How to Design a Small Switching Layout by Lance Mindheim

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How to Design a Small Switching Layout by Lance Mindheim

Soft Cover

70 pages

Table of Contents

Introduction1

Step 1: Strategic Planning3

Step 2: Setting the Bench Work Footprint9

Step 3: Establishing 'Scenery Only Zones' 13

Step 4: Industry Selection and Planning17

Step 5: Rough in Your Structure Locations 26

NOW FOR THE TRACK

Step 6: Setting Some Specifications33

Step 7: Yards and Staging40

Step 8: Setting the Main Line Route49

Step 9: Drawing the Secondary Track52

Final Wrap Up61

Appendix A: Making the Drawing62

Appendix B: Operations Tips65

Appendix C: Two Bonus Plans67

Do you have designer's block? Get over the hump with this step by step guide to designing a small switching layout.

Learn how to:

-Set priorities

-Pick the best bench work footprint

-Choose the best industries

-Set track specifications

-Design secondary track

-Lay out the main line route

-Compose your scenes

-Avoid common pitfalls

-Pull it all together

And much more!

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