81A Oldoak Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 Oh,dear, it must be the weather or something but I've been having another rethink and I am now thinking I should perhaps make this a continuous run. The layout is only likely to be run when friends come round but it would be nice to just run something round occasionally and to run in and test locos which would be best done with a roundy-roundy. Also, it would mean Rod could bring some of his stuff round to run and a through station would allow for a wider range of stock passing through. I can fit in the same number of sidings so will still be able to do a bit of shunting. The only drawback is having to go back to having a duck-under or lift-out section by the door! Anyway, I've been having a play on Templot and this is the basic plan I've come up with:- bruckenheim_with_continuous_run.png The fiddleyard is on the right with the track disappearing into cuttings or tunnels at each end of the station. I have put in two platforms so two short passenger trains will be able pass there. Howard, I would go for a roundy-roundy if it can be done. My double garage would give an area of 15' x 16' for a continuous circuit. I just need the persuade the memsahib that a lot of stuff that masquerades under the name of "memories" would serve the cause of world peace better if it was recycled off the premises. Regards, Chris 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simond Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 (edited) I have never built a layout with a complete roundy-round, however I did have the pleasure of running rights on the late Ken Stansfield's layout (I was "chief sparky") which did include a double track circuit, and the benefits to running of locos & stock were very evident. And the pleasure of simply sitting there and watching them go by... So I guess I'd go with it if you can. As regards the duck-under, this I don't like. I think a hinged section, either raising, or swinging aside, would be a good investment in effort, for the day when your back/hip/knee/neck doesn't like the bending down. If you want to go one stage further, then it might be worth having a look at Anthony Ashley's thread http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/71151-north-welsh-coast-railway-welsh-dragon-rail/?p=1683253 HTH Simon Edited August 18, 2015 by Simond Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSB Posted August 18, 2015 Author Share Posted August 18, 2015 Simon, I would prefer not to have a duck-under but I want to scenic that section of the layout rather than just have a simple flat board across which would make it difficult to have it hinged. A counter-weighted lifting section might be possible but I'll have to give that some thought. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
puddlejumper Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Very personal view but I think if I had the opportunity/space to make a layout roundy roundy then it be a no brainer. I think there are few di re things than watching a loco and train go by whilst slurping a pint or two of fine English ale Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSB Posted August 22, 2015 Author Share Posted August 22, 2015 I've done a little bit more refining of the plan and have decided to stick with a simple duck-under. I'm going to raise the baseboard height another couple of inches which will make the headroom under the duck-under 52" with baseboard width at that point around one foot which shouldn't be too much of a problem for most people. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
railwayrod Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 (edited) I am sure that a man of your stature will have no trouble with the duck under. Lets get started on this project so I can have somewhere to run my German stock. Rod Edited August 29, 2015 by railwayrod Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSB Posted August 26, 2015 Author Share Posted August 26, 2015 I did a little bit of work on the underframe this afternoon. Although it appears level I have realised the floor in that corner actually undulates a bit so I have been adjusting the legs accordingly and have also now attached the fourth leg. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSB Posted September 7, 2015 Author Share Posted September 7, 2015 I added another piece of rolling stock at Telford in the shape of this van from MBW:- 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
81A Oldoak Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 Despite comments elsewhere, the Lenz DB stuff is very tempting. I lived in Germany for four years during the mid-80s and early 90s during my army service. It was a time when there was still wagon-load freight running along the branch under mechanical signalling from Hannover to Fallingbostel, where I was stationed, and on to Soltau. We also had the interesting experience of transporting our AFVs on trains trains to ranges and training areas. As ops Officer I had the perfect excuse to accompany the MTO to the sidings in Fallingbostel to supervise loading and unloading, though he did notice my greater interest in the locos rather than the panzers. Later, I was in Bielefeld for two years and would slip down to the large and still operational hump marshalling yard. Regards, Chris 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgman Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 I've done a little bit more refining of the plan and have decided to stick with a simple duck-under. I'm going to raise the baseboard height another couple of inches which will make the headroom under the duck-under 52" with baseboard width at that point around one foot which shouldn't be too much of a problem for most people. BRUCKENHEIM with continuous run.cdd.jpeg Good decision there Howard, I don't think you'll regret it I've been to'ing and fro'ing about a single board for ages but have gone for a roundy-roundy (ho scale German ) -early stages- but happy with my decision so I can watch the trains run by etc 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSB Posted September 14, 2015 Author Share Posted September 14, 2015 (edited) Rod was complaining earlier today that I haven't posted any progress reports on the baseboards lately so having fitted a fifth leg this afternoon I took this pic. I have also been working on the next section of the frames which I hope to be able to start assembling and attaching soon although I have a load of stuff in the way at the moment which needs to be cleared from the room (as well as various jobs I should really be getting on with around the house!) Edited September 14, 2015 by HSB 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSB Posted September 24, 2015 Author Share Posted September 24, 2015 I have now got a bit more framing up:- 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSB Posted September 27, 2015 Author Share Posted September 27, 2015 I'm still tinkering with the track-plan. Here is my latest version which involves going back to a minimum radius of 45" at one end. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
railwayrod Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 Prefer your other one. Seems to have a bit more potential than this one. Rod Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSB Posted September 28, 2015 Author Share Posted September 28, 2015 I think this is closer to typical German practice. I will probably move the various goods facilities around a bit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSB Posted September 29, 2015 Author Share Posted September 29, 2015 This is one possible variation:- 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allegheny1600 Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 Hi Howard, That looks nicely Germanic to me! I would certainly go for a continous run if at all possible. Cheers, John E. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
railwayrod Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 Your new plan looks much better to me, Howard. Go for it!! Rod Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Father Dougal Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 Simon, I would prefer not to have a duck-under but I want to scenic that section of the layout rather than just have a simple flat board across which would make it difficult to have it hinged. A counter-weighted lifting section might be possible but I'll have to give that some thought. Hi Howard, I have been following 'Simon's shed' on you tube. He has built an impressive hinged section on quite an angle. Have a peek on You Tube. Might be worth a look. D. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simond Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 On GOG sales Steven Adby LENZ COACHES 41220.01 - 4 AXLE CONVERT COACH 2 CLASS. BRAND NEW – OPENED FOR INSPECTION ONLY. 41230.01 – 4 AXLE CONVERT COACH 2 CLASS WITH BAGGAGE COMPARTMENT. BRAND NEW – OPENED FOR INSPECTION ONLY. £215 EACH OR £410 THE PAIR PLUS POSTAGE OR BUYER MAY COLLECT £215.00 each or £410.00 the pair 26-Sep-2015 Usual disclaimers HTH Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSB Posted October 3, 2015 Author Share Posted October 3, 2015 Thanks for that Simon but I shall be sticking to 4- and 6-wheel coaches for this layout. Father D:- I think a simple duck-under will be okay as the track level will be fairly high (I don't like waist-height layouts!). John E:- It will definitely be a roundy-roundy but I will probably leave the fiddle-yard side for a while until I've got the trackbed and some basic scenery in place on the station side. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSB Posted October 6, 2015 Author Share Posted October 6, 2015 I've now got most of the framing up on the scenic side:- Having used most of the timber from the two bed frames I've now had to start buying wood! 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
railwayrod Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 Looking good Howard - when do we start track laying? Rod Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSB Posted October 10, 2015 Author Share Posted October 10, 2015 I have now got my Templot track plan printed off, assembled and temporarily placed in position. I have stuck a PECO template over one of the points which seems to work okay. 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
railwayrod Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 Great Howard. You have certainly moved on quite a lot behind my back!!! Rod Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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