Reconsideration of Track Plan

The previous plan 'Myrtle West' in which the main station area was staging has been dropped. Although it was a good candidate for a layout with alot of scenery I have come to the realisation that, to me personally, nothing comes close to 'operation per sq foot' of layout space as a shunting yard layout.

Back in June 2001, I happen to buy Model Railroader and a layout by American Jonathan Jones always stuck in my mind. I also wondered how this guy living in a New York apartment could derive hours of fun from his 2 x 10 foot layout!

He beautifully writes that "While the mega-layouts are undeniable fun to operate, challenging to build, and inspirational, I feel that small layouts like mine can be just as powerful in those same respects". That really had a profound affect and I began to realise that one doesn't need a huge layout. For anyone who wants further information, Jonathan Jones' layout can be read in Model Railroader - May 2001.

So hence I have reverted to a track plan that is based on a fictional country terminus. I have added a couple of small industries, a Goods Shed, Cattle Yard from the main, a silo or cement works (undecided) and a small engine depot. Here are some pictures of the work in progress.

Cheers







As requested by Rob here is a track plan of "Myrtle" - click on picture to enlarge.