Hi Bill. FreeMo is most often used point-to-point, but could in theory be run in a circular fashion with four corners and close attention to module lengths, such as with S-Mod. At Amherst, we brought two 90-degree corners and operated a U-shape set up.
While we run point- to-point, we make no effort to have an actual operating session at public venues. No attempt is made to work anything like switch lists, etc. We simply endeavour to keep trains moving for the short time each visitor stays before he or she moves on to the rest of the show. The 4-foot long train turntable at one end is three tracks wide. We can quickly spin a train around at one end of the run and send it back out, or we can align another turntable track and send a different train out. At the other end of the layout where there is a small yard and a scale 70-foot turntable, we simply turn the engine and swap it and the caboose and head back out...a five minute operation. We have a couple of passing sidings along the way, and our trains move at only low speeds, so on an 80 foot long run such as we had at Amherst we can comfortably juggle three trains...provided we pay attention. When things get quiet at shows then we spend an little more time for ourselves switching cars in and out of sidings In the interests of full disclosure, we can and do run switches when trying to answer peoples' questions and run trains an the same time. And although my current bias is towards our format, I hold no prejudices against others. If I ever moved near an S-Mod set up, I'd happily join the group. S-Mod is a good format for larger groups, and easier to run without mishaps when engaging with the public. Hope this helps Jim Martin. >________________________________ > From: Bill Lane <[email protected]> >To: [email protected] >Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2013 10:38:46 PM >Subject: {S-Scale List} Free Mo S > > > >Trevor, > >How close am I? > >Free Mo S does not have any 90 degree turn modules, and has never set up in a >circle to run trains around? >Besides the stunning scenery, if you kept trains running on a point to point >for DAYS you deserved to win first place! > > > >Thank You, >Bill Lane > >Modeling the Mighty Pennsy & PRSL in 1957 in S Scale since 1987 > >See my finished models at: >http://www.lanestrains.com >Look at what has been made in PRR in S Scale! > >See my layout progess at: >http://www.lanestrains.com/My_Layout.htm > >Custom Train Parts Design >http://www.lanestrains.com/SolidWorks_Modeling.htm > >PRR Builders Photos Bought, Sold & Traded >(Trading is MUCH preferred) >http://www.lanestrains.com/PRRphotos.xls > >***Join the PRR T&HS*** >The other members are not ALL like me! >http://www.prrths.com >http://www.lanestrains.com/PRRTHS_Application.pdf > >Join the Pennsylvania Reading Seashore Lines Historical Society >It's FREE to join! http://www.prslhs.com >Preserving The Memory Of The PRSL > > > >
