That’s ALOT of real estate man! Very ambitious, I hope you can get updates posted. Good luck can’t wait to see. Remember: there are no mistakes in model railroads only (do-overs). 👍🏼
Probably gonna use your track plan here to make my own version of it. It’s gonna be all flat mostly (due to Indiana) as I’m modeling Transitional Steam Monon. (1940-1949) I love this setup, and seems to get the best of all worlds. Just gonna modify it a little. Thanks for the inspiration Jimmy! ❤
I did that (by accident...) - it's a double line; loop around a figure 8 (like Jimmy's, but he has single line @ one end). By putting a double crossover at either end of the figure 8, it makes reversing loops. So, any train on any track in any direction (on the main lines). With train parking, o/c. Jimmy's plan is indeed a good one.
A bit thumbs up for SCARM - I've been using it for a number of years. Any chance of you posting the SCARM project file? But I love the layout, it has a bit of everything
No coffee for me, not allowed caffeine. Sprite and great track plans go well together though. Layout looks good. Just getting back into modeling after a few months of illness and listening to the wife tell me to sell everything...hahaha like that would happen. Keep up the good work.
The layout looks great thanks for showing it in 3D. Can't wait to is the real one finished. My computer is my mind that's were all my plans are 🙄 🎄MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL🎄 🚂💖🚂💖GOD BLESS🚂💖🚂💖
I need help deciding on N Scale or HO scale? I have a lot of HO rolling stock, but as far as I know, all my locomotives and controllers are DC. I also have a few HO buildings. I want to learn DCC. I Want N Scale because I only have 4' × 8' area to play in, but I want the digital sound and live smoke, and I want to learn about ABS breaking. Unfortunately all the resurch I've done lately, N scale doesn't have all the features that I want. But they are in HO. I Only have 2 working N Scale cars, with a good starting supply of flex track (no cork or rail road beding). I don't have enough HO track to talk about it. The N Scale engine I have I'm sure is DC and it has broken / missing couplers. So either way I'll have to buy new locomotives and controllers. N Scale I'll basically be starting at scratch as a newbie. So do I want N Scale with more track in a small layout, without the features I like? or HO scale with all the features I want in less track?
I would personally suggest you move to N. I did this years ago with DC and have never regretted it for a moment. Recently moved over to DCC and am running both in tandem and having such fun.
I have been working on a little 2x3 foot layout (the Hammer Valley Model RR) for a little over a year, on and off. It began life as just a little Bachmann starter set with a passing siding. It now has a couple of industry sidings and a connection to the main line. All crammed into this tiny layout. Still very much a work in progress, but I do have a couple videos on it if interested, I am also delving into the world of Kato Unitrack. I have actually started building a few little T-Trak modules, thanks directly to inspiration I drew from your T-Trak videos. All in all, after years of being out of model RR, it is really good to be back into this great hobby again. As for what coffee I am enjoying? This time of year, I gotta have my peppermint/chocolate from Dunkin or Starbucks. Whichever one is available at a given time. Otherwise, I love me some Tim Horton's Original medium roast.
Great video, Jimmy. Sometimes wish I had gone with N scale instead of HO. HO is m preference, but I have so little space I probably should have gone with N. Also, wanted to say I enjoy watching Jimmy's Trainworks over on TMTV.
Nice, I'm planning an L shaped shelf layout now. It's a bit tricky as I'm trying to keep it pretty narrow (about a foot), but that still leaves a lot of room for a 'point to point' style layout. I'm starting with the short leg of the L this weekend!
Wow super nice layout my second layout growing up as a kid in the 90s was two doors almost like this but I never finished it when I reached my teenage years lost interest because I started skateboarding snowboarding 🏂 and soccer ⚽️ typical teenager I guess 🤪
Jimmy, do you have any issues reaching the scenery in the corner? With 30" deep peninsulas, the back corner is about 42.5" from the leading edge corner of the layout.
