I would appreciate some reviews and comments on my preliminary layout design. I filled out the Givens and Druthers form to give some background on what I want. I've got some track laid out, I'll post some pics of the layout and the diagrams of what I have so far.
Givens and Druthers
Scale: Gauge: HO standard
Era: 1970s
Region: Southeast Texas
Railroad: Industrial shortline/beltline, interchange with ATSF and SP
Space: shelf layout in 27 x 21 area. (see diagram)
Governing Rolling Stock: 40 footers and 4 axle diesels
Relative Emphasis:
|______V______________________________________|
Track/Operation............................................................Scenic realism
|_______________________________________V_____|
Mainline Running..................................................................Switching
Operation Priorities:
Local Freight Operations
So far, I have designed one of the 21 foot walls and the 27 foot wall. Here are the diagrams and some pics of the track and mock-ups I have done so far.
First, a diagram of the shelving.
Givens and Druthers
Scale: Gauge: HO standard
Era: 1970s
Region: Southeast Texas
Railroad: Industrial shortline/beltline, interchange with ATSF and SP
Space: shelf layout in 27 x 21 area. (see diagram)
Governing Rolling Stock: 40 footers and 4 axle diesels
Relative Emphasis:
|______V______________________________________|
Track/Operation............................................................Scenic realism
|_______________________________________V_____|
Mainline Running..................................................................Switching
Operation Priorities:
Local Freight Operations
So far, I have designed one of the 21 foot walls and the 27 foot wall. Here are the diagrams and some pics of the track and mock-ups I have done so far.
First, a diagram of the shelving.