Hello Members of the Forum,
If successful, I have included some pictures of my 4 x 8 foot current track set-up. The tracks are laid in two layers with a 1.75% incline to the top two ovals. Both levels incorporate two reverse loops so that I can change the direction of the trains. Although, I have four sets of train consists, I can only run three at the same time. One consist must remain on the siding or within the figure-8 with the turnouts set in the appropriate direction so there is no power to the idling locomotive.
I realize that scenery will enliven my layout. Also, I have noticed that those of you who are really skilled in the scenery process, have more area devoted to scenery than you assign to actual train track.
The Berkshire, pulling the Great Northern, I imagine as a modern day excursion train. I think they go together nicely. The freight rolling stock are all Micro Trains. The passenger cars are Kato. Some of the photo files showing just track were too large and were not downloaded. Although, my track plan is fairly stable, I do have some refinements that I would like to complete over the next few weeks.
There are advantages to getting "up and running" and also advantages to solidifying "that perfect plan". I am more of an "up and running" type of person. I noticed that you Senior Members say, "It's your railroad."
Paul
If successful, I have included some pictures of my 4 x 8 foot current track set-up. The tracks are laid in two layers with a 1.75% incline to the top two ovals. Both levels incorporate two reverse loops so that I can change the direction of the trains. Although, I have four sets of train consists, I can only run three at the same time. One consist must remain on the siding or within the figure-8 with the turnouts set in the appropriate direction so there is no power to the idling locomotive.
I realize that scenery will enliven my layout. Also, I have noticed that those of you who are really skilled in the scenery process, have more area devoted to scenery than you assign to actual train track.
The Berkshire, pulling the Great Northern, I imagine as a modern day excursion train. I think they go together nicely. The freight rolling stock are all Micro Trains. The passenger cars are Kato. Some of the photo files showing just track were too large and were not downloaded. Although, my track plan is fairly stable, I do have some refinements that I would like to complete over the next few weeks.
There are advantages to getting "up and running" and also advantages to solidifying "that perfect plan". I am more of an "up and running" type of person. I noticed that you Senior Members say, "It's your railroad."
Paul
