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Track Plan





This part has changed a few times, since the first plan I was going to use.  Below here is the current track plan that is being used.  Further below is the old plan that I was going to use.  Also my list of Given and Druthers for this layout.

Layout at a Glance
Name: B & B Railways – Waterloo Subdivision (tale end of sub.)
Scale: HO (1:87)
Prototype: Freelance – Inspired by Ontario Northland and CN
Locale: Southern Ontario – South portion of the Network
Era: Present (2012)
Mainline run:
Minimum Radius: 24”
Minimum turnout: no. 5 /6 on main line no. 4 & 4.5 on industrial tracks
Maximum grade: 0%
Benchwork: domino grid work-3.5” plywood strips
Height: 46” from the floor
Roadbed: Cork
Track: code 100 on the main and code 83 on sidings and industries
Scenery:
Backdrop:
Control: RTI Wireless Control

Givens
  1. The railroad will be designed for operation by a single person But no more than two people
  2. Aisles shall be a minimum of 36″ width (where plausible).
  3. Suitable space around the workbench shall be maintained.
  4. The scale shall be HO (1/87)
  5. Control shall be RTI Wireless System
  6. Visible mainline radius shall be at least 28”
  7. The minimum switch shall be #4, with either #5 or #6 on main line.
  8. The railroad era shall be kept current.
  9. The railroad will incorporate one Subdivison of three total;
  10. The Yard will be part of the focal point
  11. The railroad shall, incorporate in a predominant manner: Northern Ontario theme railroad.  There is a Gravel pit, and several small industries.The railroad shall have at least one continuous run mainline
  12. All switches shall be controlled though the RTI Wireless System
Druthers
  1. Operation shall be of prime focus, casual rail fanning shall be supported.
  2. The railroad will be around most of the basement walls with a center island
  3. The railroad shall be designed so as to maximize mainline the quality of run.
  4. The trains shall pass through each scene only once during a run.
  5. Large radius curves shall be used wherever practical.
  6. ME code 100 weathered rail on atlas concrete ties for the main line, ME weathered code 83 for sidings and industries, and fast track switches used
  7. All rolling stock shall utilize metal wheel sets and kadee spring couplers
  8. Modern engines running today will be used, with others facing retirement, or other duties
  9. Keep bringing in new power when permitted
  10. Passenger service will work in conjunction with regular freight
  11. There would be a signal system either CTC or ABS
  12. Benchwork will be formed using 5 or 7ply  plywood in 3”x8’ sections (3/4 plywood)

This is the other track plan that I was going to use
This is a design of the last part of the Waterloo Subdivision on the B & B Railway Network.  I designed this layout so it would be similar to a branch line, but with a bit more traffic to move.  This is the end of the line on my freelance layout.  I wanted something a bit smaller to work with and that was a lot easier to move if that was later down the road, then it was a simple way to track back to Lancashire Yard, which is the starting point on the Sub.  There is a interchange that is based on Franz, on the CP/CN line in Northern Ontario, in this case this will be my interchange with the Lake Erie and Northern Railway.  The LE&N use to run here in Cambridge, before CP took it over, and it was an electrical railway back then too.

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