I changed my layout so I could use my passing siding and to have a classification yard. The #6 turnouts are a bit too long for a 4X8 layout. The classification yard was okay but still I need a longer space. I am going to revert to the World's Greatest Hobby layout with the extra track shoved in. I was able to do switching with both layouts but I like the more crowded aspect of the previous version. I can do a classification yard later on using the caboose track by extending it onto another 4X8 sheet. I would also like to have a runaround on it to increase my "mainline" trackage. I am eventually going to get some sheets of 2" thick 4X8 foam insulation for my groundwork. That's something for the future.
Yeah, it should be if I can pull it off. I have been able to do a limited amount of yard switching with both layouts. This train was assembled by breaking up a longer train that was being pulled by my U25B. I used the SW7 to reassemble the train and put some cars away. I am enjoying being able to do switching now as opposed to just running around in circles. It sometimes takes about twenty minutes to reshuffle cars and get a new locomotive out and on the line.
Very cool, 👍
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I changed my layout so I could use my passing siding and to have a classification yard. The #6 turnouts are a bit too long for a 4X8 layout. The classification yard was okay but still I need a longer space. I am going to revert to the World's Greatest Hobby layout with the extra track shoved in. I was able to do switching with both layouts but I like the more crowded aspect of the previous version. I can do a classification yard later on using the caboose track by extending it onto another 4X8 sheet. I would also like to have a runaround on it to increase my "mainline" trackage. I am eventually going to get some sheets of 2" thick 4X8 foam insulation for my groundwork. That's something for the future.
That's gonna be pretty cool 👍
Yeah, it should be if I can pull it off. I have been able to do a limited amount of yard switching with both layouts. This train was assembled by breaking up a longer train that was being pulled by my U25B. I used the SW7 to reassemble the train and put some cars away. I am enjoying being able to do switching now as opposed to just running around in circles. It sometimes takes about twenty minutes to reshuffle cars and get a new locomotive out and on the line.
@@chessieandjack I did have a 4x8 with a run in circles track but my new layout is a point to point 👍