N Scale Still Rules!
After a hiatus of some years in the Model Railroading hobby, I've decided that I need to do something with all this MR Stuff I have stored in my garage. Decided to convert to Code 55 rail just because it just looks so dang cool compared to my old code 80. I'm thinking I want to build a little C55 test track. And test all my old stuff. I'm gonna design something with XtrkCad and see what I can do. XTrkCad is a free software package for designing model railroads, made by Sillub Technology. Just thought it would be fun to see what will run and what won't. I've got a little stash of low profile wheel sets around here somewhere in the (ugh) garage. I know I'm gonna have to dig those up as most of my wheelsets are "pizza cutters" made for code 80 track. Here's the challenge...I made a little stop by my LHS and picked up some track. All Atlas Code 55. Current Rail inventory: 2 pieces Superflex (30 inches long) 1 Each No. 5 right turnouts 1 Each No. 5 left turnouts 1 pkg (6 pcs.) 30.609R (at least 2 pc. for the turnouts) 3 pkg 11.25R full curve 3 pkg 12.5R full curve 5 pkg 6in Straight. Don't feel like you have to use it all. But you can't really go over. It ain't a test or quiz. Just want to see how many different things we can think of. Plus I'm a little rusty when it comes to this stuff. Here's a visual: Click picture for a bigger visual Try it yourself! Thanx, TexasT's |
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