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Reply to "Lionel Dealer Display Layouts, Factory Layouts and Postwar Layouts"

These were display layouts so spurs were setup to demonstrate operating cars and accessories. The cars weren't ment to be moved so the "dummy" mainline/double tracks were used for scenic interest (like to show the 450 signal bridge). Also, a lot of times the spurs that were connected to main tracks werent powered directly. The D-131 posted above used a manual switch and there was a insulated pin in the center rail preventing a direct movement into the spur. Some modifications to the plan are necessary for making these more operator-friendly.

 

Also, one note on the D-27 Fastrack plan. The down grade is very steep and i recall from the CTT article that the track on the start of the grade had to be physically bent downward to have a smooth transition. Care would have to be taken that a smooth transition can be made because you can't bend Fastrack like that. Use of transition tracks and a piece of tubular may be necessary in that location.

 

Peter

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