History
- Create a history of the railroad and its industries based on and consistant with the actural history of the region and the existing industrial base of the period.
- Uses one or more prototype railroads to establish a set of operational guidelines and then create a railroad within the chosen framework.
- Layout design to achieve believable operation with plenty of action and suitably challenging.
- The layout to accommodate the owner and his interests and at least 4 operators for any public operating sessions.
- Design a walk around track plan so operators can follow their trains.
- Construction, maintenance and operation of railroad to be within the capability of the owner.
- L-girder benchwork. 1x3 and 1x4 L girders.
- Benchwork based on WWSL vers 2 portable modules. Modules are connected to each other and the benchwork with alignment pins.
- Recycle as much of the previous WWSL version 2 layout as possible.
- Railroad operating levels are between 38 and 58 inches above the floor allowing room for under layout storage and work space.
Control
- Walk around control of trains.
- Manual control of switches whenever possible.
- Train Order dispatching.
- Use of railroad manuals etc
- No signaling except at junctions with Class I or II railroads.
Human Factor
- Prepare the layout room for year round comfort and usability. Include a small crew lounge and work area.
- Create an inviting space (I feel a layout should invite the visitor/operator into the layout space)
- Storage space under the layout.
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