Layout design
Track Plan Feedback Wanted
Hi All,
I'm relatively new to MRRing and understanding prototypical operations.
I want to model a branch line with an Ethanol Plant and a Paper Mill in the 1990s to present timeframe (I grew up near both of these industries). I prefer to freelance but want the branch line and the industries to make operational sense.
In the last couple of years I have built the layout below.
Future On30 Layout
I have been thinking about this for awhile switching to ON30 from HO. What interests me in is the added heft of these models,higher level of details and the more close up rail fanning view.
Design challenge: Prairie branch line on a shelf
For over a year, I have struggled to come up with a layout design to fit the limited space I have available. I am not a great designer of layouts, and being a world-class procrastinator doesn't help. Now I turn to the collective genius of the MRH forums in search of help. I've included my givens and druthers below, as well as a more detailed description of what I would like to achieve. Any comments or suggestions will be very welcome!
Givens:
ATSF Paradigm Division - Staging Level Construction Update 1
Latest update on the construction of the N-scale ATSF Paradigm Division (see my previous April 2014 blog item to see the track plans). UPDATED with new pictures and video on 17 April and 27 April.
The physical construction of the staging level, that is, supporting benchwork, roadbed (I use it even in staging yards) and track were completed on 16 December 2013.
ATSF Paradigm Division Track Plans
I thought that I had posted the track plans at one time but I guess that I had not since I could not find them on the blog. So here they are.
The overall size of the N-scale layout is 24' 11" x 15' 4". Minimum aisle width is 36". The layout is located in a dedicated outbuilding.
A door layout in N scale
Hello boys,
I'd like to make a layout on a door...it 'll be move for more space to work on other projects.
I don't find 'THE' idea. I've got a lot of drawings but it's never what i want really !
I just can say it 'll be a rural layout like a branch line...or branch lines junction with a main line.
So, i'm waiting your suggestions, guys.
Thanks a lot for your help
Light Soffit from Gatorfoam
I recently added 28 feet of soffit to my N Scale Mooers Junction Railroad. I constructed one 13 1/2 foot section ( weighing 22 lbs) with a truss assembly that lets me rest on my backdrop on one end and molding on the other. The other 15 foot section uses no framing and weighs less than 10 lbs. This also is constructed without attaching to the apartment walls.
Go to You tube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65rGBDr_9CE
Contemplating Noyes again on the BNML
Opinions wanted...
Operationally, at Noyes MN, the CPR crosses the CNR and junctions with the BNSF.
Generally speaking there has been no interchange traffic at Noyes between the BNSF and CPR for many years. Although it has happened, only recently and only once that I have heard, that a BNSF train on it's way to Winnipeg has used the Junction and traversed the CP line instead of taking the BNLM trackage on it's way to the big smoke.
Static grass applicator
Recently I came across a static grass applicator on e-bay. This unit is manufactured and shipped direct from China. It sells for $39.98. Has anyone ordered one of these units, and if so have you been satisfied with it?
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