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 Posted - December 24 2022 : 9:49:46 PM
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One of the classic model train layouts that Atlas Model Railroad Company built for others to enjoy.
Although it is a N scale layout it could be built in HO scale.
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Posted - December 24 2022 : 9:58:50 PM
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Posted - December 25 2022 : 1:59:18 PM
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Another layout based on the Atlas one.
Different but it used the basic formula.
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Posted - December 25 2022 : 7:40:39 PM
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Some internet photos of the layout.
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Posted - December 26 2022 : 3:28:19 PM
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The front cover of my book.
These books show up at train shows from time to time.
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 Posted - December 26 2022 : 4:11:50 PM
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Those Atlas track plans are well thought out. At one time I built the
Grand Trunk Eastern and an adaptation of the switching layout.
The crossing takes it up a step, as the operator(s) now have to
pay attention.
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Posted - December 26 2022 : 5:10:41 PM
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quote:Those Atlas track plans are well thought out. At one time I built the
Grand Trunk Eastern and an adaptation of the switching layout.
The crossing takes it up a step, as the operator(s) now have to
pay attention.
Originally posted by Chops124Â -Â December 26 2022Â :Â 4:11:50 PM
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The genius of this plan goes far beyond the crossing forcing the engineers to pay attention.
Due to the design of the ramps between the two levels and the figure 8 up top, if two trains are active on the upper level, sending another train up the ramp from the lower level will force one of the upper level trains to descend to the lower level. This in turn provides far more interesting dispatching problems on both levels than a mere crossing would. There is also only one reversing loop in the plan, which means any train using it to change direction will either have to go back to the yard or run against the flow of traffic on the line. All in all, it is a fascinating, high traffic railroad built in a modest space.
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Posted - December 26 2022 : 5:36:13 PM
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WKS mentioned this layout could be built in HO. Here is an adaptation that takes up only 6X10 yet retains most of the features of the N scale layout.
Track
500, H0 Atlas Code 83, Flex 36". 2 (Minimum number of units: 1)
510, H0 Atlas Code 83, Straight 9". (bulk) 60
512, H0 Atlas Code 83, Curve radius 18", angle 30º (bulk) 32
513, H0 Atlas Code 83, Curve radius 22", angle 22.5º (bulk) 31
518, H0 Atlas Code 83, Buffer/Bumper 1.26". 1
521, H0 Atlas Code 83, Straight 6". 10
522, H0 Atlas Code 83, Straight 3". 11
524-1, H0 Atlas Code 83, Straight 1". 6
524-1¼, H0 Atlas Code 83, Straight 1.25". 8
524-1½, H0 Atlas Code 83, Straight 1.5". 6
524-2, H0 Atlas Code 83, Straight 2". 7
524-2½, H0 Atlas Code 83, Straight 2.5". 4
524-¾, H0 Atlas Code 83, Straight 0.75". 3
533, H0 Atlas Code 83, Curve radius 18", angle 15º 9
534, H0 Atlas Code 83, Curve radius 18", angle 10º 8
536, H0 Atlas Code 83, Curve radius 24", angle 22.5º 17
537, H0 Atlas Code 83, Curve radius 22", angle 7.5º 10
561, H0 Atlas Code 83, #4. Left turnout 9". (custom) 7
562, H0 Atlas Code 83, #4. Right turnout 9". (custom) 15
577, H0 Atlas Code 83, Crossing 2". 90º 4
592, H0 Atlas Code 83, Straight 9". (bridge) 5
Edited by - jward on December 26 2022 5:43:06 PM
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Posted - December 29 2022 : 10:46:34 AM
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Posted - April 12 2024 : 1:41:33 PM
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