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Westhaven Industrial Rwy. : Trackplan Revision
I'm thinking too much and not doing enough. I decided I was unhappy with the trackplan as I didn't feel it allowed enough switching. So I revised it. I gained 3 switching locations. I lost any space for a structure. I re-revised and came up with something but I'm not sure I'm satisfied. I'll post the original and then the revision as it stands now. Looking for opinions. Both ideas are track packed and that's what I want. Downtown urban switching. However I do need room for some structures.

Columbia & Cascade Railway II 2018 HO
This is one great operational layout. Lots of trains and cars to move and spot. Thank to Bob Moore tons of fun.
Walther's Rotary Dumper
What is the maximum length of a hopper that will fit the Walther's Rotary Dumper?

MOST Reliable 3-way Turnout
What is the most reliable 3-way turnout anyone has experienced?
I intend to place one in a helix 'box' just outside my train shed layout, and will be providing a door to reach in and fix derailments, but I am hoping to do that VERY seldom.

Perhaps there is hope for the hobby with generation Z.
Saw this the other day on one of my tech sites. I don't want to opine if I agree or not but given the recent backlash regarding social media, perhaps the pendulum will start to swing back the other way???
Louisville & Indiana
Here is my first post on this group. After much prep work and my weird space I've developed a version of the Louisville & Indiana line that I think will provide some interest. My main criteria is to get a loop of track up and running before the last of my kids leave the nest. I wanted a passenger layout but was not sure I could run the long trains in this space to be interesting.

Electronics Help or... I'm going to take up a simple hobby like embroidery
I'm getting conflicting advice from a variety of sources. I need some electronics help. I am trying to operate my hand laid turnouts with servos. I have bought and assembled a Megapoints board. Megapoints is a commercial product from the UK and is also available as a kit from MERG, the electronics club in the UK. The kit works as advertised with analog servos that I bought on their recommendation from HobbyKing.

Smokey The Bear Posters
I found an interesting source of images of Smokey The Bear posters, dated from 1949 through 1979. It seems like they would provide you with a nice, subtle bit of detail to help establish the era of your layout while adding a spot of color to your structures.
Here's a link to the South Carolina Forestry Commission Archives, Fire Prevention Posters website: Open in new window
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