07-11-2011, 10:00 PM
Mark;
As a former railroader and someone else working on an ISL, I think you're off to a great start with an interesting industry. Should provide a lot of switching action in a small space, without resorting to the old complicated switching puzzle type layout. An industry like this one, would have to be worked daily, perhaps twice a day, so the operating potential is really good.
Layout reminds me so much of the distilleries I used to switch where you had several tracks and many different car types that had to be spotted in specific locations. Hours of fun on the prototype LOL! Got all the correct type cars for such an operation too. I especially like the Airslide's and the tank cars, which I incorporate on my layout too. Oh yes, love that Southern GP-30! I was never a fan of the GP-30, but did like SOU high hood 30's more so than the L&N low nose versions.
Currently on my ISL plan, I have a team track, but like you, I feel that it is so common place that I'd prefer to find something better to use in its place. Still making adjustments to my plan and experimenting with some ideas so we'll see.
Any way, welcome to the group and you're off to a great start!
Ed
As a former railroader and someone else working on an ISL, I think you're off to a great start with an interesting industry. Should provide a lot of switching action in a small space, without resorting to the old complicated switching puzzle type layout. An industry like this one, would have to be worked daily, perhaps twice a day, so the operating potential is really good.
Layout reminds me so much of the distilleries I used to switch where you had several tracks and many different car types that had to be spotted in specific locations. Hours of fun on the prototype LOL! Got all the correct type cars for such an operation too. I especially like the Airslide's and the tank cars, which I incorporate on my layout too. Oh yes, love that Southern GP-30! I was never a fan of the GP-30, but did like SOU high hood 30's more so than the L&N low nose versions.
Currently on my ISL plan, I have a team track, but like you, I feel that it is so common place that I'd prefer to find something better to use in its place. Still making adjustments to my plan and experimenting with some ideas so we'll see.
Any way, welcome to the group and you're off to a great start!
Ed
Ed
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