Dream and design
Guess the size
Hey everyone. I’m trying to get a ballpark figure of what the size of this small little shelf layout is (width&length). Anyone’s guesstimation would be appreciated. Figured someone in here could help just based off that tool box size. Also anyone’s guess as to the size of the turnouts would be appreciated as well. They look to big to be #6 but I’m a total amateur Appreciate the help and feedback from this site. Pat
It is Dan cortopassis layout but my attempts to reach him have been unsuccessful
Dream Shop ideas and tools.
I have been reworking my existing Workbench/Shop for the last couple weeks. (you may have seen a few posts about this regarding lighting, air supply and such). And this got me wondering about what ideas folks would suggest if they were starting over or doing a dream shop.
In my case i am freshening up my shop and not so much starting over and i have a very tight budget but i figure i want to plan ahead a bit. So any ideas of tgings i should leave space for in the future….
Existing shop.
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Think I might have to start all over
I think I may need to flatten the entire layout design, which means starting over. Advice is appreciated.
The current "L" wall layout, 10 ft x 10 ft is based on the Gum Stump and Snowshoe, a cute little 1960's design that has a switchback and a steep grade to pass over its own track. In my design, that grade and pass-under creates a 4" diff between levels and a 3 percent grade!
Lighting Temp
So after almost 2 years away from the hobby due to family issues I have returned to the layout room. And i have noticed that a few of my lights need to he replaced and i have yet to complete installation on the whole layoiut. So i am reevaluating the lighting i am using.
Where to find green track template?
I use to have one of those green HO scale track templates. Lost it of course. Now I can’t find it online anywhere. Can someone recommend a good one to use that’s available somewhere. And I’m not trying to print anything out, I know those are options but as of now I want another one I can physically hold and sketch legendary layouts with
Catalogues of Cast Iron Facades, Trusses, and Related Items
I have been messing around with my new laser cutter, and I am particularly interested in old storefronts. In my research, I came across a website that has a number of George Mesker & Co. catalogs for cast iron facades, marquise, and related items. They are from 1900, 1903, 1904, 1905, 1909, and 1928.
What curve radius do I use?
I have a dilemma:
I am designing my future 3'x6'(ish) HO Scale layout. The size is fixed, and I will be using Kato sectional track.
WHAT CURVE RADIUS SHOULD I USE?
The widest radius I can use is 17" (image shown below). It would allow me to run most standard 40 and 50' freight cars, and most 4 axle diesels. However, there would be no scenery in front of the track, because the edge of the ballast butts up to the edge of the layout. (Lexan would be used as a guardrail)
Layout design Issues
Current layout is HO in a 10.5' x 14.5' room. Only obstacle is a door in the corner which is the room entrance. Lower right corner of plan.
I really like have a continuous run loop for rail fanning. So I need that bridge across the entrance. Problem is I have had 2 on 2 separate past layouts and both of them had seasonal issues. About every 3-4 months it would take some major fiddling to get them to work and not derail cars or locos. Layout/room drawing is 3rd photo down.
Partially Completing Track with Future Goal to Add More
Hey All,
Well my previous layout design is going to be tossed out the window as my wife and I have decided to move to a larger house which mean 1) I will have a room to build whatever I want in (yay!) and 2) I will need to start on a new plan.
To start off with, I know that I will not have the time or budget to build something more than an approximate 10x2 switching layout for the next decade. With money tight, and two little girls, both those resources will be in short supply.
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