Previously I commented on how I was operating my layout and although that was fun, it got me thinking what if I ran one movement from staging, through the station, then back to staging - basically operating the continuous layout in a point-to-point fashion.
So, lately, after work I have now been running one movement just like this and it really does feel alot more realistic and prototypical. I have 19 movements to complete and on two occasions, there is either a meet or cross. All trains have to stop at the station for a crew change. This makes the operating session stretch out little.
Every evening, I may run maybe 3 or 4 movements which takes about 30 mins, then do some odd job in the shed and then close off for the day. Very relaxing!
I currently have five staging tracks, so I had to create a shelve to cater for the extra wagons and rolling-stock which is near the staging/fiddle tracks.
The following is the list of movements
-->So, lately, after work I have now been running one movement just like this and it really does feel alot more realistic and prototypical. I have 19 movements to complete and on two occasions, there is either a meet or cross. All trains have to stop at the station for a crew change. This makes the operating session stretch out little.
Every evening, I may run maybe 3 or 4 movements which takes about 30 mins, then do some odd job in the shed and then close off for the day. Very relaxing!
I currently have five staging tracks, so I had to create a shelve to cater for the extra wagons and rolling-stock which is near the staging/fiddle tracks.
The following is the list of movements
Here are some photos from the ops:
