Comments on: My Track Plan http://www.polyweb.com/dans_rr/blog/index.php/archives/14 Stories about building my model railroad and other things found along the tracks Tue, 19 Oct 2010 17:06:22 -0700 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.1 By: ANDREW http://www.polyweb.com/dans_rr/blog/index.php/archives/14/comment-page-1#comment-14881 ANDREW Sun, 16 Mar 2008 19:17:53 +0000 http://www.polyweb.com/dans_rr/blog/?p=14#comment-14881 Thanks for the reply, I am thinking about cutting the vertical clearance even more and adding kevlar (60 pound fishing "firewire" strands) epoxied to the bottom of the roadbed for additional stiffnes and rigidity Thanks for the reply, I am thinking about cutting the vertical clearance even more and adding kevlar (60 pound fishing “firewire” strands) epoxied to the bottom of the roadbed for additional stiffnes and rigidity

]]> By: Daniel Swearingen http://www.polyweb.com/dans_rr/blog/index.php/archives/14/comment-page-1#comment-14140 Daniel Swearingen Sun, 29 Jul 2007 00:31:29 +0000 http://www.polyweb.com/dans_rr/blog/?p=14#comment-14140 <p>ANDREW Says:<br /> July 28th, 2007 at 1:43 pm e<br /> Great web site. I am also adapting Malcolm’s layout to a 9′x11′ using standard ho equipment (did not think I could afford the HOn3 stuff, and now that mdc/roundhouse is out of the picture — $$$$$$). I’m a first time builder, collected lots of MDC cars shorter than 40′ with small loco’s. My plan includes (2) 18″ radius helix, 2.75% grade, am I nuts? (your honest opinion would be helpful).<br /> Andrew</p> <p>DAN WRITES:<br /> Hi Andrew,</p> <p>Your plan sounds like a great way to go. If you strive to keep cars 40’ and shorter the trains you make will look long (and run well). I admit those modern 90’ car stacks are cool but that’s as long as three 30-footers. I plan on lots of short cars and 50-foot passenger cars. Engines are 4-4-0, 4-6-0, and 2-8-0’s.</p> <p>The helixes are a good way to go too. My only advice is making sure you can stand up inside the helix to clean the track. If there’s a mountain above it you may need to make it so you can lift it out. </p> ANDREW Says:
July 28th, 2007 at 1:43 pm e
Great web site. I am also adapting Malcolm’s layout to a 9′x11′ using standard ho equipment (did not think I could afford the HOn3 stuff, and now that mdc/roundhouse is out of the picture — $$$$$$). I’m a first time builder, collected lots of MDC cars shorter than 40′ with small loco’s. My plan includes (2) 18″ radius helix, 2.75% grade, am I nuts? (your honest opinion would be helpful).
Andrew

DAN WRITES:
Hi Andrew,

Your plan sounds like a great way to go. If you strive to keep cars 40’ and shorter the trains you make will look long (and run well). I admit those modern 90’ car stacks are cool but that’s as long as three 30-footers. I plan on lots of short cars and 50-foot passenger cars. Engines are 4-4-0, 4-6-0, and 2-8-0’s.

The helixes are a good way to go too. My only advice is making sure you can stand up inside the helix to clean the track. If there’s a mountain above it you may need to make it so you can lift it out.

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