my new track plan

Why me · 12-08-2005, 05:38 PM

This my new track plan that has been drawn up for me by a nice on another forum open to any thing witch might help to improve it all comments welcome mike

Drew1125 · 12-08-2005, 06:00 PM

Hi Mike!
I think you forgot to post the link...?

cidchase · 12-08-2005, 08:39 PM

I like it so far...

Why me · 12-09-2005, 07:17 AM

It said it was done cyberspace again never can post my track plans where mickey when you need him lol.mike

Why me · 12-13-2005, 12:22 PM

well do you think its ok or no .mike

MasonJar · 12-13-2005, 01:48 PM

Mike,

Looks interesting. I can't read the dimensions on it, so I do not know if you'd have any reach issues. Is it intended to be operated from the "pit" in the middle? If yes, what is the thick blue ine, andhow will you access the track behind it?

Overall, I think it looks good - has both continuous running, and a switching area for good operations.

What size is it, and what size room?

Andrew

Why me · 12-13-2005, 02:07 PM

Hi Andrew its H0 scale going all around my rooom side 1, 10ft x36inches /side 2 10ftx 30inches /side 3 10ft x30inches /side 4 10ft x 30 inches its over 40ft square the blue line to show where buildings can be put the layout will be all DDC controlled all track is fleishmann self ballast turntable also fleishmann most buildings kibri and faller please feel freecto comment on layout if you see anything that can inprove or somthing that dont seem to work right i like honesty ty .mike

MasonJar · 12-13-2005, 02:19 PM

Well Mike,

You asked for honesty...!

I think it is too deep in most places. 24" to 30" is about the maximum reach. I have operated layouts that were deeper, but all the switching is within 30". I am 5'11", and with the layout at ~45" the best reach I can have without breaking stuff near the edge is 30". Reducing the depth also has the added bonus of making the pit bigger.

Also, I would turn it "inside out". I would have the tracks at the bottom go "south" of the roundhouse/yard, and then up the west wall on the outside. That would enable the switching area to be moved closer to the pit for more convenient operation.

Lastly, where do you plan to duck under to get into the pit? If you can make that area as narrow as possible, your back will thank you!

Andrew

Why me · 12-13-2005, 02:25 PM

To gain entry to the pit i have built in a lift up flap that works on hingees that push the track up and out 24 inch entry track runs over it when shut works quite well in therorylol mike

MasonJar · 12-13-2005, 02:46 PM

Little bit of fiddling here with MS Paint (not the greatest program, I know). I hope you'll get the idea:

MasonJar · 12-13-2005, 03:37 PM

One more final suggestion:

I modified the track at the top to simplify it so that you have a relatively uncomplicated spot to put your lift gate. (See the red square). I hope this is in the right spot!

Andrew

babydot94513 · 12-13-2005, 11:30 PM

I like the overall idea, but where are the industries that all this yard trackage is going to serve?

JD

Russ Bellinis · 12-14-2005, 12:12 AM

I think his industries will be what looks like a stub yard on the left side. I like the idea of putting the industrial tracks in front of the mainline with the city behind. I think you would still have room for industries at the stub sidings, but you won't have to try to reach over buildings to work the industries or rerail cars.

babydot94513 · 12-15-2005, 11:52 PM

I agree that putting the industrial trackage in front of the main makes sense, but still in this plan there seems to be an awful lot of yard switching and track for a very limited amount of industry.

JD

Quote:

Originally Posted by Russ Bellinis

I think his industries will be what looks like a stub yard on the left side. I like the idea of putting the industrial tracks in front of the mainline with the city behind. I think you would still have room for industries at the stub sidings, but you won't have to try to reach over buildings to work the industries or rerail cars.

Why me · 12-16-2005, 01:25 PM

Thanks guys for taken time out to help me on this been a long trip getting this far but greatful for your honesty and good info mike

12-08-2005, 06:00 PM	#2
Drew1125 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 3,175 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Hi Mike! I think you forgot to post the link...? __________________ -Drew- NARA Member #48 Life is all the stuff that happened while you were makin' other plans.

12-08-2005, 08:39 PM	#3
cidchase Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: somewhere between Clarksville and Zhanjiang Posts: 1,671 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	I like it so far... __________________ The Home of the Brave, and the Land of the Free Electron! Cid

12-13-2005, 01:48 PM	#6
MasonJar It's not rocket surgery Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 6,915 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Mike, Looks interesting. I can't read the dimensions on it, so I do not know if you'd have any reach issues. Is it intended to be operated from the "pit" in the middle? If yes, what is the thick blue ine, andhow will you access the track behind it? Overall, I think it looks good - has both continuous running, and a switching area for good operations. What size is it, and what size room? Andrew __________________ Check out The Gauge's To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Questions? Visit To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. at The Gauge for all kinds of How-To's Planning a layout? Try the To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. form

12-13-2005, 02:19 PM	#8
MasonJar It's not rocket surgery Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 6,915 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Well Mike, You asked for honesty...! I think it is too deep in most places. 24" to 30" is about the maximum reach. I have operated layouts that were deeper, but all the switching is within 30". I am 5'11", and with the layout at ~45" the best reach I can have without breaking stuff near the edge is 30". Reducing the depth also has the added bonus of making the pit bigger. Also, I would turn it "inside out". I would have the tracks at the bottom go "south" of the roundhouse/yard, and then up the west wall on the outside. That would enable the switching area to be moved closer to the pit for more convenient operation. Lastly, where do you plan to duck under to get into the pit? If you can make that area as narrow as possible, your back will thank you! Andrew __________________ Check out The Gauge's To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Questions? Visit To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. at The Gauge for all kinds of How-To's Planning a layout? Try the To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. form

12-13-2005, 11:30 PM	#12
babydot94513 Member in training Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Brentwood, Ca Posts: 358 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I like the overall idea, but where are the industries that all this yard trackage is going to serve? JD __________________ Jeff Davis On the SP Mococo subdivision at MP 61.7 ================================== Modeling the California Northern Railroad in HO

12-09-2005, 07:17 AM	#4
Why me Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: london uk Posts: 366 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	It said it was done cyberspace again never can post my track plans where mickey when you need him lol.mike

12-13-2005, 12:22 PM	#5
Why me Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: london uk Posts: 366 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	well do you think its ok or no .mike

12-13-2005, 02:07 PM	#7
Why me Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: london uk Posts: 366 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Hi Andrew its H0 scale going all around my rooom side 1, 10ft x36inches /side 2 10ftx 30inches /side 3 10ft x30inches /side 4 10ft x 30 inches its over 40ft square the blue line to show where buildings can be put the layout will be all DDC controlled all track is fleishmann self ballast turntable also fleishmann most buildings kibri and faller please feel freecto comment on layout if you see anything that can inprove or somthing that dont seem to work right i like honesty ty .mike

12-13-2005, 02:25 PM	#9
Why me Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: london uk Posts: 366 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	To gain entry to the pit i have built in a lift up flap that works on hingees that push the track up and out 24 inch entry track runs over it when shut works quite well in therorylol mike

12-14-2005, 12:12 AM	#13
Russ Bellinis Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Lakewood, Ca. Posts: 4,755 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I think his industries will be what looks like a stub yard on the left side. I like the idea of putting the industrial tracks in front of the mainline with the city behind. I think you would still have room for industries at the stub sidings, but you won't have to try to reach over buildings to work the industries or rerail cars.

12-16-2005, 01:25 PM	#15
Why me Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: london uk Posts: 366 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thanks guys for taken time out to help me on this been a long trip getting this far but greatful for your honesty and good info mike

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