Akos
Newbie
Posts: 9
|
 |
« on: March 10, 2009, 11:22:09 PM » |
|
Here is my track plan with 2 stations. 1 big station and a smaller one with a shoulder line. Any suggestion, idea is welcomed.
|
 011.any (77.96 KB - downloaded 141 times.)
|
|
« Last Edit: March 10, 2009, 11:24:34 PM by Akos »
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
David
|
|
« Reply #1 on: April 18, 2009, 12:39:19 PM » |
|
Hi Akos,
I'm sorry that you have not received any comments on your track plan so far.That's a shame, as it's pretty good in my opinion.
The diagonally placed station makes it look a bit more natural. The fiddle yard has plenty of length. The small station in the center gives you plenty of opportunity for some nice scenery.
Still a few comments:
-Are you sure you can reach all parts of the layout easily? The track in the central area seems out of reach to me.
-I would maybe hide a bit more of the track in the back, and add some hidden staging there. The crossover would then move either to the left or the right.
-I would let the track leading to the small station gain a bit of height for some extra excitement in the plan. That way you might be able to hide the 'ugly' 180 degree turn in the double track at the left.
I hope you find these comments useful.
David.
For your convenience I attached a picture of the plan.
|
David Hoogvorst
Founder and Owner of DRail Modelspoor Software
Creator of AnyRail
|
|
|
|
Jeff
|
|
« Reply #2 on: April 21, 2009, 01:54:03 PM » |
|
Akos, I'm guessing that the bent track at the top of the yard is meant for either an industry or engine service, but consider leading it back into the maniline. This gives your yard crew a short yard lead to work with, which will make the mainline engineers a lot happier than having to dodge freight operations while trying to keep a schedule!  |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
Later,JeffAnyRail Fanaticand Unofficial Guy Who Knows Almost Everything About It
|
|
|
Akos
Newbie
Posts: 9
|
|
« Reply #3 on: April 06, 2010, 10:36:55 PM » |
|
I've did some changes. Had to simplify a bit, since I moved and got a smaller table. The TT turntable is the same size as the Flsch in the plan. Feel free to comment.
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
Jeff
|
|
« Reply #4 on: April 07, 2010, 03:00:21 PM » |
|
IF the area at the center-bottom of the plan is meant for a station site, then you'd best rethink the placement of the double crossover. You have the capacity to run two trains at the same time, but trying to use the crossover while another train is in the station could prove 'difficult'  Also, I would suggest you change the stub yard ladder design slightly to something like the design I've attached. p.s. I've no idea why the turntable refuses to auto-connect, but I put it in place as best I could (as you did). |
|
|
|
Logged
|
Later,JeffAnyRail Fanaticand Unofficial Guy Who Knows Almost Everything About It
|
|
|
|
David
|
|
« Reply #5 on: April 07, 2010, 03:23:29 PM » |
|
The turntable does not connect because it's the wrong gauge.
Unfortunately, we don't have the Fleischmann TT turntable (6680) yet.
David.
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
David Hoogvorst
Founder and Owner of DRail Modelspoor Software
Creator of AnyRail
|
|
|
|
Jeff
|
|
« Reply #6 on: April 07, 2010, 03:54:25 PM » |
|
ok! I admit that I didn't notice that... |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
Later,JeffAnyRail Fanaticand Unofficial Guy Who Knows Almost Everything About It
|
|
|
Akos
Newbie
Posts: 9
|
|
« Reply #7 on: April 07, 2010, 04:38:23 PM » |
|
IF the area at the center-bottom of the plan is meant for a station site, then you'd best rethink the placement of the double crossover. You have the capacity to run two trains at the same time, but trying to use the crossover while another train is in the station could prove 'difficult' Also, I would suggest you change the stub yard ladder design slightly to something like the design I've attached. p.s. I've no idea why the turntable refuses to auto-connect, but I put it in place as best I could (as you did). Thanks for the input. I have noticed that crossover also, right after I went to bed, but was tired to move it. I really like the changes you have made. Thank you! |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Jeff
|
|
« Reply #9 on: April 07, 2010, 05:23:05 PM » |
|
Thanks for the input. I have noticed that crossover also, right after I went to bed, but was tired to move it. I really like the changes you have made. Thank you!
You're welcome. One more thing to note is a tip I always pass along: don't be afraid of flex track! You will often end up with a better-looking and better-performing layout if you don't have to worry about every little 36.5 mm track section. |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
Later,JeffAnyRail Fanaticand Unofficial Guy Who Knows Almost Everything About It
|
|
|
Soulnet
Jr. Member
Posts: 61
|
|
« Reply #10 on: April 08, 2010, 01:43:29 PM » |
|
Hi Akos!
Looks fun to run! Just wondering, do you have enough space for your platforms at the station? I know this was a hurdle I used to forget planning all the time.
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
Andrew
|
|
« Reply #11 on: April 09, 2010, 12:22:46 AM » |
|
Hi Akos,
A straight forward and enjoyable layout. I agree with peartree, flexitrack is the way to go. On my layout only flexi-track was used apart from the points/turnouts, it reduced the feedwires by a quarter. Every track should have it's own feed.
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
Yours,
Andrew
|
|
|
Akos
Newbie
Posts: 9
|
|
« Reply #12 on: June 02, 2010, 01:57:14 PM » |
|
Hi all!
I've already layed the tracks, but i think will enlarge the whole layout with another 1,8m x 1m board and connect the two. I will upload my next plan idea. All suggestion will be welcomed.
|
|
|
|
« Last Edit: June 02, 2010, 02:03:57 PM by Akos »
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
Akos
Newbie
Posts: 9
|
|
« Reply #13 on: June 02, 2010, 11:50:45 PM » |
|
Still work in progress.
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
Jeff
|
|
« Reply #14 on: June 03, 2010, 01:43:31 PM » |
|
Hmm, might be a little late for suggestions, if you're already laying the track...
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
Later,JeffAnyRail Fanaticand Unofficial Guy Who Knows Almost Everything About It
|
|
|
|
