Moonman posted:RTR12,
I have only one concern about Plan 2. I am not certain how an engine will behave electrically with the switch directly adjacent to the cross track in the center. One would think it would be ok, but then there's pick-up rollers, trucks and such in various locations simultaneously.
Is the 24" clearance enough to squeeze in and access the layout?
Table 2 -
- Will it connect to table 1 track?
- More scenery less track than Table 1 would complement the entire L
- Table 1 looks like city/burbs and railroad headquarters Table 2 could be country and mining/logging or a seaport
I am not sure about the cross either, have not yet tried it out. I have one, but I am not now even sure it's the proper one that matches that drawing. That was all done a couple of years ago and I haven't done much with it since, other than run trains. It is currently close to plan 1. I have not gotten table 2 either, so that could easily be changed. Table 1 can easily be changed as well as it's Mianne benchwork. The original plan was to get going on table 1 and then enlarge things later on, but other things have taken priority the last couple of years. Hopefully I can get back to it in the near future.
Table 1 has about 12" to 15" of clearance all the way around and yes, I can get in there pretty easily to access things.
Yes, table 1 and table 2 track will be connected and I have been also wanting to add an upper level or some type of elevated track for added interest. I would like to have the elevated track connect to the lower levels as well.
I have also purchased several accessories that I need to find a place for. I have the Gantry crane, culvert loader/unloader, some dump cars (log or coal) and it seems like there are a couple more, but I will have to look. Seems like I ordered more than that? There are some misc Ameritowne, Plasticville and other small buildings as well, probably a half dozen or so. I also have the hobby shop and radio tower on order.
I do have too much track on the current table 1, plan 1. I would also like to have a yard somewhere, but I would probably have to expand further to do that.
I need to start thinking about all this again, I have forgotten a thing or two during time off with other stuff here.... I appreciate the help, but I really do need to think through some more stuff before finalizing anything.
To add, I guess you can see I have O63 and O54 loops from the RR-track plan. I also have more of each size as well as a loop or so of O45. I have diesels only, no steam, so I think everything I have will be fine on O54 and I think almost all of mine are O42 min. Switches are all O54. I have 4 - O72s, but would rather have all O54s (I have more) and plan to get rid of the O72s.
