You have a good point boB Although I like it big for long main run, broad curves and number 8 switch as a minimum, this section on my unfinished layout will keep me busy for an hour. I will bring in an 11-car train with a caboose (a bit longer that the run around track can held) for dropping to industries (8 sidings) and picking up same amount of cars back to the classification yard and it will keep me busy for an hour or so.
https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/8_4_kHNVXgSFUgsv6HjYlR1I9yqqKQME8KuZf4 bHRnM?feat=directlink https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/5Rhydl8t4UXIHZ5L4sFA-x1I9yqqKQME8KuZf4 bHRnM?feat=directlink Simon -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of shabbona_rr Sent: May-28-12 9:30 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: {S-Scale List} space, the final frontier After designing a few model railroads for operation in small spaces, I have come to the conclusion, long held by others who have gone before me, that the size of the space is not as important as how we use the space we have. I think we many times get the cart before the horse in choosing or designing a beautifully scenicked layout that allows trains to simply run in circles like an elaborate Christmas tree set-up A prime example is the LOWELL & SOUTHERN plan that appeared in a recent issue of the NASG Dispatch. I only described basic operation, but the opportunities for expanding operations without expanding the layout abound. The modus operandi I have settled on for interesting layout design based on my experience and observation is a mix of an end-to-end main line running (or cleverly designed and generally blocked continuous run feature, such as an interchange track) mixed with switching and spotting cars at each end. This forces cars and locomotives to move back and forth prototypically and attain the most realistic operation. boB (sorry Andre, someone pinned that on me and I like it!) Nicholson ________________________________________________ --- In [email protected], Simon Parent <sparent39@...> wrote: > > Well, > > The main reason I agreed (with my wife) to move a few blocks away 4 > yrs ago is to go from a 2 level 1600 sqf house to a one level 1200 sqf > house. The difference? Basement(not counted in house sqf)... I > didn't care about the 4rth bedroom on the second level and the formal > dining room on the main floor and now have a 1200 sqf basement > (compared to 800) where half is the layout (12 x 50) and the other > half is divided between my workshop (12x16) my office (12x12) and some > space for a bathroom and laundry room. Another plus, from a 9 x 19 > garage to a 17x20 garage for woodworking and casting shop. > > Now, my wife sometime talk about moving again (the most we stayed in > the same house in the last 22 yrs is 5 yrs.) This time my answer is > no until we are retiring outside the big city to a custom made house > in the country to my layout and shop space requirements. > > I think there are many things outside our control but when we can, we > can all choose our priorities and how we want to do things. (my > choices may sound crazy for many though :)) > > Simon > > > ------------------------------------ > > Yahoo! Groups Links > ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: [email protected] [email protected] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [email protected] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
