@Ken-Oscale posted:I did consider On30, I am a big fan on On30. A previous 6x12 O layout also had On30 climbing a mountain. My brother was a big 'N' modeler, and my work with On30 convinced him to try it, he is now building his 3rd On30 layout.
I thought about doing a version of the layout in On30, but I don't think there would be much different or anything new to learn from the effort. I have included On30 in layout designs here on the forum - no interest from forum readers. I had not worked with S before, it is new and a bit of a stretch.
There is much to like about 'S', just too many problems for me with S FasTrack. Still continuing the effort, perhaps things will go better as the build evolves.
I take your point, but would venture to disagree. I’ve been involved with On30 for some years and it’s fascinating, although a bit “full-on” - I still haven’t really got to grips with working everything from DCC, for one thing.
But there’s so much choice in track and rolling stock - I’m particularly a fan of the Bachman 2-6-0 and outside frame 2-8-0 locos, for one thing. Cheap, easily available and very robust. The BIL C-16 is a real cracker, too, if you can find one.
