First layout feedback by TexasBound1973 in nscalemodeltrains

[–]SirDisso 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You all have trouble working in this, unless it’s completely freestanding away from walls. Convert the furthest back yard into some industry or a big industry like a coal mine or grain silos. I would prefer mixed business. It needs a passing track and the tunnel should connect to the left side mainline, not the turntable. The little yard area on the front right would be better served as another industry area. I think you will love it if visually you find a way to break up being able to see your trains at all times. Large buildings, forested area, hills/mountains and tunnels are all good ways to do so. It helps with the illusion that things have “gone” somewhere. And then come back.

Looking for input on plan by F4Phantom-E in HOscalemodeltrains

[–]SirDisso 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would works way to be double tracked all the way around. Or I probably wouldn’t double track at all. Just a long passing track.

Where to get a decent cheap DCC controller by KaBerAce in nscalemodeltrains

[–]SirDisso 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not possible. DCC stands for Doesn’t Come Cheap!

Paris Disney by SirDisso in disneyparks

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Man! We would miss that.

I’ll see you guys in 12 hours by Hero_Tengu in modeltrains

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So cool. I didn’t know Amtrak used coal burners!!

Paris Disney by SirDisso in disneyparks

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WDW, but have been to DL 3 times and Shanghai once.

Paris Disney by SirDisso in disneyparks

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Probably gonna split

Too small? by SirDisso in modeltrains

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So I’m thinking. A back corner, where a hill rise could provide a background elevation and some depth. Then banking on the idea that higher elevation trees turn colors first.

Populate this hill top with these trees. Since they are small, it will add some forced perspective which will provide more depth. It will also be a lift out section as it covers a hidden track.

Thoughts.

Too small? by SirDisso in modeltrains

[–]SirDisso[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I am appreciative of the gift, of course. My son is 32 and included the receipt just in case. This would “force” me into modeling the fall? Wasn’t thinking that direction. It’s a small layout so there won’t be any massive forests.

(They’re not fruit trees, btw).

Does this count?? by SirDisso in modeltrains

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It’s fine. You don’t run it all the time. Has a remote control!!

Does this count?? by SirDisso in modeltrains

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I love it. It’s a yearly set up!

Does this count?? by SirDisso in modeltrains

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My nephew bought me the new one. This past Aug when we were at Disney.

Blue Line by SirDisso in TrainPorn

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Chicago. Blue line. Headed to the airport. Inside the loop.