6 X 6 N Scale UP Layout Idea
I've been toying around with an idea for a new layout. The prototype is the Union Pacific's double-track main through Lawrence, Kansas. My grandmother lived there when I was growing up, and seeing the trains on the UP mainline was one of the things that inspired me to take up model railroading.
The time period will probably be in the mid-80's. During that time, the Cotton Belt had trackage rights over the UP between Kansas City and Topeka.
The sketch shows a general idea of what I'm trying to do. I haven't added all the details in, yet. I'm looking at this as more of a railfan's layout than an operating one, although I do plan to have some industries to switch. There will be access on all sides except for the top of the plan which will be against a wall (I may use this area for staging). I'm planning to use Kato Unitrack - with their 13 3/4" and 12 3/8" radius curves.
Well, that's about it. Let me know what you think.
John
I've been toying around with an idea for a new layout. The prototype is the Union Pacific's double-track main through Lawrence, Kansas. My grandmother lived there when I was growing up, and seeing the trains on the UP mainline was one of the things that inspired me to take up model railroading.
The time period will probably be in the mid-80's. During that time, the Cotton Belt had trackage rights over the UP between Kansas City and Topeka.
The sketch shows a general idea of what I'm trying to do. I haven't added all the details in, yet. I'm looking at this as more of a railfan's layout than an operating one, although I do plan to have some industries to switch. There will be access on all sides except for the top of the plan which will be against a wall (I may use this area for staging). I'm planning to use Kato Unitrack - with their 13 3/4" and 12 3/8" radius curves.
Well, that's about it. Let me know what you think.
John