07-22-2009, 02:37 PM
Thanks for the help Andrew. The space I have alotted for here leaves some space that I can use with my table saw, as thats another hobby of mine. But I guess the space i have drawn up even if closed into a solid rectangle opens up other space that can be used. But along that back wall I have a table in the benchwork that currently comes out a good 5' (there is an access whole) but that still complicates stuff. I guess Id just like a more manageable layout, that a shelf style might allow for.
For requirements, Im not real worried about grade, as long as the transition can be small enough for the large wheelbase 6 axle locos I have. For radius, I have flextrack so Im not real sure what Im at, but I know that I have some 24" radius that doesnt cut it. For train length, I can run fairly short trains if need be.
The best way I can describe it is durring an operating session, I want three trains to be able to run if possible at once, one running to from the mill with empty/full cars and bring them to the yard. I want there to be some good time for this train to run, so multiple trips around the layout could help this, while another train is taking emptys off an ore dock and putting full cars on from the yard. I also want there to be an industry or two for another loco to be serving so I can run more than ore cars.
How long would a "ramp" need to be to get to a second level and have a bit of space between the two levels? Im thinking a foot between them, and is a 3% grade about max?
For requirements, Im not real worried about grade, as long as the transition can be small enough for the large wheelbase 6 axle locos I have. For radius, I have flextrack so Im not real sure what Im at, but I know that I have some 24" radius that doesnt cut it. For train length, I can run fairly short trains if need be.
The best way I can describe it is durring an operating session, I want three trains to be able to run if possible at once, one running to from the mill with empty/full cars and bring them to the yard. I want there to be some good time for this train to run, so multiple trips around the layout could help this, while another train is taking emptys off an ore dock and putting full cars on from the yard. I also want there to be an industry or two for another loco to be serving so I can run more than ore cars.
How long would a "ramp" need to be to get to a second level and have a bit of space between the two levels? Im thinking a foot between them, and is a 3% grade about max?