07-26-2009, 05:31 PM
Russ has a good memory! ( But not that good...it was 14" wide by 5' long 
) Also, it could maybe possibly use a GP-9, but not very easily. The run-around section will hold a small switcher OR a 40' car comfortably, but not both. It will take a tiny switcher (I use an MDC 'Critter' now) and a short car, like a 2-bay hopper or 30' flat and knowing this is certainly part of the fun of the work.
Are there a couple or three sections of the planned mega-layout that you can build now to test out your skills and ideas? I'm not a big fan of David Barrow's domino sections for many reasons, but that's just me. However, they are a great proving ground for switching like you are proposing and I believe his construction technique (and the benefit of his mistakes, i.e., learning) is well outlined in the hobby press.
Galen
) Also, it could maybe possibly use a GP-9, but not very easily. The run-around section will hold a small switcher OR a 40' car comfortably, but not both. It will take a tiny switcher (I use an MDC 'Critter' now) and a short car, like a 2-bay hopper or 30' flat and knowing this is certainly part of the fun of the work.Are there a couple or three sections of the planned mega-layout that you can build now to test out your skills and ideas? I'm not a big fan of David Barrow's domino sections for many reasons, but that's just me. However, they are a great proving ground for switching like you are proposing and I believe his construction technique (and the benefit of his mistakes, i.e., learning) is well outlined in the hobby press.
Galen
I may not be a rivet counter, but I sure do like rivets!