GEC's Layout Progress

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Track plan update- i fixed the yard tracks so that they are between 22 and 24"s, except for a few tight spots that are close to 18"s on the flex track areas, but they definitely are broader. Above, the track was cutting close to 17 and 16", unacceptable!

I also made an MS paint sketch on how I envision this all. Its REALLY bad, but in the back ground is the old layout with the buildings and bridges as they are currently. If you were to overlay the new plan with the old, they would mesh perfectly with existing scenery.

What do you guys think? any good suggestions?



Basically, the view block can be either one large industry, or a high road or something. The other "face" can be different buildings for the commuter station directly behind it. Overlapping buildings will prevent viewers from seeing into the other scene from the outside. As you can see, the large view block, and highway bridges also "frame" the scene (yes, i know they are horribly rendered with MS paint!). I think the catenary has the advantage of implying length while simultaneously obscuring distant things, keeping the viewer's attention focused on the scene in front of them.

The double track mainline snakes its way through, entering from the right and traveling left. the rear three tracks are, from back to front, the departure track, the arrival track, and the yard lead. the front set of three tracks from the "back" is the westbound mainline, then the eastbound mainline, and then lead to eastbound passenger terminal. West bound passenger trains temporarily travel over the eastbound freight mainline to reach the "inner" station track.