simply have them running the two loops.

 

[Chris from France]

Use a surface point motor and a throw switch.

Very good idea. Thanks.

 

[Chris from France]

No advice, I'm not qualified, but I love it!

Everybody is qualified to answer all my posts. You're welcome !

 

[Smudge617]

Everybody is qualified to answer all my posts. You're welcome !

We know, but please stop starting new threads for everything, I'm getting a headache trying to keep up with which thread I've answered and where, If you keep everything on your Layout thread(s) unless it's specific to another topic, makes it easier for us lesser mortals to keep up with you.

 

[Chris from France]

You're absolutely right Chris. I solved the problem right now.

 

[KriegslokBR52]

You didn't mention your curvature radius. I assume the inside curves are at least 18' in American terms?
That first plan reminded me of an actual real place:

37°48'24.4"N 107°39'51.2"W · Silverton, CO 81433

Silverton, CO 81433

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Actually a narrow gauge in the middle of Colorado Rocky mountains.