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Random Exellence - Philippe Coquet

Fri, 2011-01-28 09:05 — bsmall

Philippe Coquet:

http://trainweb.org/crocon/pcoquet/index.html

Previous Random Exellence posts: http://model-railroad-hobbyist.com/node/3762

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Ready to design an Xtrakcad layout for my train room. Need Help!

Wed, 2011-01-19 07:52 — robteed

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Well I'm getting to the point that I should start designing my layout. But I dont have a clue how to go about it.I know I want a mushroom design with two levels and maybe a lower level for staging. It will be set in the late 40s to early 50s. On30 logging and or Mining with a Wharf scene. A helix can be built in an adjoining room. Room size is 15'8" x 16'8". A 32" door 4ft away from the corner.I have 9' from floor to ceiling.Anyone want to help with the design? Thanks, Rob

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Idea for a stand alone layout

Mon, 2011-01-17 17:42 — Goose1225

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Hello all,

33.5" radius HO Helix?

Sat, 2011-01-15 07:59 — LKandO

If my math is right a 33.5" radius helix with 4" separation is just shy of a 2% grade. I have found several formula for effective grade each yielding slightly different results but all seem to work out to be somewhere around 2.5%.

From your experience would a 33.5" radius helix be reasonably trouble free with 6 axle diesel, 50' rolling stock, 16 car train length, and track work that is up to par?

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Modular Railroad Design

Fri, 2011-01-07 14:02 — BCRforever

Hello All,

Here is the problem our Club is facing on building a new HO Scale Layout.

The layout is approx 25 ft in length and 15 feet deep shaped as a large D. The layout is modular with the large straight section being modules 4 feet deep, and the rest of the layout having 30-36 inch modules in width. The modules vary from 4-6 feet in length. It will have a double track mainline running through the modules around the layout.

The members want a modular/permanent layout. Any thoughts out there on pro's & con's.

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Intermodal Yard Design

Fri, 2010-12-24 01:29 — JLandT Railroad

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Hi All,

Well I have started laying track on our top deck of the J&L. And I have hit a small hurdle already, the plan I originally had designed is not working in real life/scale. There is just something that isn't working, I'm not sure if it's a design issue, operating issue (that I can't see yet?) or a scale issue.

Yard tower

Mon, 2010-12-13 16:37 — atcguy

I am in the process of building a 1950's era Eastern railroad. I would like to add a yard tower in the location shown. How would the turnouts be controlled for access to the yard? Would they be interlocked or hand thrown?

Thanks

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Design Software

Sat, 2010-12-11 20:21 — k4mco

Greetings all,

A While back (I think it was here) someone posted a link to some software that did just about every type of calculation that you would need in design/building a layout all I can remember was stanstrains.com or something along those lines it was like 10-12 bucks to downoad. If anyone remembers or knows the site I'm looking for would you be so kind as to post it again I would be most grateful

Happy Railroading,

Sean

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Staging Color??

Fri, 2010-12-03 09:29 — rblundon

I'm about to start building the staging area that will be 10" under the main deck. I am planning to use drywall on 1/2" plywood. What color would you paint the drywall? I am thinking a darker color to not draw attention to the staging area, but don't think that black is the right color.

Any insight is appreciated!

Ryan