Here is a link to my trackplan. The thing is so huge it could NEVER fit into the forum's file restrictions.
This is set-up for continuous run and operations. Among the main features are the intermodal area, the coal mine area, the large diesel servicing area and the yards. The hump yard is the largest yard, followed by a secondary classification yard, the storage yard, and the interchange yard.
I am still trying to figure out where to put the staging. On this plan, the staging is located beneath the layout, but I forsee having a lot of problems constructing the benchwork and running trains.
I came up with a solution to have the staging the entire length of the plan, and locate it as a second secondary yard, South of the main track plan. Perhaps having it disguised as a yard would also create enthusiasm for on-lookers, as I could include it as one of the points of interest like the other yards and auxiliary facilities.
Comments are welcomed.
http://members.fortunecity.co.uk/wolv34/graphics.html
Later.
This is set-up for continuous run and operations. Among the main features are the intermodal area, the coal mine area, the large diesel servicing area and the yards. The hump yard is the largest yard, followed by a secondary classification yard, the storage yard, and the interchange yard.
I am still trying to figure out where to put the staging. On this plan, the staging is located beneath the layout, but I forsee having a lot of problems constructing the benchwork and running trains.
I came up with a solution to have the staging the entire length of the plan, and locate it as a second secondary yard, South of the main track plan. Perhaps having it disguised as a yard would also create enthusiasm for on-lookers, as I could include it as one of the points of interest like the other yards and auxiliary facilities.
Comments are welcomed.
http://members.fortunecity.co.uk/wolv34/graphics.html
Later.