La Rocque JER - Layout Design 2
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Hi
In order to design any layout, especially a micro layout, like La Rocque some compromises have to be made.
Starting from the right hand side, the cottage has been moved towards the railway crossing and turned through about 15 degrees, to make the back parallel with the railway. The cottage then acts to screen trains as they enter the scene.
The platform at La Rocque, could accommodate 6 carriages, but on the model this will be reduced to about 3.5 carriages, due to space and balance considerations.
The culvert was over 60m from the points, but is an interesting feature, both it's construction and the difference in levels. So it was moved into the scenic area.
Some trees and bushed will be added, to screen the trains as they enter and leave the scene on the left hand side, which did not exist at the prototype location.
Going from front to back of the scene, in the prototype location, there is a gentle gradient. On the model this will be exaggerated to enhance the feeling of distance.
The feel of the location will be completed with a photograhic backscene, with the trainsition masked with a hedge, in front of the backscene.
Initial design thoughts can be found at http://www.rmweb.co....esign-thoughts/
Lisa
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