3 Board LNWR/LMS EM gauge layout

[k22009]

I'm looking to build a layout for my EM stock, my stock covers GWR/LMS and LNWR a right old mix.

 

I have the timber for the boards cut and ready to assemble. Size will be 9'-0 x 1'-6 (2730 x 450) on 3 boards each being 3'-0 long. There will be 2 scenic sections with the third board taking up a sliding or similar fiddle yard for storage.

 

I'd prefer a small station doesn't have to be a terminus can be passing but in EM it will be only small. I'm looking at 2 coach operation 3 i think will take up too much room, in my initial very basic idea i've added a bay for a rail motor. There is a siding off the bay for coaling/water maybe a small engine shed and on the end of the passing loop a small siding for cattle/goods.

 

As i've plenty of width on the boards i've shown a couple of goods lines off the fiddle yard to add some interest maybe to an industrial unit of some description.

 

I'd appreciate any comments, criticism, ideas in the past i've tried to add too much track and the boards have been awash with turnouts etc but i'd like to keep it simpler while still keeping some operational interest.

 

 

Dave

[Lacathedrale]

Looks a little like Dursley? If it's LNWR i.e. pre-grouping and oddly eccentric, would that make a turntable release for the platform road plausible? Engine shed and coaling station/etc. could be on a kickback infront of the traverser? If we're going full-on twee then maybe even a NG trans-loading point on those lower tracks? 

[Gordon A]

You could reverse the sidings so their ends are on the left hand side with access being from the loop.

I accept that involves two more points.

 

Gordon A

[k22009]

Well revisited the plan last night and decided to remove the sliding traverser and replace with removable cassettes off the main line and engine shed which i've found easier to operate anyway. This gives the advantage that it now takes up a much smaller area so i can bring an additional scenic section in front of it.

 

 

The coaling/oil storage area i will have a think about the layout whether to go with a single, double or triple road. If i had the space i would have a dedicated line off the main for these so alleviating any problems shunting close to the goods warehouse.

 

Dave