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 Posted - September 16 2012 : 12:04:24 PM
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Hi People,
I have been collecting H0 model railroad stuff for a while but never had the chance to buid a layout due to space restrictions (I did build a N scale one).
Im planning to move soon and I have started planning a layout for the attic of the new house. Is a pretty good space, and at the beggining I was thinking about an "around the wall" thing, but my be too much for a rookie like me and appart from that I want to have a layout I can cover to protect from dust when not in use.
So the most chances now are to use a space of 12' x 5' (3,60 x 1,5 meters - we use metrics down here  ) and I will enclose that section of the room with a courting and use the rest as my workshop.
Well, too much talking, here is my idea:
The black square represents the station building. I may need to add one or two more industrial tracks.
I will use power-loc track (yeah, I know, but I gather a lot in ebay for a good price and I like it for my first layout as will be easier to put together and to modify). I choose 22" curves por the main, really would be much more space using 18" but I want to have at least a main track that can handle long vehicles.
Fell free to provide opinions, will be very much welcome.
Thanks
Regards
JL
Edited by - littlejoe on September 16 2012 12:24:26 PM
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Posted - September 16 2012 : 12:24:14 PM
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| you should have a means to reverse direction so you can back into your sidings coming from both directions
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Posted - September 16 2012 : 3:33:36 PM
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how did you make this outline?? Been trying to find a free 3d track plan so I can plan out my new layout!
I buy, repair, and collect
http://scvr.weebly.com/
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Posted - September 16 2012 : 6:04:29 PM
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http://www.atlasrr.com/Code100web/index.htm
http://www.atlasrr.com/righttrack.htm
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Posted - September 16 2012 : 6:36:25 PM
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[quote]you should have a means to reverse direction so you can back into your sidings coming from both directions
[i] Originally posted by derfberger - September 16 2012 : 12:24:14 PM
Actually he does....the run around track at the station...but its a long way to back up
caboose 1
Edited by - caboose 1 on September 16 2012 6:37:06 PM
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Posted - September 16 2012 : 7:22:02 PM
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quote:how did you make this outline?? Been trying to find a free 3d track plan so I can plan out my new layout!
Originally posted by SCVR66Â -Â September 16 2012Â :Â 3:33:36 PM
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I used Anyrail software, very easy to use. You have a limitation of 50 parts when using the trial version, but other than that you can do whatever you want. Has lots of libraries. I like it more than the Atlas Right-track soft.
Regards
JL
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Posted - September 16 2012 : 7:25:03 PM
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quote: [quote]you should have a means to reverse direction so you can back into your sidings coming from both directions
Originally posted by derfberger - September 16 2012 : 12:24:14 PM
Actually he does....the run around track at the station...but its a long way to back up
[i] Originally posted by caboose 1Â -Â September 16 2012Â :Â 6:36:25 PM
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Interesting...maybe I should put an additional siding on the top of the layout, parallel to the large straight section.
Thanks for the comments!
Regards,
JL
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Posted - September 16 2012 : 7:28:10 PM
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don't forget railroad crossings & signs 
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Posted - September 16 2012 : 7:28:58 PM
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Do you think it makes sense for me to keep 22" curves while the turnouts are so sharp? I mean... maybe will be useless as the turnouts will in the end limit the cars and engines I can run. I have enough 18" for this already, but I still need to buy some of the 22".
Thanks!
JL
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Posted - September 16 2012 : 7:31:21 PM
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quote:don't forget railroad crossings & signs
Originally posted by microbusss - September 16 2012 : 7:28:10 PM
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I just missed a lot in ebay that had the power-loc crossing !
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Posted - September 16 2012 : 8:52:40 PM
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| I meant as in signals
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Posted - September 16 2012 : 9:43:04 PM
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quote:I meant as in signals
Originally posted by microbusss - September 16 2012 : 8:52:40 PM
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Got it now
I will!!!!
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Posted - September 17 2012 : 10:28:09 AM
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22" is better; for your "longer" items, just go slower through the turnouts, but be aware that those "S" curves in your sidings will be unfriendly to long equipment.
Do you have enough room for a passing siding along he top? You could possibly run 2 trains at the same time if you can isolate the switch yard from the outer loop.
Good luck!
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Posted - September 17 2012 : 3:05:39 PM
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quote: [quote]you should have a means to reverse direction so you can back into your sidings coming from both directions
Originally posted by derfberger - September 16 2012 : 12:24:14 PM
Actually he does....the run around track at the station...but its a long way to back up
[i] Originally posted by caboose 1Â -Â September 16 2012Â :Â 6:36:25 PM
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i sure don't see it
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Posted - September 18 2012 : 10:11:52 AM
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| Also, if your using the atlas turntable, you might want to plan for what engines you are going to use. If you plan on using large steamers and big diesel engines, you probably will want to leave out the turntable, unless you are contented with it being accesible to only some of your roster. Other than that seems like a great track plan.
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Posted - September 18 2012 : 12:55:46 PM
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I stole your idea and tried to eliminate all "S" curves and add a passing siding. Using Right Track Software I modeled Atlas Snap Track using 22" R curves and Snap Switches with applied 1/3 18" R appendage and a couple of odd length pieces. Outer loop uses only 22"R so that "Long" equipment should navigate with no problems. Taking the turnout to by-pass your station uses the 6 inch sections on the main line enhanced by adding the Snap Switch lead-in resulting in about 7.5 inches which translates to 54 foot prototype having no problem; your experience will vary using longer equipment. The switch yard handles 76 foot equipment navigating the 1/3 18"R to 9" straight to turnout "S" combinations. You will need to lengthen the straight distance in the "S" for trouble free operation of longer equipment. If you can get one long engine to the turntable then you can store it "straight through".
Fun and games! OTTB
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