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As described in our first post our bookshelf N-gauge layout is going to be closely based on the excellent OO Dudley Road by Pete Harvey. We have attempted to recreate the plan using Peco Code 55 in XTrkCad.
One problem we have encountered so far seems to be the lack of 3-way points in N-gauge let alone a set with Code 55 rail. We've looked at offerings from Fleischmann, Trix and Arnold but they look so different they'd really stick out like a sore thumb. Rumour has it that Peco are due to release an asymmetric 3-way point in 2010 but according to the first comment on our first blog entry it's not likely until Q4 2010!
We may have to have a little re-think concerning the location of the engine shed in the back-left corner. One possible solution would be to extend the baseboard by 6-12" so that an extra 2-way could be used to get the additional split. The drawback is that I'd have to buy a larger piece of MDF when I already have some 1200mm x 600mm sheets. Another option, as suggested by James Hilton, would be to use the rear track for a station. Nothing is set in stone at this point so we'll see what comes about.
In the mean time we have printed a 1:1 copy of the layout and affixed it to the uncut baseboard to get a feel for the general size by placing a few engines on it:
Also visible on the baseboard are many of our N-gauge items chosen by Seth over the last few years (hence the very random selection!) during visits to The Watercress Line, The Warley Show, Didcot Parkway, Alton Models, Antics (Guildford), Models of Distinction (Farnham) and many others:
- Farish Class 04 in BR blue
- Farish Class 08 in Railfreight Distribution livery
- Peco SL-E392F left-hand points
- Gaugemaster dual controller
- A complete loop with sidings in Peco Setrack
- 3 x Roco flatbeds (one with set of pipes)
- Various Dapol, Peco and Farish trucks/wagons
- Peco re-railer
- Metcalfe N-gauge station and goods shed
- Scalescenes.com Low Relief Warehouse (more about that later...)
- Japanese 1:160 scale people carrier
- Expo razor saw + handle
- A few odd trees
We're really getting into this now. See you soon in post #3.
Peter & Seth
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