Lachute Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 (edited) Hello everyone, I found a very good idea in the The V.R. (Very Retro) Yard and I decided to build a little switching layout just for the fun. A little track plain explains better than words. All your advices and comments will be very appreciated. Edited November 6, 2019 by Lachute 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lachute Posted November 6, 2019 Author Share Posted November 6, 2019 Because I want my layout as simple as The V.R. (Very Retro) Yard, I changed my mind a little bit. No scenic part, no fiddle yard, just one switching / shunting layout. And that's all (Rule #1 applies) ! 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alcanman Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 I would go with the original VR Yard plan. You can't go wrong with an 'inglenook' design, they are fun to operate. Your plan has no sidings resulting in trains simply running around. I think that would soon become boring to operated. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lachute Posted November 6, 2019 Author Share Posted November 6, 2019 (edited) Thanks. I can also run my layout as a classic Inglenook sidings if I don't use the little headshunt. So I keep my track plan. Edited November 6, 2019 by Lachute 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Lachute Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 I found a very good solution for my bufferstops in this forum: 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Lachute Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 Unfortunately, I don't have enough room for a 6' layout. So it'll be only 5'. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Sweet pea Posted November 7, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 7, 2019 The buffer stop solution has been used many times, especially on rural sidings. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HonestTom Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 18 hours ago, .Lachute said: I found a very good solution for my bufferstops in this forum: I'm doing something similar on my current micro. It's a great space (and cost) saver, and entirely prototypical. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Lachute Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 A wonderful bufferstop / stop block found in this thread: Alone 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bo-Bo Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 Evening Lachute my buffer stop turned out well, cheap and easy to make. Thanks for sharing this. BTW I’m liking your layout plans. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Lachute Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 Small baseboard built (5' x 10"): 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Lachute Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 Just food for thought ... As I had two points left, I drew this track plan. What do you think about it ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody C Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 You may find the biggest limitation of this layout is the head shunt at the far right size. It looks as though it will only hold a small tank type loco and nothing else which may make shunting moves somewhat limited although you might see this limitation as added interest. You might need to extend the layout so you can fit both your desired loco and longest wagon in that head shunt. As with all layouts they are personal and it always depends on what you are trying to get out of them and if you want to build the layout as you have drawn do it, have fun doing it and its the best way to learn. Sometimes trying to plan perfection leads to nothing ever being built! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Lachute Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 First track laying test (no glue, no nail): Sorry for the poor quality of this photo. My smartphone isn't very smart in fact... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
long island jack Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 I would be more incline to add more sidings rather than loops 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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