Large Scale Central

Trackwork at Pearce

Track and Trestles
#1

One bit of my railroad is at the end of a “peninsula” of garden into the yard. There’s a lot of space there, and I planned to have a siding there, for a town named Pearce, after the late, and good friend, Tiny Pearce. Last year I put a long siding there, but operationally, it was a nightmare, since there was no runaround, and pulling out 12 cars was a huge problem. So, a bit of fiddling, and I came up with this for a trackplan.

Yesterday I fixed up the two switches for the initial lead-in.

I’ve also fixed the hard grade there, eased it to a smaller one.

#2

Ah ha! That last sentence answers my question. I think our problems pulling cars was mostly due to the grade. The run-around and sidings will help too and add more operational interest. Just make sure you have a good strong bumper at the end of the coal trestle. We don’t want to see this again :smiley:

(http://jbrr.com/Pics/Events/TrainOps/2010/IMG_8670.JPG)

#3

seems like someone didn’t apply sand quick enough, and was running to fast, Jon… hehehe

#4

You punted that half-brick a good 5 feet, you were moving!

#5
Bob McCown said:
You punted that half-brick a good 5 feet, you were moving!
I was the conductor on that train. Wern't me !!!!!
#6

Engineer reporting the incident to the Director of Operations…

(http://lsc.cvsry.com/Post/Train-Ops_2010_006-800.jpg)

#7

I see nuthink…:wink:

It was 'punted" about 1" and rolled down the hill…:wink:

#8

Hey what happened to all of Bob’s hair in that picture? According to his comic picture he has lots. HeHeHe

Chuck

#9

Chuck, that’s what happens when you have to put up with us. :slight_smile:

#10

No kidding! You try running this site for 11 years and see how fast YOUR hair falls out. :slight_smile:

#11

Boy Randy, you got that right.:smiley: and =D

#12
Bob McCown said:
No kidding! You try running this site for 11 years and see how fast YOUR hair falls out. :)
Heck, mine didn't need that much excuse :( On the other hand, it is 13 years since the first grandchild arrived :P
#13
Bob McCown said:
No kidding! You try running this site for 11 years and see how fast YOUR hair falls out. :)
Not to mention turning a different color........;)

Oh, and BTW, while we’re on the subject, I like the new track arrangement. …:wink:

#14
Bob McCown said:
No kidding! You try running this site for 11 years and see how fast YOUR hair falls out. :)
Don't blame me!
#15

Hey Rooster share some feathers with old Bob to help cover his head from the sun. Hehehe

#16

I’m going to have to move the switches BACK a couple of feet. The curve right ahead of the last switch is too small, about a 3’ radius. Too tight!

#17

Reverse the switches and make the outside loop the passing siding.

#18

Restricted trackage! Keep the k outta there

#19

I tweaked the switch location a bit, and I think it’ll work out the way it is. Had a half-dozen of 30 foot cars and clearance and curve seem ok. Once I get the other switch in place I’ll be able to run a loco and check things out. But, yea, restricted trackage!

#20

Might have to restrict the 40’ cars as well. Could make that very interesting.