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Originally Posted by corsair29:
Dave, Right from the start I wanted to be able to switch cars not just in one place, but all around the layout. I still have a few more places to add industry and more sidings. So far the track plan seems to work OK.

I always expected to have some sidings, just not a "working" yard. Of course, I've seen working layouts, but I never paid much attention to the "working" part or gave much thought to a theme. However, seeing some layouts here and on YouTube, I've seen what can be done in my space. I also realize now that I don't need 10s of buildings either to make things interesting. Having an actual train with switches and an uncoupling track to work with now, dropping off and picking up a car now and then finally appeals to me. I've also been watching **** On Wheels and the western theme works.
I guess too many folks I've talked to in the past have been so wrapped up in "realism" that I got turned off. Thanks to this forum, I'm now seeing a theme that appeals to me and a train the right size. I've always wanted O gauge, but settled for HO or N. I thought more track would be okay, but it's just not the same as O. I thought G was the answer until I moved back to Phoenix and saw all the money and effort it takes.

The bottom line is I think I've finally found what I've been looking for. I'm going to spend 2-3 years learning and testing, so that when the 10.5x21 bedroom becomes available, I'll be ready. I've got several plans to play with on my initial 6x11and then 11x11 table space. If nothing else, I should have some fun over the next 5-6 years.

Worked on a section (a bridge and tunnel) that has been bothering me.

This is what it looked like for the last few years.

I angled an old Lionel bridge to get across the lower track but it never looked right to me.

 

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It covers up three tracks and I needed to have access just in case.

Part off the mountain is removable to reach any derailments.

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Adding some girders to the side gave it a more substantial feel.

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