I'd like to build a small HO shelf-type industrial switching layout.
My interest is in UP diesel-era operation, and I would like to be
able to operate rolling stock ranging from 40' boxcars to 89'
flatcars and motive power from S2's to AS616's and SD7's.
The available space is quite limited. I can utilize an inverted L-
shaped space, approximately 18" wide, 72" along the right leg and an
additional 36" along the left leg. The right leg could accommodate a
temporary extension for staging purposes about 48" long. I am
looking for recommended designs and usable concepts.
Hi David,
This sounds quite a challenging size and shape, but it certainly sounds
feasible. From your list of requirements the only thing I'd question would
be 89' flats. You layout will have a 90 degree curve in it part way along
which every vehicle will most likely have to negotiate, and keeping this
wide enough for couplers to work effectively will probably result in a curve
that's bigger than your space.
The art of small layout design is where to compromise!
Martyn Read
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