dale
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Post by dale on Jun 5, 2020 20:57:04 GMT
I find it interesting to see what type of layout people create. Small or huge? Manual operation of free-running? Etc.
For myself, I tend to do smaller layouts, generally less than 7 wide and 5 deep. The largest I've done is 11 x 5, and one that is 14 x 1. The reason I prefer smaller layouts is because I tend to spend a lot of effort with the scenic details; buildings, people, trees, functional traffic lights, and all the other details that add interest to the scenes. Doing this level of detail on a large layout would be difficult.
The track plans and trains are set up to serve the people and businesses. And while mostly they are free-running, I do have a couple designed for hands-on operation.
So, what kinds of layouts do you all prefer to make? And why?
Dale
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Post by starfighter on Jun 11, 2020 2:25:20 GMT
I also use a smaller layout... :-)
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Post by rtrfan739 on Jun 11, 2020 4:23:29 GMT
I like both. Smaller layouts are more simpler but I like doing long layouts for all the high speed trains for RTR. And it would be too fast for a short route for those trains. A short layout is good for slower trains. I also spend some time adding details. And its alot to do on a big layout. felloniuswizard is doing a long route right now. He is working on Across the USA as you might know. |
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Post by starfighter on Jun 12, 2020 16:11:39 GMT
I like both. Smaller layouts are more simpler but I like doing long layouts for all the high speed trains for RTR. And it would be too fast for a short route for those trains. A short layout is good for slower trains. I also spend some time adding details. And its alot to do on a big layout. felloniuswizard is doing a long route right now. He is working on Across the USA as you might know.
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Post by rtrfan739 on Jun 12, 2020 18:20:19 GMT
No, not the full railroad. It will not be exactly like it. But he is going to go through some US cities.
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Post by boots127 on Jun 13, 2020 15:51:18 GMT
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dale
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Post by dale on Jun 15, 2020 16:06:45 GMT
I've used to make large boards 38x8, 15x15. My PC seems to get tired after 12 years with Win XP. So latest is smaller, only 25x5. I always want to make as many train as possible to run in different circles or shunting. At least 6 passenger & 6 cargo trains + shunters. I work on my layouts until I can't move the board. Always on the edge, less is boring. - Boots127  Larger isn't always necessary to have a lot of action. I have a 6x4 layout that has 4 trains running (2 in each direction) on a single-track route, with passing sidings at stations, and a point-to-point tram line with 2 trains on it that meet and pass at the station in the middle. The passenger trains stop at all stations while the freights zip right on past. All single-track segments are protected with "ATC" so if the block ahead is occupied, the train will wait until it's clear. |
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Post by leond on Jun 17, 2020 13:52:53 GMT
Dale
Is this layout available for downloading? Is this a layout that was released on the Littleville Depot site, if so, what is the layout name?
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dale
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Post by dale on Jun 18, 2020 17:07:36 GMT
Dale Is this layout available for downloading? Is this a layout that was released on the Littleville Depot site, if so, what is the layout name? Leon D No, it isn't. It is actually one of the first layouts I made. The one in the photo is almost entirely vanilla RtR! (I think) except that each train must have an EndOfTrain device with an ID of 2782 configured into an XLI. It should still be available on Gnome's site. I don't believe there are any other non-standard items on it.
I'll see if I can post a link to it over in the Layouts section of this board.
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Post by james666 on Jun 23, 2020 9:31:40 GMT
I prefer larger layouts. I like the idea of trains running from one town to another, longer trains etc. I try to make it automatic.
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