I really like this layout. Especially what was the original section as it incorporates what I love most in model railroading as well. I really love switching operations whether in a yard or at an industry and yours has both along with a loop for continual runs. I just received an old layout from a friend that he was going to toss in the trash which also has the same attributes. Although my yard is external of the main loops. I wanted to get hands on with something before attempting to build my own. Interestingly, though. The track plans I had looked at and favored closely match what you've got on your main section. Loops, yard, and an industrial spur in various configurations. I'm not a coffee person. Energy drinks for the morning boost and Milk or hot chocolate in the evenings (especially during the colder months) Cheers! - Shane
I am a newbie and love this set up. I have a 2' x 10' 90 degree layout now. I was going to copy your design and noticed this set up was for an N scale. Like your header says 😜 But I was wanting the scale to be HO. So I was wondering if your parts list would work for an HO set with a 24" deep table and not the 32.
The smallest HO sectional track radius commercially available that I know of is Kato Unitrack at 14 9/16" radius. Atlas sectional track is available down to 15" radius. So for a full 180 degree turnback curve, you'd need a bare minimum 32", which would put the outer edge of the track right at each edge of the layout. Can be done, but its a bit unsafe, you're limited in what will run through such a tight curve, and it's definitely hard to make it look good. But I got to say, that would be an awfully TIGHT curve! The smallest I would go would probably be 18" radius, but then you're looking at at least 40" wide benchwork to make a 180 degree curve. You mentioned you have 2' x 10' 90 degree space... does this mean an L shape? And if so, is that 10' along each wall? If you have 10' on each wall but are limited to only 2' from the wall, there's a whole lot of railroading you can do but you'll have to go without the turnback curves which make continuous running possible. Research switching layouts. If you can you come out from even just one of the walls 3.5' to 4', you can get the turnback curves to achieve continuous running, perhaps with a stub-ended branch line leading out the other wall where you're limited to 2' width. If your total space is only 2' by 10' total along two walls, afraid there won't be a whole lot you can do aside from a point-to-point little switching layout. Still a lot you can do in such a limited space. Just gotta fire up a pot of coffee of your choice and get creative! And again, research switching layouts.
@@cymrych79 I was able to go 36" on one 10ft run and 24" on the other 10ft run. I would assume the L pattern would be close to what I have, except the legs would be an equal 10ft. So do you think it would be possible to have a loop system with this shape? Or should I plan the loop in the 36" section and use the 24" section for a back n forth tieing back into the 36" loop. I am new to this hobby and picked my HO scale because of the popularity. I have not visually seen any trains as for scale. So should I consider the N-scale. I was thinking they would be pretty small at 3"..... I appreciate the feedback. I have the layout complete as of today. So I am just trying to figure out the scale that will work. I have no hobby stores in my area. So I have been using the internet and a ruler for my research !! Nearest hobby shop is 3hrs away. It is insane.
@@ronhart4166 Ouch, sorry to hear the closest brick-n-mortar hobby shop is so far away. This is a hobby where it really pays dividends to see some things in person, particularly the trains themselves. With sectional track, you can get 36" to work, but your loop tracks would be confined to that 36" x 10' wall section. I'd build in some easement to make it slightly easier to get around the turnback loop; for example, in Atlas code 100 sectional, coming off a straight section parallel to the wall, first place an 18" radius 30 degree sectional piece, then four 15" radius 30 degrees pieces, and finish with another 18" radius 30 degree piece. You'll be then going exactly 180 degrees in the opposite direction, with a diameter across the turnback curve of 30 13/16", track centerline to centerline. It'll take about 18" at each end of the 10' wide benchwork to make an oval, but that 7' in between the turnback curves is where you can go nuts, put in some switches, figure out an interesting way to enter the 24" wide leg, etc. Keep in mind, even with some easement, those turnback curves are still really tight. I think you'll be limited to 4-axle locos, and 40' railcars. They'll still look funky going through such a tight curve, but not much you can do about that. I'd definitely shelf any ideas you might have for passenger coaches, though. Since you don't have the ability to go see a small layout (like often is found at the local hobby shop), I'd suggest getting a program like Scarm (which Jimmy here uses) or AnyRail (which is what I use). I think Atlas has some track planning software as well, but I don't think I've used it. (By the way, I keep referencing Atlas only because I used mostly Atlas ages ago when I was in HO. There's other options of course, but I don't know much about the other specific manufactures for HO). At any rate, it's a LOT easier to play around with track digitally first before buying an assortment of pieces and trying to make something work! You'll save yourself some cash, and get a much better handle on what exactly you can fit on your benchwork.
