Texas Southeast Belt

[Len Turner]

After a couple months of web lurking, book looking, and a lot of waste basket material, I've finally come up with the 1st. draft of a basic track plan. Not the greatest or most innovative I'm sure, but I think it will provide a lot of switching plus some train running. The main components are a full loop with a staging yard and runaround, several industrial "switching districts," and a small railroad service and office facility. Minimum curve radius is 24" and all the main switching run turnouts are #6.



As for operations, I'm looking at "out and back" switching and single industry switching. The Warehouse District, the several major industries, and a variety of smaller rail-served industries should provide multiple car spots for several different types of rolling stock.

This is just a first draft so I'm sure I'll be making some minor changes and adjustments as I add the individual switching spurs and sidings.

Thanks to everyone for your comments, feedback, support and encouragement!