Single T-Track

[Nick_Burman]

Hi all,

 

 

Still considering ideas for a layout...I have a couple of questions:

 

- Is there such a thing as single-track T-Trak;

- And using the alternate spacing, which alignment should I follow for the single track, inner or outer?

 

Cheers NB

[westfalen]

My club is thinking of building some modules using this Japanese guy's standards.

 

http://space.geocities.jp/popoya2008/menu.html

 

There are a few Australian T-TRAKers with single track modules. I think they generally use the inner track location to give more space in front of the track for sidings or scenery.

[cteno4]

Nick, 

 

Lots of Japanese do single track ttrak and it seems like they choose where they want it in respect to inner or outer. Really does not matter that much as you could just scoot your single track modules in or out to match up with double track modules as long as they are not ultra deep modules.

 

Also think about moving the track in and out with some offset modules so some modules can have more scenery on the front and the train disappear a bit behind it. Also helps it not feel so much like a loop.

 

Jeff

[Nick_Burman]

Thanks all folk for the replies. My plans are for an point to point set up, so a loop is not much of an issue.

 

I would like to take the opportunity to ask one more question...my railway will be set in mountainous territory; coping with the "ups" in the modules won't be much of an issue, however how does one cope with the "downs" - ravines, gorges and other similar features, especially those which are to be crossed by the tracks.

 

Cheers NB

[westfalen]

Thanks all folk for the replies. My plans are for an point to point set up, so a loop is not much of an issue.

 

I would like to take the opportunity to ask one more question...my railway will be set in mountainous territory; coping with the "ups" in the modules won't be much of an issue, however how does one cope with the "downs" - ravines, gorges and other similar features, especially those which are to be crossed by the tracks.

 

Cheers NB

Basically, you just build the module upside down.

 

http://space.geocities.jp/popoya2008/dm5.html

 

http://space.geocities.jp/popoya2008/dm6.html

[Densha]

My plans are for an point to point set up, so a loop is not much of an issue.

I think it's nice to put the track at the background for a moment anyway, I think it could really add what Jeff said even if it's not a loop.

[Nick_Burman]

My plans are for an point to point set up, so a loop is not much of an issue.

I think it's nice to put the track at the background for a moment anyway, I think it could really add what Jeff said even if it's not a loop.

 

Sure, indeed. Making the tracks "wander"  from one side to the other of the modules is also on my plans.

 

Cheers NB