It’s hard to let go of a dream. I abandoned my partially completed N Scale Halland Yard layout in November 2010, but I’ve been hanging on to the remnants every since. Hundreds of cars and buildings and electronics that will probably never be used by me again. I’ve told myself to clear away all the unused model train [...]
I’ll be working the 4th Division Pacific Northwest Rail NTrak layout this weekend Jan. 14 – Jan. 16. I’ll be exhibiting my oNeTrak O’Brien module. This show is put on by our club and will be our biggest ever layout there. More Info: http://www.4dpnr.org/PSCshow.htm
Track Plan Updates Moved Franz Bakery to the west side. Moved the yard to the west side. Rearranged Cargill turnout. Rerranged PCC turnout. Added a smll runaround. Added industry Seaport Steel. Added industry Terinal 115 Moved all shelves in to 18″ or 16″. Eliminated Seattle Pottery. Instead of detailing each iteration of the track plan, [...]
Jan 052012
Track Plan Updates I’ve refined the plan to incorporate an Odom Lead Spur, a runaround. It’d be nice to have a little extra operational opportunity) , an extra industry and moved PCC Logistics North. I’ve added more detail and labels to the plan. View As Origianlly Posted on TrainBoard
Jan 052012
Track Plan Updates Rearranged the lead track to avoid running it through the wall in to the closet. This will make it easier to switch. It also makes the yard larger. And eliminates 22″ radius curve in favor of a 24″ radius curve. Added depth to the west side where the window sill is. This [...]
Jan 052012
Track Plan Updates I’ve decided to eliminate the runaround and go with a more prototypical track arrangement. Especially “The Hole”.I’ve also changed the name from the fictitious Oriental Lead to prototypical Industrial Lead.
I am designing a modern day HO industrial layout. The layout is inspired by my experiences railroading in Seattle. It will feature Seattle industries that I am familiar with and have worked at as a railroad engineer. What I want. Lots of Switching Modern day equipment like: 70-20 Reefers because these things look awesome tagged [...]
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