03-14-2014, 07:20 AM
Looks to be nice self contained and interesting plan.
Although the magazine article shows the plan fitting in a 5ft x 8ft space, they don't specify what brand of track, or geometry, that might be part of your problem. It looks like you'll need to use pretty small radius switches to make it all fit.
Like you, I have never got on with track planning software, I much prefer a pencil and paper! Another trick I use, is paper templates of switches to layout in situe, much easier to visualise what will really fit!
Good luck, and let us know how you progress.
Cheers,
Kev
Although the magazine article shows the plan fitting in a 5ft x 8ft space, they don't specify what brand of track, or geometry, that might be part of your problem. It looks like you'll need to use pretty small radius switches to make it all fit.
Like you, I have never got on with track planning software, I much prefer a pencil and paper! Another trick I use, is paper templates of switches to layout in situe, much easier to visualise what will really fit!
Good luck, and let us know how you progress.
Cheers,
Kev
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