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'The Yard' - A new switching layout commences
Last week I commenced construction of my framwork for the next layout (I'll start a new thread here on MRR soon), however the important part - the track plan - has gone through some pretty radical changes in the last few months.
I'll post more information on the construction and progress later but for the moment, I would like to put the track plan out there and welcome comments and suggestions.
Firstly, the brief to put you in the picture...
I have designed a track plan using Mixy's Scarm software and enhanced it to attach here. From the jpg file...
(1). The yard storage tracks
(2). Extra yard storage tracks
(3). Mainline and run-around.
(4). A loco servicing track which will have a servicing building.
(5). Lead track for the loco serving track.
(6). A two-lane road overpass will visually break up the two sections.
(7). Yard lead for the small industry.
(8). Staging tracks (were going to be hidden, but thought they'd look okay exposed).
(9). Small industry.
(10). Lead track for small industry.
(11). The angled section is where the switch panel is mounted.
Some points...
I welcome any suggestions, comments, criticisms, opinions or any advice which will enable my to fine tune this beast.
Cheers,
Last week I commenced construction of my framwork for the next layout (I'll start a new thread here on MRR soon), however the important part - the track plan - has gone through some pretty radical changes in the last few months.
I'll post more information on the construction and progress later but for the moment, I would like to put the track plan out there and welcome comments and suggestions.
Firstly, the brief to put you in the picture...
- L shape switching layout 3300mm x 2200mm (approx 11' x 7').
- Track level height at approximately 1200mm (approx 4').
- Main side will contain a small yard, loco shed and sidings.
- Yard will also serve as an Inglenook-style switching puzzle.
- The shorter side of the layout was originally going to contain all staging tracks to facilitate the main yard, but I have decided to utilize it for a small industry.
- I plan to use one or two MP15 switcher on a running session transferring cars from one to the other.
- Early 1990's BN theme on a small shortline.
- Designed for either one or two operators.
I have designed a track plan using Mixy's Scarm software and enhanced it to attach here. From the jpg file...
(1). The yard storage tracks
(2). Extra yard storage tracks
(3). Mainline and run-around.
(4). A loco servicing track which will have a servicing building.
(5). Lead track for the loco serving track.
(6). A two-lane road overpass will visually break up the two sections.
(7). Yard lead for the small industry.
(8). Staging tracks (were going to be hidden, but thought they'd look okay exposed).
(9). Small industry.
(10). Lead track for small industry.
(11). The angled section is where the switch panel is mounted.
Some points...
- I have tried not to cram too much into the space. In fact I had three tracks in the top yard (2) but reduced it to only two tracks.
- I think I need a yard lead on the top yard (2)?
- Do I need a turnout at both (a) and (b)? I do like the idea of leaving the yard into a single track using a nice sweeping curved turnout.
- The overpass (6) will be the divider, breaking up the two locations. There will be some other scenery surrounding it (hills etc.).
- I was considering a two track between each location, rather than a single line. This would allow more flexibility for a two-operator session. Thoughts?
- A switcher will commence in the main yard by sorting a cut of cars from the yards (1)(2) and assemble them on either the main track or run-around track (3).
- The same switcher (or another loco) will take the cut and leave the yard, under the bridge (6) and into the second location (8)(9)10).
- At the same time, a second operator can be assembling another cut with another switcher at the industry and staging yards (7)(8)(9)(10) ready to take back to the main yard.
I welcome any suggestions, comments, criticisms, opinions or any advice which will enable my to fine tune this beast.
Cheers,
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