Sure would like to see some pictures!
Bill Winans
Speaking of 4 x 8s, my switching layout is essentially a 4 x 8, cut
crosswise into three 32-inch by 48 inch sections, to create a 32 inch by 12
foot long surface. I have used a track plan designed for HO (Switchman's
Nightmare, #6 in Westcott's ancient 101 Track Plans), but doubled the
dimensions rather than increased it by 1.36. I use Code 100 flex track
(approx. 112# rail) and #8 turnouts. These proportions and my standards
aren't for everybody but they work for me. And the layout fits nicely along
one wall of the spare bedroom of my apartment. I currently run three
locomotives on it at a time and rotate in about 60 freight cars (the layout
comfortably accommodates 24 plus a van) in random switch lists that have
never been repeated in more than 3000 operating sessions. The locomotives
also rotate in from month to month. Like most of us, I have far more
equipment than can sit on the layout, hence the rotation system. When cars
or locomotives rotate out, their first stop is the kitchen table, er,
workbench, where they are serviced, then stored for their next turn.
regards ... pqr
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