02-12-2022, 04:58 PM
Some reconstruction
I removed the one turnout and moved it to the other side of the station, relaying the track as I went. I also took the opportunity to replace the turnout on this end of the passing siding as it was a bit damaged and it would be easier to replace it now.
Now that the crossing is eliminated, I will just be adding the wye right off the mainline turnout and saving at least 6 inches of wasted track space. I'll be able to run the line to the other side on the layout easier as well as build a slightly larger yard with a possibility of a run-around track. I now have to remove the cork roadbed that I glued down for the original plan but I should be able to sand it away fairly easily.
I've also laid out the basic outline for my engine facility. The turnout has been moved over from the other side of the station. My plan is to have the three tracks for the enginehouse/car repair shed and one on the outside. At one time I had envisioned a turntable here but I don't think it would look quite right.
I removed the one turnout and moved it to the other side of the station, relaying the track as I went. I also took the opportunity to replace the turnout on this end of the passing siding as it was a bit damaged and it would be easier to replace it now.
Now that the crossing is eliminated, I will just be adding the wye right off the mainline turnout and saving at least 6 inches of wasted track space. I'll be able to run the line to the other side on the layout easier as well as build a slightly larger yard with a possibility of a run-around track. I now have to remove the cork roadbed that I glued down for the original plan but I should be able to sand it away fairly easily.
I've also laid out the basic outline for my engine facility. The turnout has been moved over from the other side of the station. My plan is to have the three tracks for the enginehouse/car repair shed and one on the outside. At one time I had envisioned a turntable here but I don't think it would look quite right.