I've moved this thread:
http://www.the-gauge.com/showthread.php?p=239750&posted=1#post239750
Also, I filled out as much of the Givens & Druthers here:
Scale: HO
Gauge: Standard
Prototype: NONE
Space: See picture - http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r16/insinu8/Layout7.jpg
Top left corner cannot be moved/removed/altered
Entire right side is a closet but cannot be used or modified (sliding doors, and it’s full of junk with no other place to put it!)
Governing Rolling Stock: huh?
Relative Emphasis:
|_____V________________________________________|
Track/Operation Scenic realism
|___________________V__________________________|
Mainline Running Switching
Operation Priorities:
1. Local Freight Operations
2. Long Freight Train Operations
3. Engine Terminal Movements
4. Helper District Operations (not sure what this is?)
Typical operating Crew: 1
Eye Level (Owner) ___In. (???)
Other Info
Minimum radius: 22” because I have an Tower55 ES44DC I want to run with intermodal husky stack cars.
Normal train length: 4-10 for Intermodal, Coal, Gravel ( these three industries are a must )
Maximum grade: 3%
Track system: Atlas Code 83
DC vs DCC: DCC (Digitrax Zephyr)
I hope this helps! I'm looking for some input for this layout (or a completely new one given my space - see pic) to make it easier to access without the gopher holes but without losing too much of the track length/functionality.
Thanks and I look forward to your input.
Chris
http://www.the-gauge.com/showthread.php?p=239750&posted=1#post239750
Also, I filled out as much of the Givens & Druthers here:
Scale: HO
Gauge: Standard
Prototype: NONE
Space: See picture - http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r16/insinu8/Layout7.jpg
Top left corner cannot be moved/removed/altered
Entire right side is a closet but cannot be used or modified (sliding doors, and it’s full of junk with no other place to put it!)
Governing Rolling Stock: huh?
Relative Emphasis:
|_____V________________________________________|
Track/Operation Scenic realism
|___________________V__________________________|
Mainline Running Switching
Operation Priorities:
1. Local Freight Operations
2. Long Freight Train Operations
3. Engine Terminal Movements
4. Helper District Operations (not sure what this is?)
Typical operating Crew: 1
Eye Level (Owner) ___In. (???)
Other Info
Minimum radius: 22” because I have an Tower55 ES44DC I want to run with intermodal husky stack cars.
Normal train length: 4-10 for Intermodal, Coal, Gravel ( these three industries are a must )
Maximum grade: 3%
Track system: Atlas Code 83
DC vs DCC: DCC (Digitrax Zephyr)
I hope this helps! I'm looking for some input for this layout (or a completely new one given my space - see pic) to make it easier to access without the gopher holes but without losing too much of the track length/functionality.
Thanks and I look forward to your input.
Chris