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Model Railroader General Discussion (Model Railroader)
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hey check this out please and give me a bit of advise on which plan is better

many thanks and for more info read the topic on the site

thanks

pavariangoo

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Hey Back!! Check What out??

Jeff

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The temporary loss of brain function?[:D]
(been there, done that)

Jeff

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heh sorry i guess itd help if i put the link in =)

http://www.the-gauge.com/showthread.php?p=171947#post171947

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Is this going to be up against a wall or is it going to be free standing??

Jeff

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it will be on sawhorses. not on the wall

pavar

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umm . could you please clarfiy your question? it will be along the wall and window but not mounted to it.

why do you ask?

pava

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It’s only 2 feet wide, so reach wouldn’t be a problem.

Jeff

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They look virtually identical to me, except for the additional yard trackage toward the upper right. How can you pick a “best” when it’s 2 of the same?
I’d pick the one on the right if I had to choose.[:D]

Jeff

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The one on the right makes more sence, but why would you have a by-pass siding on a siding?(same feature in both plans)[2c]

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Reach wasn’t the reason I was asking… I was going to suggest a Divider backdrop running along the middle to make it more of a true walkaround… As far as the two plans go, second one. I like yards…

Jeff

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thanks

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That’s an idea (I’m not thinking)!
I also agree: more yard space=better

Jeff

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oh the 2 sidings on the bottom make a small ladder yard

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i do not think trains can turn like that but… I say get a new track plan

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Definitely tra***hese two plans. Unless you are modeling a very industrial line, with 2 axle engines… And in your topic, could you make it more obvious what you want?
Plus, with two plans like this, it’s really up to you, and your individual taste.

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I like the one wit the ladder on the spur instead of the runaround. That way, you have one less runaround to use, and it could be more of a challenge for operations.

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Are you sure you can fit all that in 24" wide? I would use a different CAD program to make sure. Xtra Cad is free and comes pre loaded with Arnold, Atlas and Kato track and turnout parameters built in as well as flex track options. http://www.sillub.com/

Looks awful tight to me is all. If it works, I would go for the one on the right. As posted before, it would make more challenging switching.

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I was under the impression this was N scale… Why couldn’t he fit it in his space??

Jeff

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Ah, N scale! That would make sense!
I think the sidings could stand a bit of an extension. Not much room for car storage, maybe 1 a siding.