02-08-2022, 12:50 AM
I figured that now that I've cleared several other projects off my plate I can start work on my layout again. I've made a few decisions regarding my initial plans.
First, the drop gate is not going to work in long term. It's much easier to duck under the layout for me. In the time that I was using the drop gate my jeans have caught the track on the lowered gate twice and ripped a rail out. Also I'm constantly trying to keep the rails in alignment due to the movement of the layout from a number of factors. I've already screwed the gate shut and will be re-laying the track across it to eliminate the gaps.
My change involved the track to the future engine facility. I'm going to run a line from the main to the engine facility right beside the station instead of running a line from the other side of the station and behind it. this will make more sense and keep the area that I plan to use as my city free of track.
With moving the engine facility turnout to the other side of the station, I will be able to eliminate the crossing that I had planned and laid the cork roadbed for. What I see now is the one turnout facing away from the station which will have a wye attached to it. One side of the wye will go to a yard beside the mainline, the other will go to a waterfront/ industrial area.
I haven't forgotten the other side of the layout. I fabricated and installed the platform for the stamp mill feeder track, which will also double as the scenic form beginning for when I build the mountains in the area.
First, the drop gate is not going to work in long term. It's much easier to duck under the layout for me. In the time that I was using the drop gate my jeans have caught the track on the lowered gate twice and ripped a rail out. Also I'm constantly trying to keep the rails in alignment due to the movement of the layout from a number of factors. I've already screwed the gate shut and will be re-laying the track across it to eliminate the gaps.
My change involved the track to the future engine facility. I'm going to run a line from the main to the engine facility right beside the station instead of running a line from the other side of the station and behind it. this will make more sense and keep the area that I plan to use as my city free of track.
With moving the engine facility turnout to the other side of the station, I will be able to eliminate the crossing that I had planned and laid the cork roadbed for. What I see now is the one turnout facing away from the station which will have a wye attached to it. One side of the wye will go to a yard beside the mainline, the other will go to a waterfront/ industrial area.
I haven't forgotten the other side of the layout. I fabricated and installed the platform for the stamp mill feeder track, which will also double as the scenic form beginning for when I build the mountains in the area.