12-14-2016, 12:07 PM
MasonJar Wrote:I've come to enjoy the operations aspect to the point where my layout consists of a single town that is switched. I plan on adding details like paperwork (sounds fun, no? ) and requirements like watering the engine as part of the stop.Andrew without the loop on the lower left would it not just become a point to loop? Yes there is going to be a TT and engine facility there and actually two engine houses. Yes mountains will be in the mix .
If I wanted only operations, I would choose the loop to loop plan, and switch the left loop to a simple terminus. It looks like there is an engine facility and turntable there, so the loop would be unnecessary and the space could be used for additional industry if so desired.
However, I understand the appeal of running trains through scenery. It's very therapeutic in my opinion, plus it allows the options of entertaining visitors, breaking in engines, etc. You could keep the continuous run but cover most or all of the "return" track with the mountains. That way you can have continuous running, but be able to operate (and appear) as a point to point.
Hope that helps.
Andrew
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