Manicouagan Posted September 1, 2019 Share Posted September 1, 2019 Hello, Inspired by many beautiful micro-layouts on RMweb, I decided to create my very first "double tuning fork" layout. Is this the right name for my layout? I don't know yet. Dimensions are 4 'x 10 ". I need a bridge or tunnel in the middle of my layout. All comments, and advices are welcome. Anyway, here is a 3D view of my project. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Ian Simpson Posted September 1, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 1, 2019 (edited) I like it! (But then I am a fan of tuning fork layouts - and yes, a double tuning fork describes it perfectly). Is the bridge a scenic break to allow two different scenes, one at each end of the board? Edited September 1, 2019 by Ian Simpson 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manicouagan Posted September 1, 2019 Author Share Posted September 1, 2019 Thanks for your reply. I want to use a bridge (a tunnel is not a very good idea I guess) as a scenic divider just in the middle of the layout. It will be a goods yard (or maybe a junk yard ). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff P Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 13 hours ago, Manicouagan said: Thanks for your reply. I want to use a bridge (a tunnel is not a very good idea I guess) as a scenic divider just in the middle of the layout. It will be a goods yard (or maybe a junk yard ). I think a bridge would be an excellent idea vs. a tunnel. Probably not best if your points aren't out in the open. Interesting track plan. Should be fun to operate. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manicouagan Posted September 2, 2019 Author Share Posted September 2, 2019 Thanks. A wise gentleman in another forum gave me this idea for my track plan: 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhOh Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 (edited) Playing around with your idea a little, I've added an x crossing to give a third, independent line. It doesn't really add all that much, other than the opportunity to run more stock and having to ensure it's clear for shunting between the other two lines. Maybe I've strayed into the "add more track just because you can" mindset, but for what it's worth, here it is: Or this version, which is closer to your ideas: Edited September 2, 2019 by OhOh Added 2nd image 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manicouagan Posted September 2, 2019 Author Share Posted September 2, 2019 Many moons ago I had a Hornby crossing...until I lost my extremely limited patience and dump it in the trash bin. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhOh Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 Just now, Manicouagan said: Many moons ago I had a Hornby crossing...until I lost my extremely limited patience and dump it in the trash bin. Things may have improved since then I've used Peco Streamline Code100 in the above plans. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatB Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 You could use a double or single slip in place of the crossing. Costly and adds complication though. A single slip would probably be more interesting operationally as access to/from some roads would require a bit of shuffling rather than a simple point change. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manicouagan Posted September 2, 2019 Author Share Posted September 2, 2019 I could do that. But a double or single slip costs £33. Two Peco setrack points cost £18. And I have a few of them. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manicouagan Posted September 3, 2019 Author Share Posted September 3, 2019 A 3D view: 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sb67 Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 Have a look at this link Manicouagan, the layout is similar to your plan with a bridge in the middle, albeit with three way points. It's a lovely layout. http://www.lutonmodelrailwayclub.org.uk/swansea_riverside.htm Steve. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderforge Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 Half way down this page is Malden Market Hill, using two points, it explains some manoeuvres, I’m going to base my layout on it (one day!) http://www.carendt.com/small-layout-scrapbook/page-59a-march-2007/ 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manicouagan Posted September 3, 2019 Author Share Posted September 3, 2019 Another idea with more shunting possibilities: 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderforge Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 That looks like a back to back inglenook! If you have two locos you could shunt one end, then once you’ve arranged everything spin it round and shunt the other end. If you used dcc and two controllers you could cause chaos as to people try using the same line to play together!! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sb67 Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 5 hours ago, Thunderforge said: Half way down this page is Malden Market Hill, using two points, it explains some manoeuvres, I’m going to base my layout on it (one day!) http://www.carendt.com/small-layout-scrapbook/page-59a-march-2007/ I like Maldon Market Hill, I've always thought of building a version myself. Steve. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manicouagan Posted September 3, 2019 Author Share Posted September 3, 2019 1 hour ago, Thunderforge said: If you used dcc and two controllers you could cause chaos as to people try using the same line to play together!! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manicouagan Posted September 3, 2019 Author Share Posted September 3, 2019 1 hour ago, Thunderforge said: That looks like a back to back inglenook! If you have two locos you could shunt one end, then once you’ve arranged everything spin it round and shunt the other end. You're absolutely right ! I'm going back to the plan A or maybe to the plan B. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manicouagan Posted September 3, 2019 Author Share Posted September 3, 2019 More info about Malden Market Hill: https://oldarticwear.webs.com/apps/photos/album?albumid=15986326 Malden Market Hill starts at 9:50: https://youtu.be/2MNi_tKxn5g?t=590 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium JDW Posted September 3, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 3, 2019 Hi @Manicouagan and welcome to the forum. I'm no expert on tuning forks, single or double, but the first thing I notice about your plan is the pair of right hand points toe to toe creates a right-left-right-left reverse curve. Assuming you're using fairly tight curves (second radius etc), this might make shunting less reliable or wagons more prone to buffer lock or derail. Unless there's a specific reason to do it that way, I'd use a left and a right point, to give a smoother look and smoother run through the pointwork. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manicouagan Posted September 4, 2019 Author Share Posted September 4, 2019 Thanks. You're right about the points but I don't have a better solution yet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manicouagan Posted September 4, 2019 Author Share Posted September 4, 2019 I borrowed this idea: Right here: 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manicouagan Posted September 4, 2019 Author Share Posted September 4, 2019 Now it's showtime ! 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manicouagan Posted September 4, 2019 Author Share Posted September 4, 2019 21 hours ago, JDW said: I'm no expert on tuning forks, single or double, but the first thing I notice about your plan is the pair of right hand points toe to toe creates a right-left-right-left reverse curve. Assuming you're using fairly tight curves (second radius etc), this might make shunting less reliable or wagons more prone to buffer lock or derail. Unless there's a specific reason to do it that way, I'd use a left and a right point, to give a smoother look and smoother run through the pointwork. Maybe I can use Peco SL-97 small Y point insulfrog ? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderforge Posted September 4, 2019 Share Posted September 4, 2019 It would work if you used four right hand points and no curved tracks, I would draw what I mean but my children are on the computer at the moment! The trouble is that it would look rather clinical, having a few extra curves might not be best practice but it does make a layout look better (in my opinion!) 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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