Ken-Oscale posted:Those 3D views are great, MoonMan, thanks for providing those! I will comment on your points below:
- The track spacing will make the scenery finishing of terrain a little tricky. >>>Yes, the curved bridge at the bottom will be interesting to build and space the supports.
- The height of 5" is really tight for height clearances when built. >>> I think it is OK, there will not be any scale locos or cars on this O-36 layout, so traditional and smaller than scale will be OK. I have measured with my cars and locos and 5" seems to be just fine.
- I am not sure about the reliability of the curved switches. I have read enough finicky issue threads >>> I also recall past concerns, but the track configuration worked best with the curve switches. I have thought that conventional turnouts could be substituted and started (but not finished) a rework. I will post the revision when I have a chance. But perhaps the curved turnouts are no longer problem, seems like a couple years at least since we had comments on the forum about them.
Thanks again for your insights, and for the 3D versions.
Ken
I agree on the curved switches - they can be tuned for one's equipment - they really work well in this track plan - maintains the flow - I would only spend the time to put in regulars as a cost saving option.
