Hi guys, I'm looking ahead (way ahead) to when I finish constructing the first stage of my layout (the main station and part of the mainline) and am looking ahead to the second stage. I really want a decent sized dock area where the idea is the trains are supplying a naval vessel (probably a destroyer or frigate depending on space), as I don't have a goods yard I figure the best option would be to combine the two. The layout is set in the 1930's so this dock is a vital part of the arms race (a bit of narrative always improves things). Being in the north east of england (near/in Newcastle) the primary freight will be coal.
However I know next to nothing about the operation of goods yards and not too much about the needs of steam engines so I thought it best to put it to you esteemed forum members, I'm afraid there is no prize but you would have my eternal gratitude!
Anyway to the nuts and bolts.
- Entering the area are three lines; one freight and a double track mainline, this same combination must leave the area too.
- I really want at least one turntable, possibly a second mini one (a homebuild most likely) to load the ship.
- I would like a long straight goods shed, preferably one that can accommodate 4 through lines, however this isn't essential.
- The ship will be situated on the left hand side, towards the bottom of the L shaped board. However don't worry about leaving too much space for it as I can extend it a bit towards the left to accommodate the ship.
- Freight will be arriving from both directions.
Here is a link to a plan of the baseboard that the layout would have to fit:
Baseboard
Don't feel too constrained by the dimensions, there's a bit of flexibility with the width and a few triangular bits can always be added to corners to allow tighter curves (though second radius a minimum please).
Please feel free to go crazy with sidings etc., though bear in mind being a dock there's a lot of opportunity for some good scenics!
Cheers!
EDIT: Here's some inspiration, dock
However I know next to nothing about the operation of goods yards and not too much about the needs of steam engines so I thought it best to put it to you esteemed forum members, I'm afraid there is no prize but you would have my eternal gratitude!
Anyway to the nuts and bolts.
- Entering the area are three lines; one freight and a double track mainline, this same combination must leave the area too.
- I really want at least one turntable, possibly a second mini one (a homebuild most likely) to load the ship.
- I would like a long straight goods shed, preferably one that can accommodate 4 through lines, however this isn't essential.
- The ship will be situated on the left hand side, towards the bottom of the L shaped board. However don't worry about leaving too much space for it as I can extend it a bit towards the left to accommodate the ship.
- Freight will be arriving from both directions.
Here is a link to a plan of the baseboard that the layout would have to fit:
Baseboard
Don't feel too constrained by the dimensions, there's a bit of flexibility with the width and a few triangular bits can always be added to corners to allow tighter curves (though second radius a minimum please).
Please feel free to go crazy with sidings etc., though bear in mind being a dock there's a lot of opportunity for some good scenics!
Cheers!
EDIT: Here's some inspiration, dock