CSX Hanover Subdivision 3.0

[mu26aeh]

Ken threw a picture of the V&O track plan at me this evening.  On first look, the general flow might be something to ponder on .... 🤔



This was posted in a FB group, looks to be from RMC March 1973

[Philip H]

Well if the staff at MR can do we be MR&T as this years N scale project layout I think
Adapting the V&O would be top shelf.

[davefoxx]

@mu26aeh,

Allen McClelland expanded that version of the V&O before it was dismantled.  You should try to find that track plan, too, because he made some interesting modifications to the old section during the reconstruction, e.g., the revision of the yard at Jimtown and the addition of a staging yard in the dispatcher's office.

Hope this helps,
DFF

[Wolf N Works]

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[Ed Kapuscinski]

I have a few thoughts on using the V&O plan.

First, the subject is very different. Obviously you know that, but it means that things like vertical separation doesn't make the same sense it did for Allen.

Second, the V&O was visionary, but it also included very pioneering ideas, both good and bad. There has been a lot of thought on layout design since.

If you haven't read it, go get Thomas Klimoski's book: https://www.thomasklimoski.com/book It's worth every page.

I think you were also talking about primarily just using the V&O as an inspiration for flow and fitting things into your space. From that perspective it's a smart thing to do, just keep those things in mind.

Also, I am hereby volunteering to help develop the plan. I think I've said that before, but I'm making it official now.
You can ask @DeltaBravo about how that's (mostly) worked out on his WM layout.

[mu26aeh]

I think you were also talking about primarily just using the V&O as an inspiration for flow and fitting things into your space. From that perspective it's a smart thing to do, just keep those things in mind.

Also, I am hereby volunteering to help develop the plan. I think I've said that before, but I'm making it official now.
You can ask @DeltaBravo about how that's (mostly) worked out on his WM layout.

Yes, merely as flow and fitting.  Kinda like I did with @Bendtracker1 bench work plans for my current 2.0.

[mu26aeh]

Little bit of sanding, then some paint.  Ready for drop ceiling soon !




Think I'd rather ballast than mud....

[mu26aeh]

@DeltaBravo and I did some horse trading and I ended up with this beauty.  Could it be ?  Perhaps I'm backdating my layout to the days of WM steam ?

[davefoxx]

Is that the roundhouse that used to be Lee’s?  I’m sure he’d love it, if you were to install it, fix it up nicely, and then abandon and tear it down. 

DFF

[mu26aeh]

Is that the roundhouse that used to be Lee’s?  I’m sure he’d love it, if you were to install it, fix it up nicely, and then abandon and tear it down. 

DFF

No, Lee said his roundhouse was off limits.  For some reason he doesn't trust the kitty company 

[davefoxx]

No, Lee said his roundhouse was off limits.  For some reason he doesn't trust the kitty company 

He hates the C&O for what happened after the C&O took control of the B&O and then what the C&O/B&O did to the WM when they took control it.  I was modeling the C&O the first time I met him.  I was afraid he was going to kick me out of his house when I posed two C&O GP9s on his Casselman Crossing scene.

DFF

[mu26aeh]

Well, now I gotta give more room for Ag-Com, as I'll need to model the parking lot and truck loading to showcase these new models from Baldylox

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1135313190/n-scale-feed-trailer?ref=shop_home_active_1

[mu26aeh]

Picked this up today, thanks to @wm3798 , now I got a place to store all of my equipment.  And buy a whole lot more

[mu26aeh]

Here's assembled pic, map/blueprint cabinet.  Lots of storage potential there 😁

[MK]

I love me one of those!  But they are pricey though.