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Day 33: things to do with O gauge that are difficult in OO

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With that rather unwieldy title looming over this post, I thought I'd revisit the O gauge plan from a few days ago, copied again below. Why would I bother making this layout as a minimum space O gauge, if I could fit more in the same space in OO? This question was nagging me, so I thought about what I could add that would increase the reliability, interest and fun factor of the layout. 


Firstly, I love tiny locos. Manning Wardle Class B/C, small Rustons, Planets etc. Short, fixed wheelbases tend to have pickup issues so why not try out R/C? This wouldn't be possible in OO, but might just be able to squeeze into an O gauge version of my MW Class B.

 

Secondly, the small size allows access to all areas of the layout, which in turn means things like working point levers, scale shunter's pole for uncoupling etc. Maybe also moveable cranes, adding a puzzle element to the layout. Start with a train of empties, rearrange it and fill a few specific wagons with produce in the process. Maybe one crane down by the wharf/quayside, another up in the top left by the production facility of whatever this enterprise may be.

 

Finally, having R/C control could mean having other elements to add to the puzzle. A working road vehicle to load, for example, or a shunting tractor replacing a loco. 

 

Of course, this is all pretty fanciful, I haven't yet built the other micro layout and will have no space for another until I move somewhere bigger! But planning things like this is fun when you haven't got the motivation to do any physical modelling.

 

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Philou

Hello,

 

Just looking at your plan, unless you've already done it, I think you just need to check that you have sufficient clearance between the left-most wagon on the middle right-hand siding and access to the uppermost siding. From your plan, it seems that corners will be clipped.

 

Cheers,

 

Philip

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56 minutes ago, Philou said:

Hello,

 

Just looking at your plan, unless you've already done it, I think you just need to check that you have sufficient clearance between the left-most wagon on the middle right-hand siding and access to the uppermost siding. From your plan, it seems that corners will be clipped.

 

Cheers,

 

Philip

 

Thanks for pointing this out - the trackplan is still entirely theoretical so it's an easy change to make. The wagons in there are a rough outline of the biggest wagon I'd use on the layout (an SER 5-plank), so assuming there are a couple of smaller wagons in there too will reduce the length needed. Also, this is based on Peco standard track, whereas I'd probably try and use something with tighter, more dockyard-y curves.

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Philou

I'm with you regarding tighter curves and the like, the downside is the tighter the curve the more the overhang on the corners! Difficult call to make on that one. However, if the pointwork is shorter, then there is a gain to be had on your siding lengths. Anyway good luck with the model as I've been keeping an eye on 0 gauge as I find it very tempting, but I'm so committed to 00 with stock that it's probably too late for me.

 

Cheers,

 

Philip

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