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Layout Design
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I am in the process of designing my layout. I put out a
challenge on rec.models.railroad and have had several terrific responses.
I have decided to put the ideas here so I and the people who are kind
enough to help me can compare and contrast. I have also included a floor
plan of my basement showing the way doors swing. The furnace room is used
daily and I do not want anything blocking it. The door to the storage room
will also be used frequently as it will also house storage of perserves
and canned vegetables.
1. Mark Mathu Mark is in the process of building his own home layout and is sharing his experience on the web. His website is http://www.greenbayroute.com/layout.htm and his layout room is much the same as mine. Here is how I have twisted and mangled his wonderful illustration to fit my space. I really like the stacked loops and the yard leading off one of the loops. In my plan I would add a staging yard off the lower loop. The staging yard would be placed under the main yard. This would allow point to point operation.
He was also kind enought to draft a quick plan and
here it is: 2. Nick Gully Nick posted this plan which I quite like especially the possible scenic applications.
3. Steve Caple Steve sent this plan it really strikes my fancy. I have mentioned to him that I would prefer the right loop to be actually two loops stacked with the lower loop leading to a staging yard. He has promised to make the changes and send a new diagram.
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