Hi I'm looking into building a layout on three levels 2.4 x 7.2 overall . Lower level will be storage with 10 -15 tracks middle level will be a four track oval with some three/ four tracks storage tracks under the upper level which will be a terminus station
and goods yard .THE track plan is based on a smaller spaced Cyril Freezer which is only on two levels and is 2.1x 3.3 approx. A double track will connect the upper and middle levels whilst a single track will join the middle trackwork with the lower level.
I,m planning on using the NCE system as I already have the starter kit however I realize I will require a bigger 5amp controller plus boosters my thoughts are two but I,m really not sure .Would each power source (booster/control station) power a level ?
Or an area covering three levels spit into three over the 7.2 this seems complicated in regards to the bus wire. Will 5amps be sufficient at 7.2 with multiple tracks my intention is perhaps two cabs possibly three. Most of the time it will be just one cab.
AT moment this is all in my head the layout will be homed in a shed which is yet to be constructed that beginning this summer. The cost of this construction is considerable and a DCC system also, looking at £3,000 before even talking track and that's a
conservative estimate . Thus the need to make the right choices !
I have been searching for info on this can any one recommend a book or video which would guide me in the right direction . This project is aimed towards my retirement in just under four years time though by then I hope to have made some good progress
Many thanks for any help Jim
and goods yard .THE track plan is based on a smaller spaced Cyril Freezer which is only on two levels and is 2.1x 3.3 approx. A double track will connect the upper and middle levels whilst a single track will join the middle trackwork with the lower level.
I,m planning on using the NCE system as I already have the starter kit however I realize I will require a bigger 5amp controller plus boosters my thoughts are two but I,m really not sure .Would each power source (booster/control station) power a level ?
Or an area covering three levels spit into three over the 7.2 this seems complicated in regards to the bus wire. Will 5amps be sufficient at 7.2 with multiple tracks my intention is perhaps two cabs possibly three. Most of the time it will be just one cab.
AT moment this is all in my head the layout will be homed in a shed which is yet to be constructed that beginning this summer. The cost of this construction is considerable and a DCC system also, looking at £3,000 before even talking track and that's a
conservative estimate . Thus the need to make the right choices !
I have been searching for info on this can any one recommend a book or video which would guide me in the right direction . This project is aimed towards my retirement in just under four years time though by then I hope to have made some good progress
Many thanks for any help Jim