05-23-2009, 05:01 AM
I'd suggest forming the layout's benchwork just a bit closer to the track. If those grid blocks are 1 foot square, you've got about a 3 foot reach in some places. It might make it easier on you if you reduced that reach especially if a car derails in one of the corners. But if those blocks are only 6 inches...forgetaboutit.
How would you add scenery to the area between the two yards? If you add anything over a two story building, that would make trying to uncouple cars in the yard a tough reach for such a precise Nscale movement...but if you combine both yards into one giant yard, you could bring the whole yard closer to the front edge of the benchwork (making it easier to reach and work with) plus gain space behind the yard area for either a spur to somewhere or added scenery possibilities. If I understand correctly, and judging by the RR's name, I'm guessing you're going with a high desert theme? So you could add some great mesas or mountains along the back behind the mega-yard where a single mainline track could be elevated high above the yard area. And as always...these are just my crazy ideas for your consideration.
One of these days I'm going to get an overnight around your city and stop by the shop to say hello. Will this new layout be located at your shop?
How would you add scenery to the area between the two yards? If you add anything over a two story building, that would make trying to uncouple cars in the yard a tough reach for such a precise Nscale movement...but if you combine both yards into one giant yard, you could bring the whole yard closer to the front edge of the benchwork (making it easier to reach and work with) plus gain space behind the yard area for either a spur to somewhere or added scenery possibilities. If I understand correctly, and judging by the RR's name, I'm guessing you're going with a high desert theme? So you could add some great mesas or mountains along the back behind the mega-yard where a single mainline track could be elevated high above the yard area. And as always...these are just my crazy ideas for your consideration.
One of these days I'm going to get an overnight around your city and stop by the shop to say hello. Will this new layout be located at your shop?
Mark
Citation Latitude Captain
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Lt Colonel, USAF (Retired)
Citation Latitude Captain
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Lt Colonel, USAF (Retired)