One where I already have space, but upside down. Can it be converted ???
The initial plan, and be warned this may never happen.
I have Derry's Yard a small shunting loop. This has been designed to stand on it's end to
drastically reduce the storage space required. The dimensions are 12" deep, 7.1/2" high and 49.1/2" long.
Because this is stored standing on it's end it required adequate top protection from accidental damage. To
that end a thin ply lid was made and hinged all along the back, originally I thought that would be fine, but,
ahh, there are always lot's of But's. Although even lowered to the back it only requires a little over 24" it's
proving to be a space consuming nuisance. I'm now planning to remove the hinge, holding the lid in place by
dowels along the hinge line and clamping into place with 4 latches.
So what do you do with a lift off lid ??
Can another shunting puzzle be built into it ?
Yes I have no doubts, then another But, the outside of the lid must have no protrusions, wires, or anything
to detract from the smooth exterior. All component parts on the inside need to clear all existing layouts scenery.
It must be DCC fully wired, It must be for Kadee operation, but not with above sleeper magnets and I will
be using the Kadee under track magnets. This will mean that all tracks will need to be built on thin wooden laths
that will give enough room to slide the magnets into appropriate gaps under the tracks.
I've checked my code 75 stock and don't have what will be needed. So do I make with code 100 track of which
I have loads, or perhaps make my own pointwork ? I have several boxes of SMP straight track.
Remember this is ideas only at the moment.
Outside of the lid :-
That space shouting out to be used :-
I enjoy a challenge !!! Sometimes.
Geoff T.
