The Raspberry Branch ISL (MEC in Quebec)

[sailormatlac]

After a good night of sleep (I think!), I modified and simplified the track plan. In fact, it looks closer to the prototype operation scheme. The interchange is back on the layout, where most operation should happen (what’s the point of building a layout if you play in the fiddle yard!). There's enough room to handle realistically sized mixed-freight trains (10 to 14 cars) without clogging the place.



I’m quite satisfied with this version. Building it at scale will enable me to use large turnouts which cost almost the same than smaller radius ones. Old pictures show the MEC mainline was significantly built lower than CPR track. That kind of small relief will be interesting to model.

I just need to gather more information on the industries and find picture of the freight shed, the chemical plant (before it burn down) and the flour mill (which nowadays is a feed mill).

Next step, I'll build shelves, anyway, I need it even if I don't build a layout.

Matt