CSX Palmetto Spur

[alcanman]

Hi,

I recently came across a few pics of my first US layout built over 10 years ago and thought it would be interesting to compare and contrast with Palmetto.

Firstly, here's the track plan, same size as Palmetto, 9ft x 15ins. A typical 'timesaver' arrangement with 2 hidden storage tracks.

   

Next, a train emerging from hidden storage headed by a CB&Q GP20, a brand new Lifelike Proto 2000 model.

   

Next, the other end of the layout with a BN GP35, a Kato model bought secondhand.

   

Last, a GN GP7, an old Atlas(Kato) model dating back to 1989, also secondhand

   

This layout worked well enough, with Peco Code 100 track and small radius electrofog turnouts but switching was far too complicated.

Now I am defineatly of the opinion that 'less is more'

regards,
Mal