02-21-2010, 11:30 AM
Thanks for the comments guys.
railroader9731, at this point, I hadn't planned any industries. This was initially intended to be a stretch of track to test models (cars or locomotives) on and / or as a "project" track for cars / locomotive that are awaiting work. However, then I got the turnout fixture and a single track with one spur got the steroid treatment; which segues nicely into Stein's comment:
Yes, I'll admit that it is heavy. If there is such a thing as a spaghetti bowl plan that is perfectly straight, mine would seem to be in (or getting close to) that category! It became an exercise to see how many turnouts I could get into the space and still have room for the minimum length tails. I didn't have a good sense whether it made operational sense though.
This track plan is VERY nice, thanks for taking the time to post it. In spite of having a good amount of track, it has a very usable feel to it - amazing what a little thought and expertise can do for a space.
Incidentally, what software package did you use for your drawing?
Note: I've edited the image I posted to remove the whitespace.
Matt
railroader9731, at this point, I hadn't planned any industries. This was initially intended to be a stretch of track to test models (cars or locomotives) on and / or as a "project" track for cars / locomotive that are awaiting work. However, then I got the turnout fixture and a single track with one spur got the steroid treatment; which segues nicely into Stein's comment:
steinjr Wrote:Mmm - looks a little bit on the track heavy side. I guess it really depends on what you are trying to model on your temporary layout.
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Stein
Yes, I'll admit that it is heavy. If there is such a thing as a spaghetti bowl plan that is perfectly straight, mine would seem to be in (or getting close to) that category! It became an exercise to see how many turnouts I could get into the space and still have room for the minimum length tails. I didn't have a good sense whether it made operational sense though.
This track plan is VERY nice, thanks for taking the time to post it. In spite of having a good amount of track, it has a very usable feel to it - amazing what a little thought and expertise can do for a space.
Incidentally, what software package did you use for your drawing?
Note: I've edited the image I posted to remove the whitespace.
Matt
Matt Goodman
Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, Ohio