OK, I have built benchwork and subroadbed. I'm now ready to begin layout. I'm planning to design the track layout and streets and roads, then actually install the roadbed and track so I can get the train moving. Then, I will start work on scenery etc. Does this make sense?
Posted by sfezebras (Member # 420) on :
Makes great sense to me. I've been modeling over 20 years now and have always planned the track and just put in the roads wherever they fit. I guess I'll never learn. I once had a roundhouse with no way for the workers to get to it, let alone park their vehicles when they got there!
Posted by JMH (Member # 331) on :
My thinking is that you should first have a location, which leads to a reason for a railroad and then the terrain should lead to the "how to" of what you build where. In otherwords, if you need a bridge to get from one place to another.... or if you need to level a hill, or take a side out to put in say a roundhouse, then you should demonstrate that. I guess if you just want to run the trains, that is cool too.
Posted by millcstl (Member # 60) on :
Richy, Is your layout a "tabletop" type so far? If so you leave yourself many options for track plan, but you do limit yourself somewhat as to landscaping possibilities. If you are modeling a "water level route" like in a river valley or along a marshy coastline the tabletop will work out fine. How big is your pike? Scott