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I've been looking at numerous track plans trying to decide on which would fit a spare bedroom in my house. I decided I didn't really want to go with a traditional 4x8 and wanted more of a shelf style layout. Well I think I found what I want. Apparently this track plan has proven quite popular and there is even a Yahoo group devoted to it. It takes up a perimeter of 8' X 9' which should fit nicely in my room. The trackplan is called "The Heart of Georgia" and looks to offer lots of operational possibilities. The author created a blog about it a few years ago. You can read all about it here: http://hogrr.blogspot.ca/
Here's some photo highlights from the blog:
The track plan:
Benchwork:
With foam on top:
I like the fact I can run wider radius track and while I like scenery, I won't have to fill large areas with it. I will be able to concentrate on doing more detailed scenes in a small area. I'm excited about doing this one and spent about 3 hours creating it in Anyrail using Atlas Code 100 track. While this layout isn't for everyone I think it will suite me just fine.
Todd
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Posted - March 30 2016 : 6:28:42 PM
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I really like that. The bottle neck at the bridge creates
interesting traffic problems, particularly if you are
using DCC.
My only reservation would be that one has to crawl under it
to get at it. That's fine when you're young...
Oh, and I might be less than a Class 1 modeler, but good luck
on using Styrofoam base. I never had luck getting anything to
adhere to it very well, including foam specific Woodland Scenic
foam glue. If I was to do this, I'd try to find Homasote. But
that's just me.
Thanks for posting this. I never get tired of looking
at track plans. I eagerly await "in progess" photos.
On second look, that could be a rather convincing inlet
for the Bay of Fundy.
Edited by - Chops124 on March 30 2016 6:33:24 PM
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Posted - March 30 2016 : 7:10:03 PM
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Island,
I've seen your HoG posts on a couple of sites now. I've been trying to think of a layout I want to build in my soon to be new space. I'll have about the same space with one corner able to go to about 12ft. This layout looks like a lot of fun. Keep us updated on your progress.
Chops,
For getting stuff to stick to foam, I've had good luck with Loc-tite Power Grab all purpose construction adhesive. It goes on white and dries clear. It stays tacky for a long, long time.
Tim
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Posted - March 30 2016 : 8:08:13 PM
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I'd like to build the 027 layout from Addam's Family movie but in HO scale
course I'll want to get & decorate the locos & cars that were used in the movie 
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Posted - March 31 2016 : 11:35:00 AM
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| Very cool, Micro.
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Posted - April 09 2016 : 10:15:34 PM
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| Any progress on the Heart of the North Atlantic?
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Posted - April 10 2016 : 8:59:38 PM
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Nothing yet. It will be a while before I can start. The designated "train room" needs some serious renovations (a.k.a plaster wall coming down...) before I can begin. In the meantime I'm trying to gather some train related items.
I do like the name "Heart of the North Atlantic"!
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Posted - April 16 2016 : 04:19:10 AM
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I like the track plan.
It simple and yet It has everything.
Yard switching
Point A to Point B
passing siding
And Continuous running if you just want to watch 'em run.
And flexible,you could even bring in an extra half-foot on the inside for a bit more scenery
or track and still have room for yourself in the middle there.
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Posted - April 16 2016 : 09:27:17 AM
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| Yes, that's all the same reasons why I like it. It took me a while to reproduce the track plan on Anyrail mostly because I didn't have a lot of experience using flex track in that program (and in real life). Anyrail can also be really picky about track lining up (however you an adjust the sensitivity a bit). As we know in real life there is often a bit of "give" when laying track. I really can't wait to get started on it!
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