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Hello again with a few new ideas.
In the train yard I wish to build a transfer table. These are not as common in the USA, but were and are used. In the harbor area a mobile crane, a small train ferry, a mining area in the mid-level and a logging area in the upper level.

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Until the next idea, have a great day,

TOM

 

[TOM_1/20.3]

Thanks for the input.
The idea with the mine is to have small turntables at the crossing of the spurs in order to either unload them to the oar bunker or turn them toward the spur to assemble to a train.
The only hidden switch is the one that will lead to the lower shadow yard. I will have access from the "river" but also to the left. In the first picture of the original post the plan is rotated 90 degrees. The table will not reach the outside wall and there are access openings.

TOM

 

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Hi Thinker,
Appreciate your thoughts. I'm doing 4 foot radii, so the longest reach is just over 4 feet. I have long arms and the tables will be stable enough to climb on if necessary. I like the plan because it has a complete dogbone for reversing and a mainline oval. I loosened things up a little by removing tracks from the original plan.
TOM

 

[TOM_1/20.3]

Here we go again!
Due to the slant in the ceiling (roof) on the left side of the room, reaching three levels would be tight and the logging area would be cramped and low.
I started with the idea of mirroring the layout and one thing led to another.
The new plan looks somewhat overloaded with track:

until you see the 3D representations:

The second level becomes the logging area (still flexible as to what machines etc. will be there).
The third level is reached via switch back in the logging area and becomes the mining area:

Thankful for any critic, ideas or recommendations

TOM

 

[TOM_1/20.3]

Hello again,
After the post I realized that the left reversal loop wouldn't work, so I changed the plan slightly:

Another 3D view:

TOM

 

[TOM_1/20.3]

Hi! Another update,

The newest version showing the main layout.
The first level at about 30 inches, 18 inches above shadow station.
2nd level 10 inches higher
and the 3rd 10 inches more = top level about 50 inches over floor level.
Brown bars on the left represent 5 foot high roof supports.

Shadow station rough plan. This level should be about one foot high:

Layout projected in room:

3D views give a better impression:

South-east view of shadow station:

North-east view of main layout:

South-east view of main layout:

North-west view of main layout:

South-west view of main layout:

Open to ideas and recommendations.
Have a great day

TOM

 

[TOM_1/20.3]

And the beat goes on.

Small change in the "river" to allow better table axcess,
Steam ferry somewhat larger.
Transfer table enlarged to 36 x 40 inches to accommodate K-27.
Water and coaling at transfer table and industrial area (along main line).

3D pictures with "river" added:

Lower tressel is part of the circumferential spiral that leads from main level at 28 inches to the floor (3% grade)

Have a great day

TOM

 

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I plan on using Lenz DCC and mainly Loksound decoders. Switches will also be controlled with the Lenz. The shadow station is on the floor with any wiring (power feeds and switches) surface mounted. For the most part the tables a 28 inches high )enough room since I'm not heavy.
I will be using a computer attached to the Lenz and I have a program that should let me use an iPhone as controller.
TOM

 

[TOM_1/20.3]

Hi again,

I hope to have the room ready for some bench work some time this week.
A little tweaking of the plan to allow better shunting and driving:

Can't wait,

TOM

 

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Okay. Here we go again.
I have decided to change the shadow station to the right side in order to have better access to the layout on the left where the ceiling slopes more:

Here the 3D view (again this is floor level):

The layout itself has also evolved. I've decided on a sawmill instead of the rail ferry (for now), an oil depot and a small turntable for diesel engines. The logging area has been narrowed as well:

Here some 3D views:
West:

East:

North:

South:

Things always go slower than you expect. We are in the process of putting down the 1/4 inch plywood on the floor. Hopefully track laying of the shadow station will start soon.

Have a great day,

TOM

 

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Not again!

More revisions. I found a way to add in the train nferry. We'll see if these things work in real time.

And the 3D views:

Any recommendations appreciated,

TOM