Assessing the Track Plan- How's It Working Out?

[@peterainsworth8466]

It's great to get another video from you Carl. Despite those (minor) limitations, this is one of my favourite layouts. Beautiful work. Thank you.

[@theangelsmodellingandrailways]

Good to see your honest opinion on how the track plan has been working over the years. I've always been very impressed by it. You made some great points about storage tracks, length of sidings etc, very helpful information. All the best Carl, hope you upload some running sessions soon. Brian

[@KandWRailroader]

Good share! It's an interesting perspective to review a track plan after several years' worth of service.

[@RichardBurrows-u8z]

Carl it’s so nice to see another video of your Clear lake Timber layout. It still looks great!

[@michaell.maloney4026]

Good to see you…was thinking about you yesterday when I was gathering photos for layout inspiration….i detect a “hint” of reno coming down the pike….FYI, my Bachmann Shay Regear turned out great…had to use epoxy instead of SG to hold them.

[@RobertEHunt-dv9sq]

Fantastic layout. Excellent detail. Thanks for posting the video. Cheers from Texas.

[@daveb.trains7019]

Excellent scenery!

[@boomerdiorama]

Beautiful little logging layout. Thanks for sharing it. I might have one ( 1/48 scale On30 Logger) left in me further down the road as my eyes grow dim. 😉 Just a suggestion. Could you squeeze in one more spur perhaps to accommodate your needs? Cheers. 😁

[@JoeyBPhotography]

Regardless of any of the limitations you demonstrated, this is a beautiful layout! I'm in the planning phases for my next layout and train length and types of car movements are definitely top of mind. Thanks for sharing!

[@CarlBrainerd]

Hope I helped at least a little bit. Good luck with your planning!

[@mic-drop-74]

You have a logging camp. Send the boys up and clear out some forest and begin laying track. Just kidding, beautiful layout sir.

[@michaelsmodelrailroading7665]

One important point about railroads, especially small railroads like logging roads - they are financed and built by investors, who will only invest in the bare minimum of plant necessary to get the job done, and no more. Rail and ties cost money and incur taxes, so the less, the better - more profit to the bottom line. So, it falls upon the foremen to be clever enough to get the job done with a minimum of facility; nevermind any inconvenience to the hapless employees. Such is the lot of the operating crews. There will always be others waiting and willing to take their place.

[@hollywood1340]

Lots to emulate here. What is the overall depth of your layout?

[@CarlBrainerd]

It's 3' front to back.