Background: I have the bachmann diesel digital commander starter set and I am starting to have an idea of what i would like to see in my layout. I want to be able to run two trains. One with a small freight load and another with a small 3 car passenger load (i.e. mail car, sleeper car, standard passenger). I want the feeling to be of the burnt orange of west with some slight "summer" grass and some decent strata rock formations.
After looking at what I could find online, I like the look of this layout:
(http://www.caboosehobbies.com/catalog/BACHMANN/layout2/dualoval_a.jpg)
source: http://www.caboosehobbies.com/catalog/bach_track.php
I currently have a 4x8 table top built with a foam board top. The only thing I would change for the layout is to extend the width with some extra 9" straights.
I want to use the new DCC turnouts, ex: http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXJGA0&P=SM
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXJGA1&P=SM
Only downside is $30 a pop and my budget isn't the highest. ;)
I do have one passenger station that i am currently building, hopefully i can make it look this good: (http://www.atsfrr.com/Reviews/HO/Struct/WaltPortales/IMG_7262.jpg)
source: http://www.atsfrr.com/Reviews/HO/Struct/WaltPortales/Index.htm
Things I need help with:
1) Coming up with a run "schedule" for this layout
2) Industries to service with this layout
3) What years do these two diesel engines represent?
4) General recommendations ;D
Hi Zanthian:
2) Industries to service with this layout?
Answer- what ever you want.
3) What years do these two diesel engines represent
Answer- the EMD FT-A 1939 to present but only on secondary lines and tourist railroads after the 70s,
- the EMD GP 40; 1965 to the present
4) General recommendations
Answer- its your railroad, have fun with it
Dave
THB-Dave,
Thanks for the quick reply on the years. I was trying to gauge the years of the trains to see what vehicles would make sense on the layout.
As for the industries, I am trying to get input as to what might fit in the layout and what would make sense to deliver.
-Zanthian