Large Scale Central

Switching Layout - first go

Hello:

Before I get my indoor layout started I decided to set up a temporary switching layout.

Seven switches with three blocks. I used the track.app to design it.

Open to your suggestions and feedback.

Very similar to track puzzle called “Time Saver.” Posted on this forum and others. I have also seen them at train shows too. To much mind thinking for this old man to try.

https://gdlines.org/GDLines/Timesaver.html

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I do want to build one to watch others burn the coal trying to beat each other’s time!

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Our club sets up a Time Saver at the local shows for the kids to play on.

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Brian;

Try searching for Inglenook Sidings. I built the layout in OO/HO, and had a version built into my garden railroad. It’s more simplistic (only 3 sidings + an arrival track) but still lots of fun,

Best, David Meashey

Looks great Brian, you’ll have a lot of fun!

In case you feel like changing things in the future, here are some resources,
https://www.wymann.info/ShuntingPuzzles/

And if you’re wanting to incrementally hone your shunting skills, this is a fun (and free) online game.