another concept plan

[Wiredup]

This is my update from tonight. I laid out the kato unitrack in sections to see how scenes would work together... and winrail9 makes it look a LOT squishier than it really is! Especially in the lower section.

The reversing loop on the lower level and the return loop on the upper level are 3" height apart. The darker the mainline/blue track the higher in elevation. They are also not as close to the coaling tower/mtc tracks in yellow as you see in the plan... the skinniest part before the turnouts between the yellow and blue track is actually 4".... much larger than the .5" gap shown in the plan I laid out this whole section physicallly with the unitrack, so I know what it'll look like, I'll post a pic later.


The area where the helix used to be will now be a small industry of some kind.... lumber probably

The upper area concept is thus:
West of center the raised tracks when they cross over will be Via-duct/girder style bridges. Other wise they will be raised up. This west section will be my "mountain scene"
East of center the raised tracks will actually be more of a plateau than anything, and another small town will be here with the walther stanta fe freight/passenger station here. however, I will probaby have to be @ max elevation by this location prior to where the track darkens...

I shrunk the yard a bit. It should still serve all my needs, but I shrunk it to fit in the upper main a bit more.

the lower reverse section will be completley "under ground" I'll be making the upper section removeable in case of derailments.


Contrary to popular belief, the reaches are just fine for how I have it setup. in fact I can reach all four corners where there is track without getting up on my stool or anything.

I'm gonna do another plan based on Trainnuts full concept. I'll probably copy the mainline and expand on it, and see which one I like better and is in need of less help.