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Good idea. I was thinking of doing something like that...but I it will take a little research because I've never done anything along those lines. Now....I unveil my FINAL track plan (subject to change of course). ;) Seriously, I still want some feedback, but I think I've finally found a...

FINAL TRACK PLAN!!! Well, after talking with everyone here and doing lots of trial and error stuff, I think I finally arrived at a track plan that I like. I'm sure it's not perfect, but I think it will give me lots of operational challenges and fun for years to come. Of course, if anyone...

Yes. I use the sections for the most part (C55), but also the flex track. The entire layout will be done in flex track, but I find it easier to use the sectioned pieces in RTS when they're available for what you're wanting.

Agatheron, hehehe...growing up in a construction family, the benchwork is what I'm MOST comfortable with. It's soldering flex track and then doing scenery that scares me. :( On tools...your Black & Decker drill will do you just fine. I'm not ashamed to say that's what I used on mine...

Re: heights and scenery Not certain yet, but probably the rear curve will be elevated to 4" while the front curve will be at elevation 0. I have a slew of WS inclines so I'll be using them (2% grade). The highline may or may not be obstructed....haven't figured all that out yet. The...

I've been using Atlas Right Track when I'm doing the plans at home, but if I get a good idea while I'm at work I'll make minor modifications with Microsoft Paint. Mostly RTS though...

:D Like I said...it's a bit heavy duty, but after all, those locos are awfully heavy. ;)

Thanks Arlaghan!! I like it too....but I still have to add industry spurs and such in. I'll definitely be using DCC. I purchased a Lenz Set 100 back when I was working on the first layout.

Got out in the garage this morning and built the framework for the bencwork. I still have to put legs on it and deck it, but I've got this much done at least. It's a bit heavy duty I know (perimeter 2x6 with 2x4 joists), but since I'm only gonna have legs on each end I wanted plenty of...

Layout 07 Just for giggles I decided to see what a double main would look like. I was afraid it would be "too much"...but it doesn't look so bad in my opinion...especially considering there will be a significant track elevation difference at the place where the tracks come the closest (at the...

Layout 07 Just for giggles I decided to see what a double main would look like. I was afraid it would be "too much"...but it doesn't look so bad in my opinion...especially considering there will be a significant track elevation difference at the place where the tracks come the closest (at the...

So they're about the same length as an autorack...which makes your picture even more useful to me. :)

Like someone else said...the only problem with a reversing loop is that you really have to have two of them. Once a train goes through the reversing loop and is going the other way it then has no way to turn around and go back in it's original direction. I had reversing loops in the track...

Thanks Arlaghan!! That's some VERY useful information...and a picture is worth a thousand words!! How long are those commuter cars compared to autoracks? Autoracks are probably about the longest things I'll ever be running. I think they're either 85 or 89 scale feet long....don't remember...

I wish I could answer your question. From what I'm told, any of the 6 axle locos should be able to hand the 15" curves with ease. I would assume that the longer cars can as well. How they will look.....well that's another thing. I won't know until I try it, but I suspect there will be quite...

Thanks. :) The curves that I'm worried about are the 15" mainline and 13.75" siding curves on each end. I'm sure the locos and long cars can handle the curves okay, but it won't look very good I'm afraid...and I wonder if the longer cars will be clunking together at the planned 1-1/4" track...

Oh well....if necessary I'll just put a helper district in. ;)

I see. Would two or three Kato SD70MAC's have trouble pulling a 25 car loaded coal train up a 2% grade with a 15" radius?

Funny you say that because that's almost EXACTLY what I had in mind. Hide the staging in a deep ridge with one or both ends of the staging exposed to give the appearance of a yard(s). :) Hmmmm...you may be onto something. I've been trying to figure out where I might fit a flood loader in...

Well...it doesn't BEGIN to compare to that BEAST of a layout you've got, but unfortunately my wife wouldn't surrender any more space than the "formal" living room. I just can't understand why she doesn't want to have trains running through every room of the house. :rolleyes: