Tom_N_Gauge

Hi Guys, I normally model modern image but I had the urge to buy a N scale Dapol Q1 with late BR logo. Something about it's design just appealed to me. What RTR N scale wagons and brake van would go well with it? I've had a quick google but I can't find many good pictures. Thanks, Tom.

This is the layout so far. Any suggestions on where to put signals would be appreciated. I only want 2-3 to make it loog good. https://imgur.com/a/KzkoQhP

Hi Paul Yes, you are correct. I'm only concerned with the signaling within or immediately next to the yard. All the mainline signaling and switching is going to be to far down the track for me to model properly and I don't want to overload the layout with signals. The interchange at the bottom won't be there on the final layout. The other half of the layout will contain a junction and sidings. Tom.

Hi Big Jim, The interchange on the main line isn't going to be there, the tracks will be straight through. I didn't say this above but there will be a full set of interchanges on the other half of the baseboard allowing trains from both directions to change tracks. The other side of the baseboard there are going to be mainline interchanges, two sidings, carriage wash, and a maintenance building. I don't have enough Kato Unitrack to do all of it. The trains running on there are just what I had to hand (I know they're going the wrong way). I have a full rake of GBRF coal hoppers somewhere. I'm not to concerned with the signaling on the main line, I was more interested with getting the signalling inside and leaving the yard correct. With the limited space (180x80) I have not everything is going to be prototypical. Thanks, Tom.

Hi, There is a photo of my layout and a track plan with the numbers on. Tom.

Thank you for the responses so far! I've attached a photo and diagram of the layout I'm planning below. it will be a little different when I get started on the baseboard as I'll be using peco code 55. I also won't have the interchange on the mainline, and unfortunately as much as I would like to have one, I don't think there will be space for a trap point. As far as signaling goes I want to be realistic but being such a confined layout not go overboard. A couple of questions for you. Are signals and speed restriction signs ALWAYS placed on the left/above the line they relate to? Would the service line on my layout delivering to the interchange shed be part of the mainline, or considered part of the yard above? Regarding signaling and what you've all said above I was thinking of having: A full red/yellow/green signal with single feather at position 1. A double red/double white shunt signal at position 2, protecting the service line/mainline. A full red/green signal at position 3 protecting the mainline, and a LOS indicator to allow shunting on the service line. Ignore position 4. Your opinions are most welcome. Tom.

Hi, Sorry to ask such a open ended question but how do shunt signals work? I know they have a double red for danger and a double white for proceed but where are they placed and how are they used? Are they used to signal only inside a yard, for example in the diagram below protecting sidings 2 and 3. Would you place a limit of shunt (permanent double red) and a two aspect signal at position 1 protecting the exit to the mainline? Thanks, Tom.