10-20-2011, 02:01 AM
hi gentlemen,
the proposal of Justin has some issues. His ferry is very short, though the more important problem is switching the ferry itself.
First the cars bound for the sea have to be gathered (on a track 2), usually this track will be completely filled by outbound cars.
When the ferry arrives, you have to unload (on a track 3) first, before you are able to shove outbound freightcars onto the ferry.
Depending on the number of cars, switching cars to and from the various warehouses and industries around the harbour might seem easy.
If the combined length of the cars exceeds the length of the passing track you are in troubles. Some space to park cars out of the way (track 1) would be very handy.
Beside the spurs Justin has only one track. Here you fully feel the difference between a complete terminal and a scene where the preliminary switching is done in staging and only shoving cars to the right door has to be done; a major design issue!
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Brakie could be more specific about the space he has. Without a drawing of his space it is hard give idea's.
Is it possible to use a cassette, if so which length? Does he like to use a cassette?
Are other options possible?
He could also be more specific about the area and era. Do you want steamers? Fine, should it include an engine terminal with a roundhouse as well?
Is the length of a steamer an issue on a very short yard-lead?
Around eg NYC lots of small industrial and warehouse area's can be found. Is this the place you love to model?
On the trains forum Tomikawa gave a nice answer to a newbie asking for ideas. OK, you are looking for a woman between 20 and 40? Oohh, You have over a billion to chose from; those question are to vague.
Or I want to buy a house, please Help me. If no idea is given about the budget and specific wishes it easily becomes some shooting in the air.
Brakie it is up to you.
Smile
Paul
the proposal of Justin has some issues. His ferry is very short, though the more important problem is switching the ferry itself.
First the cars bound for the sea have to be gathered (on a track 2), usually this track will be completely filled by outbound cars.
When the ferry arrives, you have to unload (on a track 3) first, before you are able to shove outbound freightcars onto the ferry.
Depending on the number of cars, switching cars to and from the various warehouses and industries around the harbour might seem easy.
If the combined length of the cars exceeds the length of the passing track you are in troubles. Some space to park cars out of the way (track 1) would be very handy.
Beside the spurs Justin has only one track. Here you fully feel the difference between a complete terminal and a scene where the preliminary switching is done in staging and only shoving cars to the right door has to be done; a major design issue!
Brakie could be more specific about the space he has. Without a drawing of his space it is hard give idea's.
Is it possible to use a cassette, if so which length? Does he like to use a cassette?
Are other options possible?
He could also be more specific about the area and era. Do you want steamers? Fine, should it include an engine terminal with a roundhouse as well?
Is the length of a steamer an issue on a very short yard-lead?
Around eg NYC lots of small industrial and warehouse area's can be found. Is this the place you love to model?
On the trains forum Tomikawa gave a nice answer to a newbie asking for ideas. OK, you are looking for a woman between 20 and 40? Oohh, You have over a billion to chose from; those question are to vague.
Or I want to buy a house, please Help me. If no idea is given about the budget and specific wishes it easily becomes some shooting in the air.
Brakie it is up to you.
Smile
Paul