Fastrack Layout

Sal,

    You need to repost your layout pictures they are coming across in code not pictures.

PCRR/Dave

I like a bigger yard.

original dimensions bigger yard and still enough room walk in the middle .

I still have some tweaking to do but this is the layout that I cam up with that I am leaning towards.  I used O36, 48 and 60 curves along with o36 switches.  The plan is made with fastrack and I plan to have an elevated subway line.  Looking for any suggestions that might improve the layout. 

I also only get code and I have Scarm on my computer.

John

Sal,

   Your FT track design looks real good, however I think you are making a mistake with 036 FT switches, IMO 060's are much better and if you have the space the 072 better yet.  I use nothing smaller than the 048's and they are for sidings.   All my different trains run perfectly engineering in this manner, even my original Tin Plate, with all the big rolling stock.  Also if you are going to get into Legacy purchase the FT Command Control Switches, that are controlled from your Cab2 or Cab1 remotes.  IMO 036 switches are to tight for all the different engines and rolling stock, my advise is to use

at least 060 or bigger on your main line and 048's for your sidings.

PCRR/Dave

Right-click on file-select "Save target as", when it lands select open or double-click it where you saved it. Note where it lands.

Salvagni,

For Layout 12.18.14, the 072 switches would give a smoother transition for the interlockings (crossovers) and include a 1 3/8' if you wanted to isolate the two loops into separate power districts.

The 036 switches will work well for the yard ladder due to the space restrictions. You don't gain much with the 031.

Salvagni,

Play with this one. It improves the reach to the center, especially the yard, easy front access and will show off the train making the front edge run.

It's 152-154 x 150.

I was able to get O72 switches to work on the main lines and O36 in the "Yard".  Is there anything I need to think about in the yard in terms of what track pieces to use or blocking, etc.

I would use a 1 3/8" as the piece to control power with a switch just after the turn-out in the yard. That will preserve the length.

Then, you could split a 10" if you want an uncoupler. UNC + 5" straight.

Do you have the FasTrack lengths pdf to help fitting? The 072 switch length makes it interesting as I am sure you have discovered.

Looks good. You have to refit around the 072 switches. There is a 1 3/8" half-roadbed piece on the thru leg of the turnout end. The 1 3/8" no roadbed in between fit when the two turnouts are together, which you have in there already. They also have a jumper wire if you need to electrically isolate the two loops.

I am still not sure if you want to use 031 switches for the yard ladder.

Everything fits nicely, with the exception of the switch piece, so it will build as you have it.