12-14-2016, 01:04 PM
Lynn
There's a gazillion track plans already on the internet plus on this & the many other MR forums. There's even some that have continuous running but have point to point operations. So do a Google search using parameters you've mentioned here. If you have a favorite RR there's probably plans for those already. Byron Henderson has posted many MR plans that are available on the internet: <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.layoutvision.com/id9.html">http://www.layoutvision.com/id9.html</a><!-- m -->
If you're like most of us you will end up with many more cars than any of your plans can hold w/o a lot of 0-5-0 handling of rolling stock. Try to make a place for a 3-4 track yard. You might even think about a hidden storage yard or even a track that has a lift out cassette to put/take off cars.
If you're going to run steam & passenger trains then try to include 2 or 3 more depots. Make those continuous running in both directions so they get in the way of freight switching. >)
Also think about using DCC if there's going to be more than one train running. DCC may sound expensive but w/ all the additional electrical wiring & components required for DC running the costs end up being about the same.
There's a gazillion track plans already on the internet plus on this & the many other MR forums. There's even some that have continuous running but have point to point operations. So do a Google search using parameters you've mentioned here. If you have a favorite RR there's probably plans for those already. Byron Henderson has posted many MR plans that are available on the internet: <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.layoutvision.com/id9.html">http://www.layoutvision.com/id9.html</a><!-- m -->
If you're like most of us you will end up with many more cars than any of your plans can hold w/o a lot of 0-5-0 handling of rolling stock. Try to make a place for a 3-4 track yard. You might even think about a hidden storage yard or even a track that has a lift out cassette to put/take off cars.
If you're going to run steam & passenger trains then try to include 2 or 3 more depots. Make those continuous running in both directions so they get in the way of freight switching. >)
Also think about using DCC if there's going to be more than one train running. DCC may sound expensive but w/ all the additional electrical wiring & components required for DC running the costs end up being about the same.
Andy Jackson
Santa Fe Springs CA
ATSF/LAJ Ry Fan & Modeler
Santa Fe Springs CA
ATSF/LAJ Ry Fan & Modeler