Thinking a bit further, you asked whether you should confine any loop to the 36" leg or even switch to N scale. These are territories that only you can address (although a loop will be confined to the 36" area by default). Ask yourself why a loop is important to you. Continuous running and railfanning your own trains is a perfectly good answer. For myself in HO scale, I wouldn't want to loose that real estate and I'd content myself with a point-to-point switching layout, but that's just me. On the other hand, on my N scale layout, I built in continuous running in part because it fits with my operating goals (running the switch job out on the main, but being lowest priority I have to keep out of the way of the continuously running mainline through freights). But an equally important part for me was getting continuously running trains while I work on scenery or whatever. I find it helps to keep me motivated. Plus, sometimes I just want to run some trains, but don't necessarily want to run an ops session. N scale has been an interesting switch up from the HO trains of my youth. They are indeed tiny! They tend to be a bit more finicky than HO trains as well, and there isn't quite as much commercially available either (but plenty to do just about any crazy thing you might think of). For myself, it was simply a matter of HO being too large to get me the layout complexity I wanted in my small 8.5' x 10.5' spare bedroom. But my old HO stuff was, frankly, basically junk, so when I switched to N I had nothing invested yet. If I had the fleet I have now in N scale, it'd be a really hard sale to get me to switch up at this point. My rambling point is just this: sit down with a pen and paper, and list out what your goals are with your layout. It's your first layout and you may just want a simple design just to gain some experience with track, wiring, scenery: that's 100% awesome! I did exactly that when I decided to take up the hobby again after a 20 year hiatus, just to practice some basic skills before starting on my layout room proper. But it's good to jot down exactly what you want to accomplish first, then build a plan that achieves those goals.
Tim Horton regular blend black no sugar. Currently working on a protolance N scale layout with elements of Pennsylvania, Erie, and Baltimore & Ohio. First section will likely be a T-trak compatible Timesaver or Inglenook shunting puzzle.
@@CatHeadKnows53 Basically you take the parts of a Prototype railroad or railroads you like and freelance the operation and location as needed to have fun.
With SCARM can this layout be converted to HO scale? I really like your design although I would probably modify as I have all the bits for a diesel service & fueling facility based loosely on the New York Central DeWitt yards of the early 1960s. I might make it as 2 or 3 portable modules, and I agree that staging "yard" would be fantastic. I have big ambitions and a small purse. Haha! I typically drink Folgers half-caf, 2 sugars and 1% milk, but occasionally treat myself to a trip to Aroma Joe's for a delicious cup of their Travel the World brew. (Aroma Joe's is a New England chain of coffee shops.)
I’ve been meaning to ask you for an overview of your layout. So thanks for sharing man! Did the computer mock-up have the train traveling in the opposite direction? Does that mean you will always be “pulling “ up your grade?(4%) oh yeah… I’m indulging in my guilty coffee pleasure Carmel Royale (from TJMAX) 50/50 with my Zoe’s rise and shine and 3 sugars …Merry Christmas 🎄
Its interesting that when people do these N scale layouts on a door they use a 2'6" by 6'8" door rather than a 3'0" by 6'8 door. The difference in cost is negligible as compared to the cost of building a layout.
Awsome layout. We are currently building a "coffee table" 👀 It has a layout built into it. Due to space we are stacking the layout. So there is a loop around the bottom and a grade to the top of the layout. To give us a hill climbing element. At the top will be a small town with 5 industries (at this point). We are also looking at a removable staging area to add another element to the layout. As it is a coffee table we don't want to leave rolling stock/locomotives on the layout in the event that we aren't playing trains. Also it gives us a chance to run a sort of time table with different scenarios. Last night I watched one of your videos about adding a passenger service to your layout. That actually cemented the idea. Seeing how well it appeared to work for you. Love your channel and subbed!
