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I think the golden rule of model railroading should be "Whatever you do, don't take the fun out of it". Sounds like you are headed down that path. :cry: It's impossible for me to model accurately my road of choice and fit in what I want the railroad to do in the space I have available. I've...

Reality dictates that it will be against the wall. The room it's going to be in isn't very big, and with the other furnishings in there pulling it out will be difficult and consume a lot of space. If I can get this one finished to a high standard and the spouse digs it, I'm hoping to replace or...

I ran some trains on #1 last night. There are 4 sidings right now (I could probably have one or two more but I'm out of turnouts), and my current roster of rolling stock will fill them nicely, still leaving the bypass track in the foreground to stage another train. The mock-up is not to grade or...

Ok, got the photos posted. Since the images are kinda big I'll just direct you to the site where all 3 are: My hopeless attempts at trackplans #1 is where I am now. #2 is one I took from a magazine for an HO 4x8. It looks like a mirror image, but it's not. It would work well with a division...

Will post a pic Monday evening. I have to use my computer at work to load the photo onto a disc, then bring it home to my pc. (Long story...don't ask). :(

Wayne, nice job. Kit or scratch? If it's a kit, which one? Looks like something I could use on mine. :thumb:

I've been buying most of my N scale rolling stock via eBay simply due to cost. As a beginner, I needed to get trains up and running quickly. Much like a protottype railroad just starting out, I bought a lot of used and obsolete stuff. ;) Anyway, I have a selection of Atlas, Minitrix, and other...

Update: I spent most of yesterday mocking up layouts. I found that paper trackplans don't necessarily tell me what I'm going to wind up with, I need to see it laid out. I tried a folded dogbone, which certainly provided visual interest, but ultimately it was too much clutter. To properly...

This one is more complex, I'd even say cluttered: http://www.naisp.net/users/mfischer/Trkplans/78x30_06.gif I'd probably dump the roundhouse, and I can't see a prototype have those double bridges. For some reason, it won't post. Comments?

Here's a fairly simple one from Mike's Track Plans:

I'm torn on the divider. (Could be a pun there). Dividers can serve a useful purpose, but I have this mental block that makes me think a) it's sort of cheating and b) how do I make a divider look like it belongs there and not detract from the appearance. Haven't ruled that out though. Space...

(N Scale) I'm resurrecting the thread vs. repeating myself. :) I've completed the benchwork (door with legs) and have laid out the Carolina Central as suggested above. I spent tonight running trains on it and have some criticisms. 1) I like the hidden staging yard at the rear, but accessing...

Thanks for the link, I missed it over there. :sleeping: Quite impressive! I've always believed it is actually more difficult to model accurately in a larger scale than a small one. Harder to hide what isn't "right". :thumb:

I've lived in my present home for about 5 years. My neighbors to the south side were here before me, and through conversation long ago found out homeowner Randy was a train guy. When his wife asked us to keep their dog for a weekend so they could spend the time at Horsehoe Curve I should've...

Here's a good link to learn more about the prototype speeders: Speeder link :)

:D Sounds like me! The plan, and stuff being collected, is for a prototype (WM) running through a fictitious area (town yet to be named) that would be typical of what the WM would have served. Ditto the scenery. Hard part is staying within the time period of the late 50s-early 60s when there...

Diverting slightly to the 'fun' aspect... Just getting back into it as I am, I was finding myself stressing over details already. What paint schemes would be in use during my time period? What engines would be assigned to do my duties? What industries actually existed that supported the line...

Charlie, question: What did you use to make the horizontal fuel tanks for the fuel depot? I was considering scratch building something similiar for my N layout.

I'm with you on this, confusing as heck. I was doing some searching on the 'net yesterday for background on some older diesels, and one thing I discovered was 'diesel rosters'. Not sure how it will work for modern roads, but many older routes/fallen flags have railfan sites with images and...

You're not the only one who couldn't get RTS to work for him. :oops: My local hobby shop owner gave me a copy of Track Plans 2003 or something, it has several articles in it that are shelf layouts. I don't recall specifics, but if you want the magazine I'd be happy to send it to you.