Union & Phillipsburg This variation on a kidney could be called a "peanut"—at a mere 20" X 37" it lives up to the name, yet it packs a lot of potential action. With no grades and no cut track pieces, it's an easy build. The space-expanding backdrop divider (thick blue diagonal line) is optional; leaving it out is recommended if you prefer not modifying structures to fit against it. Notes on operation: Although two trains can be run simultaneously, it would be a challenge to do much switching with two trains on the layout, especially if you need to use a runaround. At a minimum, insulators would need to be installed at the two crossovers for two-train operation; however, using DCC would simplify wiring and operation.
NOTES This layout can be built using Märklin track or Rokuhan track. Because of the design of Märklin and Rokuhan switches, there are no limitations on where remote-control switches can be used. Download AnyRail source file (right-click and choose Save Target As...) Copyright © 2007-2013 by David K. Smith. All Rights Reserved. |