Visit to Darren's Place

On Saturday I had the pleasure to visit Darren's layout. I was looking forward to seeing his layout all week because it was very similar to mine conceptually. Craig was kind enough to take me with him and in 30 mins we had arrived.

The layout is very well planned out. There is just enough track where you really scream for more which kind of keeps you tuned in and focused. The aisle are very wide enough so there is no bumping into any obstacles. Up to seven industries can be shunted which can keep anyone busy for hours making and breaking up trains, just like what I am trying to achieve on my layout

Really had a very thoughtful experience and came away with some wonderful ideas that Darren kindly shared with us, such as cutting the sleepers from the peco track and spacing it to NSW or Vic prototype, methods to change points with 99c switches, using code 75 points which now I am tempted to do myself.

I am really looking forward to a (pseudo) operating session which I think will be alot of fun.

Here are some photos:

Aisle width:


Below - Track Spacing:


Geoff concentrates:


Lovely weathered loco:


Crew Area (with TV!)