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#46
Well Rob I used a planning soft ware by mixy and tweaked your plan just a bit and can use snap track radius.
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#47
Please post a photo of it so I can see what you did.
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#48
I have tried Rob and it will not let me do anything to post it 790_smiley_picking_a_fight
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#49
Hi Harry,

Just take a screen capture.

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Rob.
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#50
A DUH forgot about that......


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#51
Rob I like they way you set out the n scale layout and id like to have your spin on an HO layout would you be up for it?
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#52
Hi Harry,

Post the details, and I will see what I can do, but I'm not making any promises since I have a few projects on the go. The sectional plan actually looks pretty good. I am surprised that you almost copied it exactly. Good work.

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Rob.
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#53
Ok Rob here is what I have to work with. This will be an HO scale layout that is 2 foot wide along with measurements seen on layout and id like to have at least one creek/river scene, a small yard to hold and allow switching of cars. On the current set up I have 2 towns/station stops 1 on north side and 1 south side. Here id also like to run a coal run along with the following industries I have grain elevator, magic pan bakery, gasification plant, George Roberts printing, feed mill and brookside dairy. If your up to it see what can be done on a single deck and if need be id be willing to try a double deck. On the plan here the red line is where the layout can be ran to before drop bridge crosses door way into what is marked by the 2 black marks.


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#54
Hi Harry,

Exactly what is wrong with the layout you have now is this space? Can I see a track plan of it?

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Rob.
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#55
Hi Rob

I am looking at a HO layout. The space is reverse C shape. 44" short side, 122" middle side and 72" on the bottom of the C. The wide would likely be 24". Either end of the C could be wider than 24" if it adds value. The reverse C is against walls on the three sides.

I would like a few industries, a couple of yards. Ideally would be a switching layout. Some elevations would work. There is a possibility to add 3-4 feet to the side that is 72 inches long but it would need to drop by 6-8 inches and could be used as a yard.

Laout would be placed in the 80s or 90s in Canadian(Ontario) with relevant railroad equipment.

Any help is most welcome.

Thanks

Garry
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#56
Hi Garry,

Just to be sure, is this accurate for your space:

   

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Rob.
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#57
Hi Rob

Yes the additional 3-4 feet could be added to 72 " leg, ideally it would only be 12 wide.

Thanks

Garry
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#58
Hi Garry,

Here's a first draft for your space, let me know if it is close to what you had in mind. Also, tell me more about the industries you want to include, and I will see if I can add them. I am headed to bed, so you won't hear from me again until tomorrow some time.

   

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Rob.
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#59
Well ill admit it I have a slight mental blockage when it comes to creativity like you've shown in your n scale plan. So its kinda basic.... Flat track that goes all the way around wall with sidings for them industries and id like some visual interest. Also will be a modern era 8-40cw and sd 60 & 45.
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#60
Hi Rob

I like it a lot. I was wondering if you could look at the following:

The 36" extension could this be lengthen to 42"? This section will also need to be 2-3" lower than the rest of the layout (there is an obstruction I need to get under) so the start of the existing three tracks will need to start dropping elevation about 24" from the end of the 72" section. If this does not provide the right grade I could extend the now 42" section to be 60" long to allow enough of the ladder tracks to be level. If this does not work then the extension would need to go to the inside (obstruction is 12" deep and 40" long - fuse box and panel - I am at work so will need to get exact depth and width tonight) off the outside wall.

Also would it be possible to make this wide enough for 4 tracks? If these tracks are going to be longer do I need switches to get the engine back out if they lead the cars in?

Given I want to model the Canadian forestry industry, the 44" section would contain a wood mill, the outside (away) from the wall could be a river with cranes to load logs onto cars or to swing them towards the mill. Two of the other industries could be a wood fibre plant and a furniture plant. The other industry could be a chemical plant or a warehouse distribution location.

Wondering if I will also need a place to do maintenance on engines and provide some storage for this equipment? I will be doing DCC. I will be making the benchwork in sections with maximum length of 72" but likely try and keep sections to no more than 48" in lengths for when I have to move in the future.

Thanks again.

BTW what is the software that you are using to do this? Does it provide radius for curves, switch types (# and direction) and track length info?
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