Layout design
Return loop: How to hide them accurately if they stay open
RERTURN LOOP,
Many layouts use them, they are designed to return train or staging yard.
But when it comes to include them in a layout design, here come some troubles.
A return loop "eat" a lot of surface if you use generous radius.
I have to design one for my layout in N scale for a double mainline; the inner radius is 3' and the outside radius is 3' and 2"
First a train is doubling him or run parallel in the same space.
And the winner is.......
After much discussion, and input from many, I have decided that I am going to build layout #3. Thats the one that was inspired by Lance Mindheims Downtown Spur. I like the fact that although it is a round the room layout, its not just a large oval. I also like the fact that its simple to build. No complex elevations or complex trackwork.
The overall overhead view.
Too much time on my hands
We continue to march towards the end of June 2020, and the closing date on our new house. I'll have a very nice basement in which to build yet another layout. This will be, what, my 8th or 9th? I've lost track. Anyway in the past month I have been designing a number of different plans for the 12 by 16 foot space. That also includes an extra area off to the side that I will use for a workspace. It can also be used to house a part of the layout if I want. So here is what I have come up with so far.
Phase II : The northern half
I have begun the northern expansion of the layout, Coatesville to Birdsboro.
Building my son his first HO model train Module
Hi everyone,
My son has been recently hounding me for his own little layout...He came to me after secretly researching themes, layouts and scenes for his own design...Apparently there was a small amount of window shopping then the attempt to try to pry some coin out of me.
Well that was as successful for his as getting blood out of a stone...but on the flip side I collected off cuts of ply from a recent shelving contract. an brought them home and stock piled some materials and fixings to get what we needed...
Inputs sought on layout geometry
I need some added brain power on my layout design. It's based loosely on 1940-1963 Florida East Coast RR. I have in mind:
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