Looks good, my only concern with that would be where the finished lumber yard is. You run the risk of having a runaway down the grade while you're switching the lumber yard if your consist is too long.
if you made it modular it would give you more room to run your trains and 2x4 foot print would make it larger try this idea check model train clubs get some ideas
What about moving the double crossover further from the downhill ? That would ease the downhill grade and avoid that tight turn coming from the inner loop back onto the mainline. Love the track plan. I been looking for an L Shape plan and found one similar to yours and going to work on it in H.O. Scale that i have. Thank You for the Scarm Tutorial. I have the full version and several videos on how to use it. I had 10 videos saved. "Working with Flex Track", 1 for "Baseboard", 1 for "Elevations", etc ... Your video made it all so easy to understand all in 1 video.
those KAto articulated intermodal cars navigate those 315m corners pretty well, eeh? designing a small layout i have some 14" radii turns and want an intermodal yard
Another good one Jimmy. Nice explanations of the reasoning behind your plans. Seasons greetings to you and yours.
will god new layout jimmy keep up the good vid on the channel thanks merry christmas to you thanks lee
I'm doing a similar layout but using 2 4x8 tables. One will be butted up to the end of the side end of the other to make it 12'x8.
That’s ALOT of real estate man! Very ambitious, I hope you can get updates posted. Good luck can’t wait to see. Remember: there are no mistakes in model railroads only (do-overs). 👍🏼
Probably gonna use your track plan here to make my own version of it. It’s gonna be all flat mostly (due to Indiana) as I’m modeling Transitional Steam Monon. (1940-1949)
I love this setup, and seems to get the best of all worlds. Just gonna modify it a little.
Thanks for the inspiration Jimmy! ❤
I did that (by accident...) - it's a double line; loop around a figure 8 (like Jimmy's, but he has single line @ one end). By putting a double crossover at either end of the figure 8, it makes reversing loops. So, any train on any track in any direction (on the main lines). With train parking, o/c.
Jimmy's plan is indeed a good one.
Peppermint coffee is my very favorite
A bit thumbs up for SCARM - I've been using it for a number of years. Any chance of you posting the SCARM project file? But I love the layout, it has a bit of everything
No coffee for me, not allowed caffeine. Sprite and great track plans go well together though. Layout looks good. Just getting back into modeling after a few months of illness and listening to the wife tell me to sell everything...hahaha like that would happen. Keep up the good work.
The layout looks great thanks for showing it in 3D. Can't wait to is the real one finished. My computer is my mind that's were all my plans are 🙄
🎄MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL🎄
🚂💖🚂💖GOD BLESS🚂💖🚂💖
I need help deciding on N Scale or HO scale? I have a lot of HO rolling stock, but as far as I know, all my locomotives and controllers are DC. I also have a few HO buildings. I want to learn DCC. I Want N Scale because I only have 4' × 8' area to play in, but I want the digital sound and live smoke, and I want to learn about ABS breaking. Unfortunately all the resurch I've done lately, N scale doesn't have all the features that I want. But they are in HO. I Only have 2 working N Scale cars, with a good starting supply of flex track (no cork or rail road beding). I don't have enough HO track to talk about it. The N Scale engine I have I'm sure is DC and it has broken / missing couplers. So either way I'll have to buy new locomotives and controllers. N Scale I'll basically be starting at scratch as a newbie.
So do I want N Scale with more track in a small layout, without the features I like? or HO scale with all the features I want in less track?
I would personally suggest you move to N. I did this years ago with DC and have never regretted it for a moment. Recently moved over to DCC and am running both in tandem and having such fun.
I have been working on a little 2x3 foot layout (the Hammer Valley Model RR) for a little over a year, on and off. It began life as just a little Bachmann starter set with a passing siding. It now has a couple of industry sidings and a connection to the main line. All crammed into this tiny layout. Still very much a work in progress, but I do have a couple videos on it if interested,
I am also delving into the world of Kato Unitrack. I have actually started building a few little T-Trak modules, thanks directly to inspiration I drew from your T-Trak videos. All in all, after years of being out of model RR, it is really good to be back into this great hobby again.
