even though the superelevated tracks arent needed the september issue of model railroader had an easy way of doing it so i think i might add them in just for appearance

Yampa bob,
thanks for the info

i hope so i want a reasonably priced loco which is what bachmann is best at

do superelevated curves help with larger locos and i understand what you mean YampaBob

i model the 20th century limited but none of the models have satisfied me mainly cause none of them have the scullin disk wheels i like on the hudson

Quote from: WGL on August 29, 2008, 02:43:25 AM
NYCentralgirl,
  Might you be interested in the famed NYC 20th Century Limited, which Walthers is about to produce, circa 1949?

yes

Quote from: Yampa Bob on August 28, 2008, 10:43:23 PM
To illustrate my previous comments on track spacing, crossovers and run arounds, here are a couple pictures of my layout design.  It took over a year to design this, because I spent 11 months looking at hundreds of plans that would work on a 4 X 8 table.  Take it from someone who's been there, it's a waste of time looking at all those layouts, which are all just variations on a basic theme.  The best you can do on a small layout is maximize running, storage, operation efficiency and simplicity.

This design uses 22" outside, 18" inside, on a 4 X 8.  If you have a 5 X 9 or longer, then you can use 26" and 22", and expand the straights, which will also lengthen the run arounds. (refer to the second picture) The layout represents a point to point covering a full scale distance of 100 miles, wrapped up into loops to fit the table, and eliminates the need for reverse loops or wyes. 

Below the crossovers are doubled up to create run arounds, which are essential to efficient freight yard operatons, yet keeping track switching for passing or meeting sidings.

Note that on this plan, my final design, I used 18" on both outside and inside loops, and added short straights at the ends of the outside loop.  This was done to reduce the "loopiness" effect of the curved ends.  All my locos and cars are very short, so 18" works well.  You could do the same thing with 22"/ 22" or 24"/24".

Note also the layout is optimized for right hand (counterclockwise) running. This maximizes the run around length near the yard.  If you prefer mostly left hand running, reverse the yard.  I added the turntable only for steam locomotives to reverse directions, it's not totally necessary for diesels which consist in any orientation. 

If the table can be expanded to 10' or even 12', each crossover can be made two way by adding a crossing. With the single crossover, running operation will always be compromised for one direction or the other.   

thanks a lot for taking the time to expand and insert track plans however i dont think my niagara and my big boy/challenger will take on 18 inch curves to well due to the tender

does anyone know any good track plans for the following spaces

5 by 8
5 by 9
5 by 10

that can accomidate locomotives with centepide tenders and as large as a big boy

i have a 2-6-2 NYC from about 7 years ago and its smoke unit never over heated.  After collecting dust for 5 years one minute of pushing it along the track power on jolting stopping. after that minute it runs like its brand new. it was a great buy. also it pulls over 20 cars on level curved
18inch radius curves no problem at a slow speed

buy it if bachmann has improved from when i got mine it is a great locomotive for ho

price ranges.....

im actually going to use a transfer table and make it slightly smaller, and it is rectangular
any pictures or information on the design etc would be helpful

what are the possibilities of bachmann making hudsons and possibly streamlined hudsons
and if not who manufactuers these in ho scale

im fairly new to the hobby but always a dieheart nyc and up fan.  Im building an engine shed 24 by 20 in which i believe should give me room for 8 tracks and length clearance for big boys and challengers.  My layout is a freelanced and fictional junction of the union pacific and new york central.

also needed is suggestions on the switches i should use dividing the tracks to the engine shed that can accomadate the big boys, challengers, and niagaras with their tenders