Hello everyone, it's been a while since I've posted. I have checked in once and a while, but been very busy with moving and getting the new place all finished. Now that that's all done, it's time to start planning the new layout! I've started building the benchwork for the main yard/staging yard. It will be 46' long x 2' wide.
The new layout will be a single level point to point with a working staging yard at each end. I'm not sure on the length of run yet, it should be between 140'- 200', with 3 passing sidings along the way. The main yard will have 9 arrival tracks and 7 depature tracks, with a mainline run through at the back which will be connected to a 6 track staging yard. There will also be a diesel facility and some industrial areas in the main yard.
If I learned anything from the Laggan Sub, it is to make this layout somewhat moveable! I'm building it on 24" x 8' and 16" x 8' modules. I will also install drywall for the backdrop, and do it BEFORE installing any track!
I'll be sure to keep everyone posted along the way, maybe I'll even start a new thread!
The new layout will be a single level point to point with a working staging yard at each end. I'm not sure on the length of run yet, it should be between 140'- 200', with 3 passing sidings along the way. The main yard will have 9 arrival tracks and 7 depature tracks, with a mainline run through at the back which will be connected to a 6 track staging yard. There will also be a diesel facility and some industrial areas in the main yard.
If I learned anything from the Laggan Sub, it is to make this layout somewhat moveable! I'm building it on 24" x 8' and 16" x 8' modules. I will also install drywall for the backdrop, and do it BEFORE installing any track!
I'll be sure to keep everyone posted along the way, maybe I'll even start a new thread!