05-24-2016, 07:51 AM
I use to operate on a RR (http://www.cmrailroad.com/index.html) that had a run called the GRIND - Grand Rapids INdusterial Disrt. At only 18" deep and about the same length as yours it was one of the best runs to get . I really see quiet a bit if similarities to your ideas and this http://www.cmrailroad.com/images/DSC_2848.JPG
With a 6-8 car train it would take 45 minutes to an hour (real time) to work it and that wasn't trying to go slow or have any through trains to slow things down.
One thing I noticed on the larger layouts I have been fortunate to operate on on, unless you are running a sweeper train, most towns/ industry runs are just like you idea, just connected to together . You leave the yard and head to your town, work your town and head back, just like yours but with a short amount of travel time back and forth. I think you have a solid idea and just need to move forward with it.
I really liked you old layout and am looking forward to seeing this one as it goes
Steve
With a 6-8 car train it would take 45 minutes to an hour (real time) to work it and that wasn't trying to go slow or have any through trains to slow things down.
One thing I noticed on the larger layouts I have been fortunate to operate on on, unless you are running a sweeper train, most towns/ industry runs are just like you idea, just connected to together . You leave the yard and head to your town, work your town and head back, just like yours but with a short amount of travel time back and forth. I think you have a solid idea and just need to move forward with it.
I really liked you old layout and am looking forward to seeing this one as it goes
Steve
Modleing the Jefferson Branch in HO on the Southern Pacific