dave1905 Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 I created a layout tour video of my W&N Branch layout: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xg9GdDoAJQU 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Keith Addenbrooke Posted August 26, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 26, 2021 (edited) 6 hours ago, dave1905 said: I created a layout tour video of my W&N Branch layout: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xg9GdDoAJQU Hi Dave, thanks for sharing this link - a really well produced video, very informative, some excellent modelling and a really great prototype-based layout in the making already. Thanks, Keith. Edited August 26, 2021 by Keith Addenbrooke 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 I do like "work in progress" photos & videos of layouts. It's interesting to see things that will be hidden later, like scenery construction, and suchlike. Also it makes me feel better about my own unfinished layout!! I noticed lots of 'ring binder' loop type fixings around parts of the fascia. What are they for? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave1905 Posted August 26, 2021 Author Share Posted August 26, 2021 (edited) They are car card holders. They allow you to line up the car cards in front of you while you are switching or arranging the tracks. The "stick" is a bamboo skewer used for uncoupling the cars, they also make nifty holders for the skewers. Edited August 26, 2021 by dave1905 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 Wow!! Simple but highly effective - ingenious!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave1905 Posted August 28, 2021 Author Share Posted August 28, 2021 A lot of people use J strip, like the edging for siding or paneling. I prefer the binder combs because they are "soft" and they are springy, so clamp the car cards, making them less likely to fall, get knocked or blow over. They are less attractive than a slot or a J strip painted to match the fascia. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stivesnick Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 Dave Great layout and video, thank you. What is the overall size of the layout please. Nick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave1905 Posted August 28, 2021 Author Share Posted August 28, 2021 (edited) 24 ft by 24 ft. 40-48 in wide aisles, 20-30 in deep scenes, 48-52 in above the floor. 27 in normal main track radius, 24 in minimum radius. #6 switches at siding ends, #5 switches in industries and yards, a few #4 in industries. Main track is code 70 handlaid. Sidings, yard tracks and industries are a mix of code 70 and code 55 handlaid. Helix and hidden tracks are a mix of code 83 and code 100 flex. I use NCE DCC, tethered throttles at 2 yards, radio elsewhere. There are about 220 cars on the layout, four 0-6-0 switch engines, two 4-4-0 passenger engines and about 4-5 road engines (mostly 2-8-0 with a 4-6-0 occasionally). The majority of the cars on the layout are scratchbuilt, kitbashed or resin/wood kits. I use KD #58 couplers and Intermountain code 88 wheels. Edited August 28, 2021 by dave1905 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talbotjohn Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 Great layout. Enjoyed the tour. Really interesting commentary too. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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