As for what coffee I am enjoying?
This time of year, I gotta have my peppermint/chocolate from Dunkin or Starbucks. Whichever one is available at a given time. Otherwise, I love me some Tim Horton's Original medium roast.
Great video, Jimmy. Sometimes wish I had gone with N scale instead of HO. HO is m preference, but I have so little space I probably should have gone with N. Also, wanted to say I enjoy watching Jimmy's Trainworks over on TMTV.
Looking good! I am still in the track plan phase of Breakwater Branch 4.0 so I'm taking notes
Nice, I'm planning an L shaped shelf layout now. It's a bit tricky as I'm trying to keep it pretty narrow (about a foot), but that still leaves a lot of room for a 'point to point' style layout. I'm starting with the short leg of the L this weekend!
Wow super nice layout my second layout growing up as a kid in the 90s was two doors almost like this but I never finished it when I reached my teenage years lost interest because I started skateboarding snowboarding 🏂 and soccer ⚽️ typical teenager I guess 🤪
L Shape in N Scale Hell yeah.
Jimmy, do you have any issues reaching the scenery in the corner? With 30" deep peninsulas, the back corner is about 42.5" from the leading edge corner of the layout.
Thanks for the tour, I've always enjoyed studying track plans. As for the coffee, I'm enjoying a 9.5% cold-brew coffee stout.
I really like this layout. Especially what was the original section as it incorporates what I love most in model railroading as well. I really love switching operations whether in a yard or at an industry and yours has both along with a loop for continual runs. I just received an old layout from a friend that he was going to toss in the trash which also has the same attributes. Although my yard is external of the main loops. I wanted to get hands on with something before attempting to build my own. Interestingly, though. The track plans I had looked at and favored closely match what you've got on your main section. Loops, yard, and an industrial spur in various configurations.
I'm not a coffee person. Energy drinks for the morning boost and Milk or hot chocolate in the evenings (especially during the colder months) Cheers! - Shane
very nice, happy holidays to you and yours
I am a newbie and love this set up. I have a 2' x 10' 90 degree layout now. I was going to copy your design and noticed this set up was for an N scale. Like your header says 😜 But I was wanting the scale to be HO. So I was wondering if your parts list would work for an HO set with a 24" deep table and not the 32.
The smallest HO sectional track radius commercially available that I know of is Kato Unitrack at 14 9/16" radius. Atlas sectional track is available down to 15" radius. So for a full 180 degree turnback curve, you'd need a bare minimum 32", which would put the outer edge of the track right at each edge of the layout. Can be done, but its a bit unsafe, you're limited in what will run through such a tight curve, and it's definitely hard to make it look good. But I got to say, that would be an awfully TIGHT curve! The smallest I would go would probably be 18" radius, but then you're looking at at least 40" wide benchwork to make a 180 degree curve.
You mentioned you have 2' x 10' 90 degree space... does this mean an L shape? And if so, is that 10' along each wall?
If you have 10' on each wall but are limited to only 2' from the wall, there's a whole lot of railroading you can do but you'll have to go without the turnback curves which make continuous running possible. Research switching layouts.
If you can you come out from even just one of the walls 3.5' to 4', you can get the turnback curves to achieve continuous running, perhaps with a stub-ended branch line leading out the other wall where you're limited to 2' width.
If your total space is only 2' by 10' total along two walls, afraid there won't be a whole lot you can do aside from a point-to-point little switching layout. Still a lot you can do in such a limited space. Just gotta fire up a pot of coffee of your choice and get creative! And again, research switching layouts.
