Having run a few operating sessions I made more refinements to the track plan based on those experiences. The yard at Average has been shortened quite a bit, with most tracks about six feet long. Running around a train requires far less travel. There is also an escape track conveniently adjacent to the engine terminal...
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| Average: February 27, 2014 |
There is also a new industry. It's a large plant with three sidings. I just have no clue as to what they produce there...
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| Mystery Manufacturer |
I mentioned in the previous entry that the drill track at Quotidian was at the wrong end of the yard. This has been corrected and the yard redesigned to suit. Once I started detailing the structure symbols I also played around with some siding locations. Nothing major, just minor adjustments...
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| Quotidian February 28, 2014 |
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| East end: February 27, 2014 |
The Quotidian Company Mine and powerhouse are closer together with a tighter radius curve between them. The facilities for the Shay have been moved to the aisle side of the Q Co. "main"...
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| Q Co. Mine February 27, 2014 |
The siding for the Q Co quarry has also been relocated to the aisle side...
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| Q Co Quarry February 27, 2014 |
The track plan is at a state where I feel I can start construction on the real thing. The mainlines for the Class 1 railroads are pretty straight forward and, for the most part, are already in place.
I would recommend this virtual running to anyone developing a track plan. Seeing the trains going through their paces highlights problems before they are written in stone. This doesn't mean I won't still find faults. I'm sure I will. It won't be the first time I've had to tear up track and make changes.
Regards,
Frank Musick
Building a dream layout on a nightmare budget
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The Average Eastern Railroad
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