AMJ Inglenook v2.0

[AMJ]

Looking into the options to rebuild the Inglenook as there is one point that I need to replace as it's never been any good.

 

One idea is

Until I have measured up the board not sure what the length of the middle track will be.  But it will be interesting to shunt from the buffer stop at the top siding to the same place on bottom one via the middle.

 

Thoughts!

[Gordon A]

How much space do you have?

Also what scale and gauge?

 

Gordon A

[AMJ]

Just had a measure up

30" * 12"

OO standard

[Gordon A]

That is going to be a tight fit on the length.

 

Might be worth getting a set of 00 Peco point plans and mocking your track plan up.

 

Gordon A

[gazmanjack]

Draw your track plan up on Anyrail. For a layout this size, use the free download that allows you to play with 50 pieces of track. I drew (and built) this small layout although 48" x 12" using the free download. You'll find it here : https://www.anyrail.com/en/download

 

 

Cheers, Gary.

 

 

[AMJ]

This is the original track before being lifted.  Head shunt 2 wagons and a loco.  Long siding 4 wagons.

 

The new scheme.  Head shunt on the left is still 2 wagons and a loco in length, one on the right is a challenge.  With an 0-6-0ST can only get 1 wagon out at a time bet I can use Sentinel 4wVBGT and get 2 out at a time.

Each tack has been wired to be live so that can use DCC on such a small layout.

Was a bit noisy when under test with the HJ 05 (Legoman sounds) and Oxford Janus (factory fitted) chugging away too and fro.

 

Board prior to getting the new track.

 

Now to consider the scenery! Might be tempted to have track done so that I can change buildings and stock so I can use the OO or On30/O 16.5 items.

[south_tyne]

On 13/08/2019 at 16:27, AMJ said:

This is the original track before being lifted.  Head shunt 2 wagons and a loco.  Long siding 4 wagons.

 

The new scheme.  Head shunt on the left is still 2 wagons and a loco in length, one on the right is a challenge.  With an 0-6-0ST can only get 1 wagon out at a time bet I can use Sentinel 4wVBGT and get 2 out at a time.

Each tack has been wired to be live so that can use DCC on such a small layout.

Was a bit noisy when under test with the HJ 05 (Legoman sounds) and Oxford Janus (factory fitted) chugging away too and fro.

 

Board prior to getting the new track.

 

Now to consider the scenery! Might be tempted to have track done so that I can change buildings and stock so I can use the OO or On30/O 16.5 items.

 

That is a great start. Pleased to hear that those devious diesels have been chugging backwards and forwards already. 

 

I think that's a fantastic idea with the interchangeable buildings for 4mm and then 7mm scale narrow gauge. I have always been fascinated with multi-era and multi-location layouts with the clever use of different structures, vehicles and other scenic items, it can be a really good idea. It can hugely increase the flexibility and operational potential of even the smallest layout and I think it works best for micro-layouts where you could model multiple eras/settings using minimal stock.

 

Your idea takes this concept one step further and it will be fascinating to see how you approach the idea! Really looking forward to following your progress. 

 

Dave 

[AMJ]

The previous plan had the track and all of the board with the rails in set's. Ash ballast above sleepers is one idea to disguise it.