12-07-2010, 01:18 PM
This idea came up in one of the discussions and I thought we would look farther into this idea.
Should we include non rail served industries even on a ISL?
That's a mighty good question and one that should be considered.To my mind yes we should include non rail served industries as scenery and perhaps as a view block.Another way is to add a trailer drop lot which would suggest there are more industries beyond the modeled area.
What size should be industries be?
Another good question.I would recommend smaller industries like some of the Pikestuff buildings or DPM buildings.We could even have some weed covered track next to the dock-the switch has been removed since the company switch to trucks.
Guys all this does is adds scenery and brings believability to the layout.
As always it a choice a modeler's choice.
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Note* For those that may not know a trailer drop lot is used in drop and hook(aka grab and go) truck service.A contract trailer spotting service delivers the trailer to its final destination.
Should we include non rail served industries even on a ISL?
That's a mighty good question and one that should be considered.To my mind yes we should include non rail served industries as scenery and perhaps as a view block.Another way is to add a trailer drop lot which would suggest there are more industries beyond the modeled area.
What size should be industries be?
Another good question.I would recommend smaller industries like some of the Pikestuff buildings or DPM buildings.We could even have some weed covered track next to the dock-the switch has been removed since the company switch to trucks.
Guys all this does is adds scenery and brings believability to the layout.
As always it a choice a modeler's choice.
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Note* For those that may not know a trailer drop lot is used in drop and hook(aka grab and go) truck service.A contract trailer spotting service delivers the trailer to its final destination.
Larry
Engineman
Summerset Ry
Make Safety your first thought, Not your last! Safety First!
Engineman
Summerset Ry
Make Safety your first thought, Not your last! Safety First!