Like many others on this topic within the forum, I've been following it for several years but this is my first post. Over the past year, I've been iterating on a potential layout plan to occupy our basement utility/furnace room (which measures 17' x 19'). I've attached the most recent track plan as developed in Railmodeller Pro. On this version, I haven't included any of the intended buildings and I realize its without some key dimensions, but regardless I'd welcome feedback on the scheme.
A few more items of note:
- Track and switches: Most likely I'll work with Ross throughout
- Concept/Theme: The geography is loosely modeled on the Chicago South Shore and South Bend route (NYC, Wabash, Pierre Marquette and South Shore Railroads) during the late steam / early 'transition' era.
- the 'blue' track is at an elevation of 8"
- the upper track, with the straightaway long the top wall, is intended to become a passenger terminal (Chicago union station) with an extended platform above which I will attempt the MTH kitbash of the banks into a passenger station. Along the lower tracks (yellow) running in diagonal would be South Bend's passenger station.
- The diagram below is lacking details with tunnels, buildings etc but regardless, I'd welcome any general feedback with the track layout configuration as is (as well as to tap the collective experience on this board for any mistakes I might avoid).
Many thanks in advance,
Scott
