Russ Bellinis - Thanks, I will have to grab that issue. I would eventually like to do an elevated highway through the layout.
doctorwayne - Thanks! It's winter in Western New York and since I can't be out plowing (for lack of snow) I guess I just have to be content with building them!
I read through your suggestions and switched the bridge around so that the truss bridge is first. I believe others hinted at this solution as well, but I was reluctant becuase I liked the current setup. Anyways, this actually is a really good fit for the problem. Also about the piers, you're completely right - there would not be piers in the middle of a truss bridge like that. I do not know what I was thinking.
Temporary mock up, I will probably add another single track truss bridge in the future, partially sliced at an anlge to fit flush against the wall.
Ok, since you guys are on the ball over here, let me bend your ear about a few design issues I've been mulling over.
First, Corners. How do you guys attack them? I can't decided whether to build a structure that eliminates the 90 degree corner (such as a wall at 45 degrees) or work with it. Furthermore, both corners have curved track going through them which limits building space to an awkward shape. Also, there is no room for turnouts before the turn, preventing me from creating sidings off of the turn.
West Corner.
I did this mock up tonight. Might reshape that god awful building into something better. But I can not see putting smaller buildings in front of it as it'd seem
too crowded. So I'm not sure how to fill that void?
Any thoughts on one large custom building to fill the corner or a few different buildings?
Any thoughts on replacement windows? For some reason, the entire structure became warped - seriously every wall is warped. So this building (if used) will require a complete rebuild. I think I used Testors glue on this building and I've noticed a fair amount of warping in other buildings too.
East Corner.
The setback is a bit odd to work with. I have a few background buildings I could run along the edge, but nothing looks good so far.
Also, I have to keep it to one track as a second one leaves absolutely not room for building.
:v8: please forgive the half finished buildings, especially the roof in the last picture! I don't finish buildings 100% until I'm satisfied with their shape/position on the layout.:v8:
- Dan