Despite rumors to the contrary, I do think through things before I start tearing into the layout, even if I don't draw up lots of detailed plans.
White River Junction is a perfect example of that. I have several of the key structures completed, so it's merely a matter of finding a place for the scene that makes the most sense.
When you descend the stairs into the basement and look straight ahead you're looking at the longest, straightest wall in the basement - one with no obstructions along it's entire 30+ foot length. Seems to me THAT'S the best place to put a long, skinny, and relatively straight scene such as White River Junction.
Here's a quick sketch worked up from the White River Junction elements in Bernie's book. (This same plan also shows where Essex Junction fits in). Obviously this isn't a full track plan but it will give you an idea of how the pieces could fit together - rather effectively I think.
Two things - I'll likely build this scene as a series of Free-Mo compatible module sections with the idea that it would be easy to move it or sell it at some point.
Secondly, don't be looking for construction to start anytime soon - I made a commitment to the better half that the existing layout will look "finished" before adding any more benchwork to the space!
3 comments:
I like the plan Marty. Having passed over the yard while going over it on interstate 91, it layouts just like the prototype.
Jim Fellows
Once you have that built as a Free-mo scene, perhaps we'll look forward to having it included in various events, like the Springfield show (if you plan to take it out for travelling that is). Either way, looking forward to seeing that come to fruition once you get to that point.
That would be a lot of modules to haul to a show.
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