design me a layout

[DKS]

Here's a slightly more refined version of the plan, with the S-curve smoothed out a bit:

[seusscaboose]

Not sure why the loop round the room seems to be the alternative of choice. The plan below has 18 in. min. radius and fairly comfortable aisles and no duckunder. It is offered only as a suggested starting point for a different direction. The thick grey line is a backdrop, blocking view of nearly half of the mainline, with hidden staging yard of X tracks from bottom to right side. Plenty of industry switching on extenstion at top left, next to door, and more at top center. Room for visible yard along bottom. Industries, scenic features, bridges, interchanges, etc. to be added as needed to suggest prototype settings.

i like that one ALOT!

[DKS]

Here's a variation on the design that eliminates the S-turn at the top right. The change involves some pros and cons. Aside from eliminating the S-turn, the pros include a more interesting track arrangement that features grades, plus more visible track (less hidden track). The cons include having to build grades, making a complete loop visible, and creating a track arrangement that may be difficult to justify in light of prototype features.

[wm3798]

But didn't look nearly as good doing it!

i won't make comment on those who think image is better than substance....  you do live in PRR country you know, they hauled the freight, the WM lost the money.

-Steve

I like the way the design exercise is going, but I have to correct you on this statement...  Since the old WMRR emerged from receivership in 1910 the WMRY turned a profit up to its inclusion in the Chessie System.  It's routes were profitable and desirable, N&W was still trying to get it's hands on the Connellsville line after Chessie the Knife pulled the rails in '75.

Since the 1950's, the PRR paid dividends to stockholders instead of its bills....

Here endeth the pissing match...

Lee

[asciibaron]

Here endeth the pissing match...

not likely

as for the layout - screw it, i'm taking up needle point.

-Steve

[ednadolski]

Here's a 3D view of your trackplan as it will appear during operation:

i see Ed K is the operator of choice.

"Wohoo!  Conrail 1285!"