@@cymrych79 I was able to go 36" on one 10ft run and 24" on the other 10ft run. I would assume the L pattern would be close to what I have, except the legs would be an equal 10ft. So do you think it would be possible to have a loop system with this shape? Or should I plan the loop in the 36" section and use the 24" section for a back n forth tieing back into the 36" loop. I am new to this hobby and picked my HO scale because of the popularity. I have not visually seen any trains as for scale. So should I consider the N-scale. I was thinking they would be pretty small at 3"..... I appreciate the feedback. I have the layout complete as of today. So I am just trying to figure out the scale that will work. I have no hobby stores in my area. So I have been using the internet and a ruler for my research !! Nearest hobby shop is 3hrs away. It is insane.
@@ronhart4166 Ouch, sorry to hear the closest brick-n-mortar hobby shop is so far away. This is a hobby where it really pays dividends to see some things in person, particularly the trains themselves.
With sectional track, you can get 36" to work, but your loop tracks would be confined to that 36" x 10' wall section. I'd build in some easement to make it slightly easier to get around the turnback loop; for example, in Atlas code 100 sectional, coming off a straight section parallel to the wall, first place an 18" radius 30 degree sectional piece, then four 15" radius 30 degrees pieces, and finish with another 18" radius 30 degree piece. You'll be then going exactly 180 degrees in the opposite direction, with a diameter across the turnback curve of 30 13/16", track centerline to centerline. It'll take about 18" at each end of the 10' wide benchwork to make an oval, but that 7' in between the turnback curves is where you can go nuts, put in some switches, figure out an interesting way to enter the 24" wide leg, etc.
Keep in mind, even with some easement, those turnback curves are still really tight. I think you'll be limited to 4-axle locos, and 40' railcars. They'll still look funky going through such a tight curve, but not much you can do about that. I'd definitely shelf any ideas you might have for passenger coaches, though.
Since you don't have the ability to go see a small layout (like often is found at the local hobby shop), I'd suggest getting a program like Scarm (which Jimmy here uses) or AnyRail (which is what I use). I think Atlas has some track planning software as well, but I don't think I've used it. (By the way, I keep referencing Atlas only because I used mostly Atlas ages ago when I was in HO. There's other options of course, but I don't know much about the other specific manufactures for HO). At any rate, it's a LOT easier to play around with track digitally first before buying an assortment of pieces and trying to make something work! You'll save yourself some cash, and get a much better handle on what exactly you can fit on your benchwork.
Thinking a bit further, you asked whether you should confine any loop to the 36" leg or even switch to N scale. These are territories that only you can address (although a loop will be confined to the 36" area by default). Ask yourself why a loop is important to you. Continuous running and railfanning your own trains is a perfectly good answer. For myself in HO scale, I wouldn't want to loose that real estate and I'd content myself with a point-to-point switching layout, but that's just me.
On the other hand, on my N scale layout, I built in continuous running in part because it fits with my operating goals (running the switch job out on the main, but being lowest priority I have to keep out of the way of the continuously running mainline through freights). But an equally important part for me was getting continuously running trains while I work on scenery or whatever. I find it helps to keep me motivated. Plus, sometimes I just want to run some trains, but don't necessarily want to run an ops session.
N scale has been an interesting switch up from the HO trains of my youth. They are indeed tiny! They tend to be a bit more finicky than HO trains as well, and there isn't quite as much commercially available either (but plenty to do just about any crazy thing you might think of). For myself, it was simply a matter of HO being too large to get me the layout complexity I wanted in my small 8.5' x 10.5' spare bedroom. But my old HO stuff was, frankly, basically junk, so when I switched to N I had nothing invested yet. If I had the fleet I have now in N scale, it'd be a really hard sale to get me to switch up at this point.
My rambling point is just this: sit down with a pen and paper, and list out what your goals are with your layout. It's your first layout and you may just want a simple design just to gain some experience with track, wiring, scenery: that's 100% awesome! I did exactly that when I decided to take up the hobby again after a 20 year hiatus, just to practice some basic skills before starting on my layout room proper. But it's good to jot down exactly what you want to accomplish first, then build a plan that achieves those goals.
Extrem Nicely done ✔
Thanks for sharing even more of your process. Great information for the railroader in all of us.
