07-07-2015, 06:04 AM
HM, great photos.
Yes, there is already a run around. It is the second track with the boxcars and the caboose. I will keep it for sure because I operate the layout frequently with an open hatch at the door. In bound is counter clockwise and outbound trains run clockwise. The staging yard wit four tracks keeps me busy some time. In that case is the mainline at the east end a stub track long enough for one engine.
Now, this plan has the advantage to save the total destruction of the layout. I could again work my way from left to right until everything has been replaced. Limited operation could start immediately after the four switches are installed in the mainline.
The timeframe is an interesting decision too. !930s or 1940s? There are more street cars for the 40s but I got some nice old for the 20s and 30s too. The boxcab and the HH600 would much both. May be I stay flexible and keep both options. Today is my preference 1930s because the trucks (Jordan etc.) are "tiny" and fit better on my small layout.
Yes, there is already a run around. It is the second track with the boxcars and the caboose. I will keep it for sure because I operate the layout frequently with an open hatch at the door. In bound is counter clockwise and outbound trains run clockwise. The staging yard wit four tracks keeps me busy some time. In that case is the mainline at the east end a stub track long enough for one engine.
Now, this plan has the advantage to save the total destruction of the layout. I could again work my way from left to right until everything has been replaced. Limited operation could start immediately after the four switches are installed in the mainline.
The timeframe is an interesting decision too. !930s or 1940s? There are more street cars for the 40s but I got some nice old for the 20s and 30s too. The boxcab and the HH600 would much both. May be I stay flexible and keep both options. Today is my preference 1930s because the trucks (Jordan etc.) are "tiny" and fit better on my small layout.
Reinhard