05-30-2016, 02:24 PM
Looks like your cad program is using sectional track so it forces the dogleg on you. If you use flex track you're don't have to worry about it. In fact just use flex track everywhere & not worry about possible electrical problems between each & every section. If you move the bottom spur to the left you won't have to worry about switching w/ it being in middle of siding & you could put another industry in there. In fact don't have any actual buildings on the front edge to get in the way. Just have unloading spots for freight cars.
Also if you look at maps & aerials most RR sidings & spurs are parallel to the mainline, not at angles like in your plan. Those angles are probably caused by your cad program. Most industries are located in city blocks so the locations of tracks & buildings are restricted that way. Below is an idea for your plan.
Also if you look at maps & aerials most RR sidings & spurs are parallel to the mainline, not at angles like in your plan. Those angles are probably caused by your cad program. Most industries are located in city blocks so the locations of tracks & buildings are restricted that way. Below is an idea for your plan.
Andy Jackson
Santa Fe Springs CA
ATSF/LAJ Ry Fan & Modeler
Santa Fe Springs CA
ATSF/LAJ Ry Fan & Modeler