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Post by bobsev on Apr 11, 2024 21:25:56 GMT
When I constructed my layout, I originally had two tables, one on each side of the room. The inner circle had an O-31 turn at one end and an O-27 turn at the other. The middle circle has O-31 turns at both ends. The outer circle has O-42 turns at both ends. So, now for the modifications. I constructed a crossover platform at one end of the tables, and reconfigured the middle track and outer track to make a tie-in to both tables. So, with that complete (track), I need to reconfigure the wiring so that all the power drops are tied into the same transformer. Prior to the crossover, I had six separate power supplies for the room. Now, I will need only four, but the wiring needs to be reconfigured. I run strictly conventional locomotives. My goal is to hopefully be able to run two trains on the O-42, and two on the O-31. It will take some playing around with locomotives and consists to get the speeds right so one train doesn't run the other off the track. Any ideas on my plan and how to accomplish it? I am trying not to purchase a bunch of new stuff to accomplish this task. I know I could probably do it with LionChief stuff, but I gave up on that a few years ago. I am going to try with just using conventional.
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Post by runamuckchuck on Apr 11, 2024 22:13:14 GMT
Very nice, but for heaven's sake don't start a fire!
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Post by bobsev on Apr 11, 2024 22:18:19 GMT
HaHa! LOL! The fire place hasn't been used since my sons were teenagers using the room for other purposes, as teenagers are prone to do. No trains back then, just couches, chairs, and a TV and stereo.
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Post by atsda on Apr 12, 2024 0:36:19 GMT
Post by bobsev on 2 hours ago HaHa! LOL! The fire place hasn't been used since my sons were teenagers using the room for other purposes, as teenagers are prone to do. No trains back then, just couches, chairs, and a TV and stereo. Bob, who needs all that comfort when you have a train layout. What you are doing sounds exciting. Since I can't see the photos, and understand what you intend for the crossover, I can't offer any suggestions. In any case,, I am interested in the dimensions of the areas you are working on. I am sure that one of the layout design gurus on the forum may have some ideas.. Alfred
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Post by bobsev on Apr 12, 2024 12:17:45 GMT
The room is 17.5 x 13.5. The platforms are 4x4 at the entry to the room, 4/6 at the far end of the room, and connected, front to back by a 3 x 9 platform. I bridged the far end with a platform connecting from left to right, wide enough to accommodate four sets of O gauge tubular track.
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Post by thebigcrabcake on Apr 12, 2024 22:34:09 GMT
That’s a fun layout design. I love it.
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Post by dennym57 on Apr 13, 2024 14:25:42 GMT
Impressive layout!
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Post by atsda on Apr 15, 2024 13:56:18 GMT
Post by bobsev on Apr 12, 2024 at 8:17am The room is 17.5 x 13.5. The platforms are 4x4 at the entry to the room, 4/6 at the far end of the room, and connected, front to back by a 3 x 9 platform. I bridged the far end with a platform connecting from left to right, wide enough to accommodate four sets of O gauge tubular track. Bob, sounds like a good design. The connection to accommodate the 4 sets of track sounds like you can get in some long runs. Alfred
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Post by Adam on Apr 18, 2024 11:04:28 GMT
Great looking layout!
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