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I'm the one
My "new layout" has been on hold for some time, for various reasons, but now it looks as though I will be in a position to actually start something. Due to the additiion of things such as the Car Shop/Engine House and (now) an industry, I have had to make a few changes to the track plan which now looks like this:
All in all I think this is the best plan I have come up with and it eliminates some of the "S Curves" in previous designs. The omission of those curves allows for some longer straights for the freight side and the addition of the 3rd (inside) line will accommodate the curvy tourist/dinner line for my Pacific 4-6-2 and passenger cars.
The inclusion of the engine house has also made me look at a small siding/yard for that area. It doesn't really serve any great purpose other than some where to park trains but adds a little interest and gives me the chance to do some detailed scenery work around the Shop and Yard.
Anyway, I know that some will look at this and find issues or possible issues and that is great, that is why I am posting it so you guys can run a critical eye over it all
All in all I think this is the best plan I have come up with and it eliminates some of the "S Curves" in previous designs. The omission of those curves allows for some longer straights for the freight side and the addition of the 3rd (inside) line will accommodate the curvy tourist/dinner line for my Pacific 4-6-2 and passenger cars.
The inclusion of the engine house has also made me look at a small siding/yard for that area. It doesn't really serve any great purpose other than some where to park trains but adds a little interest and gives me the chance to do some detailed scenery work around the Shop and Yard.
Anyway, I know that some will look at this and find issues or possible issues and that is great, that is why I am posting it so you guys can run a critical eye over it all