Wow, very cool. I like it alot. It's similar to what I was looking at but more to do. This is what I was considering. What do u think of it. Maybe combine attributes of yours with this? I can't tell you how much I appreciate the help. When it's all said and done send me your address and I'll send you out a lot or something for all your help!
L shape HO layout plan suggestion
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That is a nice plan. The Lakeshore would be much easier to build than the concept I proposed as it is all on 1 level. It is also all 22" radius. I like the mine, but then I always like mines. And the other industries would be interesting to switch because of the switchback. I always like switch backs.
What I notice most is that it has no yard, which I thought was your #1 requirement. It isn't designed for 2 train operation. It could be a 2 train operation with one orbiting the main while anothee is working the industries, but there is no easy way to swap the one orbiting with the one working without stopping both and then "backing" one of them onto the main, or into the industrial area. Or having them both meet and "pass" at the mine.
Having said that I see how one could add a small yard by moving the center hump further to the right (in red). There are are also a few other places where some industries could be squeeked in without loosing all open space.
What I notice most is that it has no yard, which I thought was your #1 requirement. It isn't designed for 2 train operation. It could be a 2 train operation with one orbiting the main while anothee is working the industries, but there is no easy way to swap the one orbiting with the one working without stopping both and then "backing" one of them onto the main, or into the industrial area. Or having them both meet and "pass" at the mine.
Having said that I see how one could add a small yard by moving the center hump further to the right (in red). There are are also a few other places where some industries could be squeeked in without loosing all open space.
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Wow! It really is. It's alot easier to grasp the size when it's down on the table and not on paper. I really like what u did with the yard on the layout I picked. I think for a first layout after a long absense it will be good for me. Not too complicated and all one level. Plus I will have another 4x8 sheet so there's plenty of room.
As I said earlier. The layout you found with an added yard. I originally drew the yard straight with the edge of the table, but then added a short curve to make it not so parallel. And you know, looking at it now, I would have added the extra track to the opposite side going down into the space made by tilting the yard.
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Easy enough to arrange any of the tracks to make them fit any industry. There are many industries that could have several close tracks. Thinking of a cement plant. Spacing could be changed to make it into a meat packing plant, lumber yard, heavy machine shop.... That is the cool thing about the spurs for industries. Easy to change, easy to reconfigure.
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