Hi Stephane Thanks for the tips on the decals. I use Atlas Code 80 flextrack everywhere- makes it easy to fit things when the plan does not match reality. Also the benefit of fewer track joints. I usually have a few pieces of 9 3/4" curved track leftover from switch packages to adapt here and there. I use Atlas #4 and #6 switches for reliability- only had one coil failure in years- HO and N scales (I accidentally applied 19V too long...). If you use PECO anywhere I can show you how to make them function correctly- takes a bit of fine soldering, and adapting a drive mechanism (I use servos and Arduinos for control). I looks like you do not have reversing loops, so track power for DCC is simple- just connect two wires... You might want to make a few feeders here and there, but the losses will actually be negligible with your dimensions. If you want to run things with Arduinos I have programs written for UNO and MEGA versions, driving relays and animation circuits. Let me know. Have fun!
I'm not seeing how you can do continuous running with the track plan above. Everything dead-ends somewhere. What am I missing?
He is way past that stage and there are elevated sections that are not shown on that track plan. I looked for some more recent pictures without any real luck but have seen them. I'd bet that he'll post on this when he sees it. Sumner
Ahhh...I didn't realize I was responding to a very old post. I clicked on his thread in the "New Posts" section so I thought what I was reading was the latest.
Oh wow, yes, there's been more updates for years since then. I guess you've only read partway through the first few posts? Page 2 has a diagram that show the real track plan pretty much as it exists today. I'm still working on it, but at a glacial pace. After you finish this thread (if you don't get bored! ) you can find the continuation of the thread here... https://www.trainboard.com/highball/index.php?threads/sputtering-along-10-x-3-layout-scenery.144543/
I've gone through all 20 something pages now (I mostly skim looking for pics). Looks great! I'm not sure why the "new post" page took me to that post. I just assumed it was the latest and greatest.
