Danny's Layout [Flaxengate] (N Gauge)

Lofty · Post by **Lofty** » Tue Sep 26, 2006 8:49 pm

Metheringham wrote:I'm just gonna have a small subordinate layout which wont cost to much or take too long to build.

So how long is 'not too long'

Good start

Lofty

Lee · Post by **Lee** » Wed Sep 27, 2006 7:27 pm

Lovely and intresting layout you starting there

and also another N gauger

Michael · Post by **Michael** » Fri Oct 06, 2006 5:42 pm

Wow, this is pretty cool actually. Nice layout plan too.

What kind of setting is it going to be? UK? BR? Pre-BR?

Class 60 · Post by **Class 60** » Fri Oct 06, 2006 5:47 pm

wow only now im reading this thread and must say what a nice plan you got, any ideas on the era setting?

bunji · Post by **bunji** » Fri Oct 06, 2006 6:37 pm

Nice work! I'm a bit worried about your incline from the main loop to the siding bit below - looks a tad steep. Have you tested it out? If it cause problems you could try moving the point further away, giving a less steep rise. Brilliant plan though! I like the hiding of the continous loop.

westbrom · Post by **westbrom** » Fri Oct 06, 2006 8:38 pm

Very nice plan Danny, looking forward to seeing your progress.

Neil

ClikC · Post by **ClikC** » Fri Oct 06, 2006 8:54 pm

Metheringham wrote: You're right to be worried it's about a 1 in 10 gradient. I couldn't really make it any longer because it would come close to the other side of the cutting. Also the other side of the point (shunt head or summin) wouldn't alow me to take many wagons down and up at a time (if you get me).

Try raising the Single track line over the bridge, if you can get it up say 2cm , thats 2cm less to move down. Or have two drops with the siding/headshunt bit being halfway between them. or do both and you could end up with a Scale gradient.

If you ask me that layout SCREAMS Scotish Highlands or Welsh Valleys in Large Logo BR Blue.

Derek · Post by **Derek** » Fri Oct 06, 2006 11:08 pm

Excellent layout plan Danny.
There's plenty of options for train operation for such a compact plan.

Dave777 · Post by **Dave777** » Sat Oct 07, 2006 6:11 am

Probably best to try a train up the gradient - gonna be a bummer to build it and then find the locos won't climb it

(I setup a little test rig yesterday and my Farish 0-6-0 J94 hauled three Mk I coaches up a 1 in 30 around a 9 inch curve with no problems at all, so while these wee beasties certainly have some haulage power it may be worth checking. Use your worst loco and the most stock you'll want to run (I'll only need to get two coaches up my incline, so I'm well within the operating parameters))

Class 60 · Post by **Class 60** » Fri Oct 20, 2006 10:05 pm

Danny that picture looks great

The bridge looks the part

westbrom · Post by **westbrom** » Fri Oct 20, 2006 11:32 pm

Great looking bridge Danny.

Neil

Woody · Post by **Woody** » Sat Oct 21, 2006 7:09 pm

Hello Danny,

I really do like the whole concept of this layout. Really different design and the way in which the baseboard and scenery are intergeral is an eye opener - certainly makes me think about my next project.

Keep up the great work and keep posting!

Woody

BeechingAxe · Post by **BeechingAxe** » Sat Oct 21, 2006 7:42 pm

Are those tracks on the inside of the curve under the reservoir joined together or are they sidings? I think they would operate better as a loop then you can send trains in either direction at the double junction and they will return on the opposite track facing the right way.

Infrontcat · Post by **Infrontcat** » Sun Oct 22, 2006 12:26 am

Danny,

Great stuff so far. The bridge looks good even without the scenery! My first layout (far too many years ago now!

) that my dad made for me was similar in its simplicity but had bundles of operational interest. The passing loop idea is a goodun, but I'm sure that whatever you settle for, as long as you get what you want out of it, that's the main thing! Even at this infant stage it has a good 'feel' to it. Good use of formers by the way! Looking forward to more pictures.

Tim

bunji · Post by **bunji** » Wed Oct 25, 2006 6:55 pm

Ooh. That's nice! Where is that?

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