This track arangement is intended for two operators at the same time. Operator #1 uses the outside main track as a switching lead and has access to (2) storage tracks, a runaround, the industries and the carfloat without blocking the #2 operator from using their switching lead. The second operator can use the inside main track as a lead, has (2) storage tracks, a longer runaround, access to the carfloat without blocking the #1 operator from using their switching lead and access to any industries on the industrial branch (the 3rd track from the left at the frontier).
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Monday, June 27, 2011
Friday, June 24, 2011
Here is a view from near the pier end. I have placed part of the carfloat apron in it's location to help with visualization of the overall plan. The trackage on the "B" frame (near the camera) is represented mostly by centerlines because the trackage is fairly simple. Here you can see the elevated powerhouse siding on the far side of the module and how the float apron lead drops down grade.
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Track Layout
If you look closely at the Image above you may notice that there is some raised roadbed for the three tracks that come out to the end. I wanted some variety in the track elevation and not a yard that was flat as a billiard table so I cut some 1/4" luane plywood to create roadbed. The tracks that are elevated are the yard throat / main runaround which curves from left to right as it goes toward the pier end, and the lead track to the concrete and manufacturing plans which are also on the left side. The storage tracks and float apron lead drop 1/4" to the deck of the module. The siding to the powerhouse is elevated an additional 1/2". The idea is to represent a siding that once was used to deliver coal and elevated above the coal pocket, but now holds tank cars of oil from when the boilers were converted during an upgrade.
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