05-09-2014, 06:32 AM
Hi,
As an (very) inexperienced model railroader with little or no knowledge of the prototype, I doubt I'm the last person to be expressing an opinion. However, and for what it's worth, whilst I like your plan which appears to offer plenty of operational value, I have this 'thing' (for wont of a better expression
) about run round loops on models where only one set of crossover switches is shown (t'other end being 'offscene' so to speak). IMHO, if a loop is to be incorporated, it should be shown in its entirety - nice to see the loco running round in full view in other words - otherwise, best to omit it and employ the push-shove movements which I believe are common place on ISLs (loops can also be more difficult to 'hide' with a view blocker).
I can understand your predicament if 8 feet is all you have at your disposal - run rounds are typically greedy in terms of length especially if you intend to use the amount of stock suggested - however, I feel the loss of the run round would not detract from the overall scene.
Hope you don't mind my saying so.
jonte
As an (very) inexperienced model railroader with little or no knowledge of the prototype, I doubt I'm the last person to be expressing an opinion. However, and for what it's worth, whilst I like your plan which appears to offer plenty of operational value, I have this 'thing' (for wont of a better expression
) about run round loops on models where only one set of crossover switches is shown (t'other end being 'offscene' so to speak). IMHO, if a loop is to be incorporated, it should be shown in its entirety - nice to see the loco running round in full view in other words - otherwise, best to omit it and employ the push-shove movements which I believe are common place on ISLs (loops can also be more difficult to 'hide' with a view blocker).I can understand your predicament if 8 feet is all you have at your disposal - run rounds are typically greedy in terms of length especially if you intend to use the amount of stock suggested - however, I feel the loss of the run round would not detract from the overall scene.
Hope you don't mind my saying so.
jonte