Tim Horton regular blend black no sugar. Currently working on a protolance N scale layout with elements of Pennsylvania, Erie, and Baltimore & Ohio. First section will likely be a T-trak compatible Timesaver or Inglenook shunting puzzle.
I've not heard that term "protolance" before - I like it!
@@CatHeadKnows53 Basically you take the parts of a Prototype railroad or railroads you like and freelance the operation and location as needed to have fun.
@@tonyvancampen-noaafederal2640 that's my plan exactly! I love that this term aptly describes it. And I do not fear the rivet counters. Haha!
Looks nice!
Trouble with doors, is carrying them home on the bus from Bunnings.
No coffee now, but may brew up some Oxfam Fair World Blend at a later point.
Mr Jimmy , how much height under the bridge do you have ?
With SCARM can this layout be converted to HO scale? I really like your design although I would probably modify as I have all the bits for a diesel service & fueling facility based loosely on the New York Central DeWitt yards of the early 1960s. I might make it as 2 or 3 portable modules, and I agree that staging "yard" would be fantastic. I have big ambitions and a small purse. Haha!
I typically drink Folgers half-caf, 2 sugars and 1% milk, but occasionally treat myself to a trip to Aroma Joe's for a delicious cup of their Travel the World brew. (Aroma Joe's is a New England chain of coffee shops.)
Great video Jimmy!! Have a very merry Christmas to you and your family! And a happy new year!! From the great white North!!🥳🎄
I’ve been meaning to ask you for an overview of your layout. So thanks for sharing man! Did the computer mock-up have the train traveling in the opposite direction? Does that mean you will always be “pulling “ up your grade?(4%) oh yeah… I’m indulging in my guilty coffee pleasure Carmel Royale (from TJMAX) 50/50 with my Zoe’s rise and shine and 3 sugars …Merry Christmas 🎄
Its interesting that when people do these N scale layouts on a door they use a 2'6" by 6'8" door rather than a 3'0" by 6'8 door. The difference in cost is negligible as compared to the cost of building a layout.
Awsome layout.
We are currently building a "coffee table" 👀 It has a layout built into it. Due to space we are stacking the layout. So there is a loop around the bottom and a grade to the top of the layout. To give us a hill climbing element. At the top will be a small town with 5 industries (at this point).
We are also looking at a removable staging area to add another element to the layout. As it is a coffee table we don't want to leave rolling stock/locomotives on the layout in the event that we aren't playing trains. Also it gives us a chance to run a sort of time table with different scenarios.
Last night I watched one of your videos about adding a passenger service to your layout. That actually cemented the idea. Seeing how well it appeared to work for you.
Love your channel and subbed!
Looks good, my only concern with that would be where the finished lumber yard is. You run the risk of having a runaway down the grade while you're switching the lumber yard if your consist is too long.
if you made it modular it would give you more room to run your trains and 2x4 foot print would make it larger try this idea check model train clubs get some ideas
I LOVE IT! What do you do about the corners though? How do you reach those?
I had no idea that SCARM had a simulator.
Hey Jimmy a little more hot Apple Cider and a Marry Christmas to you and your family
Nice layout im planning on making an oo layout
No more guess at what I'm looking at, thanks.
Any chance to share the 3D files you showed?
That's awesome. I never even heard of that program before!
Very kool ❤️🚂👍👍👍👍👍
i like this plan a lot! Thank you for sharing it with us.
First
is this dcc?
Thank you!
What about moving the double crossover further from the downhill ? That would ease the downhill grade and avoid that tight turn coming from the inner loop back onto the mainline.
Love the track plan. I been looking for an L Shape plan and found one similar to yours and going to work on it in H.O. Scale that i have.
Thank You for the Scarm Tutorial. I have the full version and several videos on how to use it.
I had 10 videos saved. "Working with Flex Track", 1 for "Baseboard", 1 for "Elevations", etc ...
Your video made it all so easy to understand all in 1 video.
those KAto articulated intermodal cars navigate those 315m corners pretty well, eeh? designing a small layout i have some 14" radii turns and want an intermodal yard
I have found they do well down to the 282mm corners. Haven’t tried anything shorter.