Posted by richarddschivley (Member # 274) on :
Trying again, to post location of my pictures.
Posted by richarddschivley (Member # 274) on :
Oh, well.
I guess I must be doing something wrong. If anyone is interested in viewing my pictures, you'll have to go to: www.yahoo.com Click on clubs, enter a user name/password, search for: algoma central modeller, click on photos, R.D. Schivley's HO Layout In Progress. Let me know if any of you have seen the photos. Thanks, Richard 
Posted by JMH (Member # 331) on :
I found them, after having to join Yahoo and then join your club. How did you design the layout? Did you use any planning tools, or just the Armstrong grid plan method?
Posted by richarddschivley (Member # 274) on :
JHM...Sorry, you had to go through so much, to see my pictures.
I'm afraid I'm not familiar with the, "Armstrong Grid Plan Method", unless you are referring to simply, making something up, as you go. I first measured the available room size and space, allowing for access to and from my doorways. I then drew out a simple sketch of the bench work, and added the rail patterns, on top of it. I wasn't planning to have a lot of sidings and yards, but rather, country side with some fairly, rugged terrain. I added the turn table and roundhouse at one turn around area and haven't decided yet, for sure what else I'll place in the other, limited spaces. I was more concerned with the ability to run several trains at one time, rather than a proto-typical railroad. I just like lots of action! People who see the layout are all, pretty-much, "taken in", with all the movements! Sometimes I wish I had done things a little bit different, but after all, who hasn't had second thoughts from time to time? When you place 2 double mainlines on 3ft. wide benches, it just about takes up all of the useable space. So, be honest, what do you think of the arrangement, I came up with? Now, that you understand what my thinking is, or, has been. I'm always interested in other opinions. Thanks, for your input. Regards, Richard 
Posted by JMH (Member # 331) on :
The Armstrong method simply had you design a layout by using a predetermined size, kind of like using graph paper.
I like the density of your design. You sure found a way to get so much in a realatively small space. I was impressed with you incorporation of changin levels in such a small area. Some people use hidden helix to change levels. I know one guy who wanted to model on diferent levels, so he used the helix to get from one to the other. Each level was at about a foot above the other. In this way he got even more action in a small 10x10 room. He even made it modular in concept so he could move it. Each module was on wheels.
I shall look forward to it growing and also to see how you finish it with scenery.
Posted by richarddschivley (Member # 274) on :
Well, here goes......
Try viewing my layout at the following site.
http://clubs.yahoo.com/clubs/farmvillevamodeltrains
...Richard
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Posted by shamus (Member # 657) on :
Hi Richard, tried to look at your photo's, and got this message.
"Sorry! You have reached a Members-Only area"
How can I see them?. Why not join http://www.trainorders.com
that's where some of my photo's are held and diplayed at carious forums.
cheers
Paul
Posted by richarddschivley (Member # 274) on :
Shamus...
Sorry about the blunder! I forgot that members are only permitted to see the pictures.
If you go to Yahoo.com you can sign-up for the free membership, join any of hundreds, of clubs, etc.
If you do this, look at my photos under: Farmville,VA. Club.
It is free to sign-on to the clubs @ Yahoo.
...Richard
Posted by shamus (Member # 657) on :
Hi Richard,
I joined and got to your website at last. Nice photo's, I do like the overview shot, what is all the white material? Plaster bandage?.
Doesn't look as if you can post a photo from Yahoo as it doesn't give the photo name. Anyway, what I saw, I liked and it will when the scenery starts, look great.
cheers friend
Shamus
Posted by richarddschivley (Member # 274) on :
Shamus...
Thanks, for going through all the trouble to find my pictures.
The white stuff, is Woodland Scenics, plaster cloth.
I decided, before I started this project, to have a layout designed to run 4 trains at one time, from conventional, cab control.
With so much track, on the 3ft. wide benchwork, there is little space left for any businesses, or towns, etc.
Therefore, I chose to, simply, run the trains through a, country-side, comprised of a lot of mountains and rugged terrain.
In the center of the loop area, in front of the mountain, will be a lake. There will be a river running under the bridges, and of course, in the other loop area, a turntable and roundhouse.
All of this is situated in the office, of my autobody repair business. My customers and their children, in particular, really seem to enjoy, model railroading. Their eyes, light-up, when the trains start to move. 1, then 2, then 3, and finally, the fourth train makes it's way around the layout, passing one another, going in and out of the tunnels.....it's just a lot of fun, for everyone! 
Although, I have, in a way, handicapped myself, with so much track and little else, the general feeling is a good one.
As long I like it and the response from others, is positive, I'll just let it ride, like it is.
The landscaping will be worked on more this fall and winter.
I'll keep in touch with you and post more pictures @ Yahoo.com as the work progresses.
Thanks, for your input, any suggestions, as what else I might try, I'd be interested in your thoughts.
Happy, RR'ing, Shamus!!!
...Friends, Richard
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Posted by shamus (Member # 657) on :
Hi Richard,
A title for your railroad "Watching the trains run by".
This has been done in the past with a guy over here in the UK, he took it to an exhibition, and the public went mad with it. Sometimes the general public gets bored I think with all this slow switching, sometimes it's nice to watch trains run by.
cheers my friend, by the way, I noted I am 10 years older than you. (Puppy)
Here's a pic from my new area.
Shamus
Posted by richarddschivley (Member # 274) on :
Shamus...
How do you deal with dust? Is your layout in a controlled, environment?
My mother's people, were from England. Their last name, as well as my, middle name, is: DYER. It would be nice if I could trace the family history.
Keep the photos, coming. The work you have done, is, SUPER!
...Richard
Posted by shamus (Member # 657) on :
Hi Richard,
My railroad room is a spare bedroom 14' by 11' no dust problems. More photo's within a week or so.