Trampan - My Japanese Tram Layout

[shiniji]

Hello Guys,

 

I rise again too:)

 

There is also something new: Trampan

 

Since the tram has packed me fever I would like to introduce you now my idea and the construction of a small plant.

 

 

The plan is to bring Kato Unitram segments and the whole divided into three sections: City - Coastal - Country Mountain ().

 

a first draft, I have already, the later is controlled with directional analog modules (bit better handling;))

 

Enclosed are a few pictures.

 

By the way: one has an idea for a tram depot, bottom left?

 

 

Patrick:)

[IST]

Good idea!

Maybe I would try to put a two track small station on the right side of the layout, so you can control two trams in the same time.

Currently I am using this Kato building as a depot for my trams:

http://www.vonatmagazin.hu/2010/07/villamosdepo/

(As usual, text is in Hungarian, but there are some pictures also.)

[KenS]

Nice idea. That looks like it will be a compact design, but include a lot of variety.

 

I don't think it would be easy to model, but the Toden Arakawa line in Tokyo has a very compact depot, with a number of storage tracks accessed by a transfer table, rather than switches. Trains enter from the line through the depot building, then behind it the transfer table can be used to move cars to/from the storage tracks or other tracks into the depot building.

 

Google maps:

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=tokyo+japan&sll=42.033433,-71.21894&sspn=0.059416,0.073643&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=T%C5%8Dky%C5%8D+Metropolis,+Japan&ll=35.751428,139.752239&spn=0.002029,0.002301&t=h&z=19

 

Depot front view:

http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Arakawalinevehicles1.jpg

 

http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Toden-Arakawashako-2006-06-25_2.jpg

 

Transfer table:

 

http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Toden-Arakawashako-2006-06-25_1.jpg

[shiniji]

Thanks for the links, the shed I have bought 3 days ago on ebay already: D should roll in so soon, but probably it'll take one of Greenmax: D

 

Enclosed also now three images from a trial set of rails. What do you think?

 

 

Patrick:)

 

P.S. Yes, its Peco Track ;)

[quinntopia]

I really like this plan...you'll be able to fit a lot of scenery and interesting elements into a compact space!  I like the 'city to country' theme too...should be a fun project!  Good luck and thanks for sharing your pictures and ideas!

[KenS]

Looks good, although I'd suggest not taking the depot tracks all the way to the edge of the board. I think it would look better with a small boarder of landscape between the track and the edge.

[marknewton]

Nice! I'm with David about the depot, don't take the tracks all the way to the edge of the base. You might find some inspiration for a depot here...

 

http://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Hiroshima+arate&sll=34.385203,132.455293&sspn=0.354729,0.66124&g=Hiroshima&ie=UTF8&t=k&ll=34.371947,132.434489&spn=0.002772,0.005166&z=18

 

Cheers,

 

Mark.

[shiniji]

Have now designed the route, only I do not know quite what I do for the larger area freienn dne between plates where is the bent (maybe a park?

 

What do you think?

 

 

 

P.S. still attached a little picture of my new modemo tram (even the curves to the Community kato plates;)

 

 

 

Patrick

[KenS]

I think a park would be a great idea, although you could also do a small temple or a residential area (single-story houses and small businesses with very narrow streets).

 

And yes, that "Choco Den" is a great tram.  I've been thinking of buying one myself, even through it doesn't really fit what I'm modeling.

[ToniBabelony]

Ah yes, the new Modemo release. I was also thinking about getting one. But I'm not a big fan of the 2000 Series of Enoden, so I let it be.

 

Nice layout start by the way, but the curve in the middle-part seems to be a bit illogical to me.

[shiniji]

Hello Guys :D

 

Are nowadays I'm a little further, now I will just fill the open spaces and bring in some green with.

 

I have just the overhead station Tomix make the background really make them "tight" and more to create the atmosphere of the city.

 

What do you think?

 

 

now turn to three Portram Kato, Tomix a dummy and the Modemo her round.

 

 

Patrick

[ToniBabelony]

Hey great! Your layout is going places :) I can really feel the atmosphere now.

[KenS]

Looks like you're making good progress.  Do the overhead tracks go anywhere, or are they scenery?

[shiniji]

Hi guys,

 

@KenS the overhead Track is scenery ;)

 

 

Trampan now is almost ready, tonight I'll get the investment into the club for the next exhibition and will take advantage and photos:) hope you will like.

 

 

Patrick

[cteno4]

Patrick,

 

coming along! i really like your use of 2 unitram sets to do the snake effect and go under the viaduct station! really helps break up the roundy round of the basic unitram set!

 

its great to see these examples as im on the fence as to get into the unitram track or not myself (i bought one when it first came out but never unpacked it unless i really decided to use it otherwise sell it off as new). seeing yours now makes me think i may be able to do something interesting, but may mean investing some more $$ into it! oh well its only money right?!

 

more picts please!

 

cheers

 

jeff

[shiniji]

Hi Jeff,

 

Thanks, I think is so relaxed about the Oval really.

 

Then I'd like to deliver the promised pictures, like them hope:)

 

How do you find the topics plant?

 

Patrick :)

[keiman]

Like alot well done. Where did you find the pictures for the backdrop?

[cteno4]

Patrick,

 

hey great job, i like the park idea with the tram going through it! more and more tempting!

 

keiman, those backdrops come with the unitram basic track set.

 

cheers

 

jeff

[keiman]

keiman, those backdrops come with the unitram basic track set.

Pity, don't want to buy unitram set just for the backdrops

[cteno4]

Kei

 

put it out on the wanted, maybe someone will sell you theirs!

 

jeff

[KenS]

Looking good.  The green along the front provides a nice contrast to the streets and buildings.