I searched MLS forums and found some references (from 2005) to Inglenook Sidings in the archives, but could not find any reference to an operating G-gauge model layout for Inglenook Sidings. Has anyone done this?
I have played the computer version at Inglenook Sidings. I think it is mislabeled "Riverside Yards" (which is a different shunting scenario).
I have seen various websites that show an HO gauge layout of Inglenook Sidings can be made in a 4 foot X 1 foot space. This requires the use of "short" cars to keep the size of the minimalist layout small. Details can be found at Model Railways Shunting Puzzles.
I'm in the brainstorming stage of "What would it take to build a G-gauge layout of Inglenook Sidings?". My plan is to build an indoors track powered layout. Small size is a consideration, but not so important as to compromise the car lengths to bobber caboose length. The 8 cars would be typical 4-axle LGB boxcar length.
I plan to use Kadee couplers (and magnets) for automatic coupling/uncoupling.
A robust locomotive design is important to avoid stripped gears from the number of direction reversals required. This is far different from running circles around a continuous loop. I've got 2 Bachmann 4-6-0's but I don't think they would last very long. I've got 2 LGB Moguls, but if the gears wear out, replacement gears may be an issue since LGB went out of business.
Any experiences, suggestions, guidelines from anyone that has done this layout in G-gauge would be appreciated.
I have played the computer version at Inglenook Sidings. I think it is mislabeled "Riverside Yards" (which is a different shunting scenario).
I have seen various websites that show an HO gauge layout of Inglenook Sidings can be made in a 4 foot X 1 foot space. This requires the use of "short" cars to keep the size of the minimalist layout small. Details can be found at Model Railways Shunting Puzzles.
I'm in the brainstorming stage of "What would it take to build a G-gauge layout of Inglenook Sidings?". My plan is to build an indoors track powered layout. Small size is a consideration, but not so important as to compromise the car lengths to bobber caboose length. The 8 cars would be typical 4-axle LGB boxcar length.
I plan to use Kadee couplers (and magnets) for automatic coupling/uncoupling.
A robust locomotive design is important to avoid stripped gears from the number of direction reversals required. This is far different from running circles around a continuous loop. I've got 2 Bachmann 4-6-0's but I don't think they would last very long. I've got 2 LGB Moguls, but if the gears wear out, replacement gears may be an issue since LGB went out of business.
Any experiences, suggestions, guidelines from anyone that has done this layout in G-gauge would be appreciated.