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Thank You for all the replies,I don't know when my next update will be since,I don't know for sure when I will be able to begin construction of the layout.So this will be the last post on this topic until I can have a better idea when construction of the layout will be.Thanks again for all the...

here's the two plans I have come up for my future layout,the first plan has a left and right hand turnout added at Woodward,where the Cargill facility is,and the second plan has just a right hand turnout added at Woodward where the Cargill facility is,with the lumber yard is,and the meat packing...

I am unable to increase the size of the plan drawing due to the fact the I don't have any programs that will do that.I don't know how to add a link to increase the page size.

I will have the final,finalized plan to post in a day or two,it will look like the plan with all the roads,overpass,and Griswold gate locations on the plan,but with the final changes included I mentioned earlier,plus the renaming of some structures,and structure changes.I think the plan will...

Here are the changes I made to the track plan,I added a left and right hand turnout to the Cargill facility at Woodward,and lengthened the spur,and moved Portland Cement,ADM Grain Elevator and added Louisa Scrap yard to Louisa.The plan looks great now and all the structures are where they should...

I resized the track plan as big as could so it would down load.Here it is,please comment,Thank You for all the positive responses,it is greatly appreciated.

Deano,I had to do it that way for it to upload,other wise the file would be too big and not upload.

This what I had in mind for the spur at Woodward,where Cargill is,I am thinking of lengthening the spur.It has a left hand turnout.Let me know what you think.

I plan on making one change to the track plan,the spur at Woodward,Cargill that has a left hand turnout will be lengthened,every thing else will remain the same with the track plan.The reverse loop at Perry yard will be controlled by a DCC product from Tony's to prevent track short circuits.

All the planning is done on the layout,now all I have to do is wait to see when I can start construction on the layout.Hopefully this summer or fall,winter at the latest.I really appreciate all the replies to this thread,it has been very helpful.Thank You guys,I will have an update for you later...

So What Does Your Wife Think? The wife is anxious to see me be able to get the layout started,just waiting for my disability claim to be approved.She plans on helping put some buildings and car kits together.She may even help with the scenery on the layout.I am in HO Scale,and she loves the...

Please free to comment on this track plan,It has a lot of operational potential,and will be fun to operate once built.A lot of work had gone into planning this track plan,there will be a total of 52 turnouts on the layout,16 left,and 36 right.We will be using track from Custom Trax in...

The main yards in Council Bluffs will serve for car classification,diesel servicing a track to store the cabooses and MOW and diesel shops for repairs to the diesels.I am thinking of using the track over at Savanna as a hold over track for cars to be added to other trains or the local patrols...

Glad to have you aboard,Bob.I hope you enjoy your stay.I too look forward to the progress of your layout.

My Future Milwaukee Road Iowa Division Layout Update Here is the finalized track plan with changes requested,the roads added,overpass bridge,Griswold gate location,and relocation of some structures.Hopefully the layout can begin construction this summer or fall.I will keep you posted.

There will be an updated track plan later on today,that will include the changes I mentioned in my last update,plus a few changes in the plan for better and smooth operations.I will post the plan as soon as I receive it.The main goals of the layout are,prototypical operation,easy access,30"...

My Future Milwaukee Road Iowa Division Layout Update Here is the finalized version of the track plan,all that is left to do,is to add the roads,where the "A" frame king pin post overpass bridge will go ,and the area where the Griswold Crossing signals with "A" frame gate arms will be...

All that's left to do on the track plan is to add the roads,overpass king pin "A"frame bridge,and the area where the Griswold Crossing signals with "A" frame gate arms will go.Other than that the track plan is done and has been finalized.I don't have a program to convert X Trax Cad files to...

My Future Milwaukee Road Iowa Division Layout Update Here is the finalized track plan,I really love how the plan has turned out.Hopefully my disability claim will be approved so I can start construction of the layout this summer or this fall.I don't have a program to convert the file to a jpg...

around a 25" or 26" radius.