Deerfield Beach,FL (HO switching layout)

[TheGloriousTachikoma]

Originally Posted by alcanman

Thanks, here are another couple of pics showing the Transflo transloading facility at the right hand end of the layout

Would you mind if I wholesale copied what you've done? This just looks fantastic.

I didn't realize that small stub by the transload was another slot. So it's basically a team track then?

I tried condensing the plan down a foot in SCARM . Then I added it back so that the tail on the runaround would be long enough for a U36B/MATE

[alcanman]

Thanks for your comments.

I have no objection to the layout being copied. My intention is to show that a small layout can be easy and inexpensive to build, fun to operate in a realistic manner.

The Transflo is basically a team track,inspired by the Transflo terminal at Ft.Lauderdale, FL. The short spur usually receives loaded tank cars and there is a small storage tank next to the warehouse.

Here is another pic showing virtually all of the layout which may help with your plan.

Mal

[MLW]

Very well done.

Great layout, pics, and modelling skills. Nice balance with your scenery. Looks real.

Nicely done indeed!

[alcanman]

Thanks MLW. With the layout almost complete and a new camcorder purchased, I thought I'd try making a video of the layout.

As EMD diesels are featured, I thought 'La Grange' seemed appropriate music to go with the video.

Enjoy! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ObeaNB_w7v8&feature=plcp

Mal

[alcanman]

More pics of the layout, first a pic showing Deerfield Beach in the background


Second pic shows MP15AC #1173 switching Sun Sentinel


Mal

[alcanman]

Check out more switching action in my second video of Deerfield Beach, FL

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xaalX4vOk8

Enjoy,

Mal

[MLW]

Well done Mal !

[Alien]

Looking great. Is the layout portable?

[alcanman]

Thanks. The layout isn't portable