VJM Posted March 19, 2015 Author Share Posted March 19, 2015 While it isn't at all prototypical, just about any KIHA or locomotive made it up the slope during the testing. We calculated the slope to be about double the steepness of the Hakone Tozan line. Traction tyres on the model really made a difference though. I tried a Graham Farish Class 08 shunter (no traction tyres) and it gave up half-way up the slope, spinning its wheels. Link to comment
VJM Posted March 20, 2015 Author Share Posted March 20, 2015 (edited) Edited April 24, 2021 by VJM 6 Link to comment
VJM Posted March 21, 2015 Author Share Posted March 21, 2015 (edited) Edited April 24, 2021 by VJM 3 Link to comment
ToniBabelony Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 I must say, stunning photos and a great layout with everything on it! Keep them coming! I'm really enjoying it! :) Link to comment
JR 500系 Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 When is the lighting clinic opening please? :) Link to comment
Robert46 Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 VJM that's an awesome layout.. :) cool.. Link to comment
tossedman Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 Awesomeness all around. Great layout and great photography as well. Thanks for sharing VJM. Link to comment
VJM Posted March 22, 2015 Author Share Posted March 22, 2015 (edited) Edited April 24, 2021 by VJM 4 Link to comment
HantuBlauLOL Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 Coolness overloaded! I really love your layout, thanks for sharing! I think i see the cut on one of the first photos posted here about the completed layout and managed to find the red bridge after you told me where to look. My only question is if it's not a rack line, then what kind of train could climb up to the resort station? (a Tomix Hakone Tozan set might be able to do it, but i don't know what else) Does a rack track available in N? IMHO a normal 2-4 cars EMU can do it. Extra weight and/or traction tires would improve them a lot. Link to comment
kvp Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 Does a rack track available in N? Yes, Fleischmann makes it, along with the matching locomotives. The rack sections can be paired with their track system to create a simple Riggenbach/Strub rack system. Link to comment
VJM Posted March 24, 2015 Author Share Posted March 24, 2015 (edited) Edited April 24, 2021 by VJM 6 Link to comment
VJM Posted March 25, 2015 Author Share Posted March 25, 2015 (edited) Edited April 24, 2021 by VJM 4 Link to comment
katoftw Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 that shinto shrine is awesome. the red version ins't available anymore. grrr! Link to comment
VJM Posted March 26, 2015 Author Share Posted March 26, 2015 (edited) Edited April 24, 2021 by VJM 4 Link to comment
VJM Posted March 28, 2015 Author Share Posted March 28, 2015 (edited) Edited April 24, 2021 by VJM 5 Link to comment
VJM Posted March 29, 2015 Author Share Posted March 29, 2015 (edited) Edited April 24, 2021 by VJM 5 Link to comment
VJM Posted March 31, 2015 Author Share Posted March 31, 2015 (edited) Edited April 24, 2021 by VJM 4 Link to comment
JohnD Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 Thanks for sharing new photos! Your layout shines! Link to comment
VJM Posted April 2, 2015 Author Share Posted April 2, 2015 (edited) Edited April 24, 2021 by VJM 5 Link to comment
Spaceman Spiff Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 Very nice VJM. Thanks for sharing your pictures. Spiff Link to comment
dmustu Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 The more I see of this layout the more i like it! Thanks for taking the time to share. Link to comment
stevenh Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 That is a very dangerous branch line! Or a possible expansion point :) Link to comment
VJM Posted April 3, 2015 Author Share Posted April 3, 2015 That is a very dangerous branch line! Or a possible expansion point :) I've put a buffer stop at the end of the line there since that picture was taken. We had originally put varnish on the rails to stop power to the wheels, but something still managed to get past during testing once or twice. Link to comment
kvp Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 If you run analog, then isolating the section on one side and adding a diode over that only allows reversing out of the stop section works nicely, but the stop section length should be at least the length of your longest multiple unit on that line and its deceleration distance. (to make sure everything stops in time) ps: Can you take a picture of the whole mountain line in one? I'm really courious about the incline and the cutting. Link to comment
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