Trainz Tutorial: Yard Ladders

Learn my techniques for creating perfect yard ladders.
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[@BCSJRR]

AM - you said you don't know what the frog numbers were in the 8 degree ladder. The easy way is to count squares. From where it starts count 1 square to the right. Then count the squares from there until you cross the ladder track. In this case about 8. That means with straight leg turnouts you have #8 frogs.

[@barryrayner]

What I use is 5m between lanes. This puts the centre of the rails on the line. The tangent line I use a 1 x 4 system (10m x 40m), this usually makes it look okay and is easy to remember. You also have a bit of leeway from the main line to ladder.

[@AlexanderSkinnerVids]

On the point of eyeballing and judgement of where to attach the switch track and the start of the yard track, I like to set up a piece of scenery spline that is exactly parallel to the tangent track. That way, there’s no question on where to put the junction, or in this case, the start of the yard track. Helpful when making a yard ladder connecting to twenty or more tracks.

[@billdeloach5868]

Totally the best ladder work ever. Thanks for the tips.

[@XBGamerX20]

like how as on og player I remember in 2012 I was building random worlds with trees and rivers and now I'm literally trying to replicate real life railways

[@70skid33]

Thank you thank you thank you. Watched this yesterday and went home and built a awesome yard. Now my only problem is I have to do some rearranging of my layout so I can put a few more yards in. Thanks for sharing

[@victortinmouth1283]

P.S. I am gradually downloading all of your videos, so I can watch them online on my laptop, while working in TANE on my desktop, with a 27" 1080p HD monitor.

[@SergeantC2]

Thanks for t his great video. I've built a number of routes in Trainz 12, but I've never managed to build good-looking yard tracks. This technique will help.

[@groggers]

Thank you for this valuable info! Very useful! I sort of picked it up from your timelapses but thanks for explaining in detail. I like the short tutorial style focusing on a particular area. I would like to see more! Maybe you could do a quick five minute vid on blending ground textures because I'm sure others as well as myself struggle to produce a decent if not good ground texture blend. Looking forward to your next video whatever it is!

[@NJP76]

When laying the ladder track itself, I usually like to count the grid squares as I put it down. Usually in (toward the yard tracks) one square, and over four squares....or sometimes more, depending on rolling stock and available space. I don't generally like to go less than four squares, since it tends to make the radius look too tight.

[@deatheater2447]

Great techniques on how to make a yard ladder. Will definitely utilize this if I ever decide to make a yard or route myself .

[@svargo1912]

awesome technique. I do the similar found that out by mistake haha. keep it up I love your tutorials and building methods you pay a lot of attention to detail.

[@BNSF_7777_Productions]

Thanks for this, I put your Allegheny Yard video in slow motion and taught myself but this was still useful

[@jessicatimm559]

Great tips thank You!

[@ultimategaming1503]

Your the best Mr Approach thanks for doing want you are doing keep up the great work love it!:)

[@fostoriadistrictrailfan3907]

Thank. You. So. Much.

[@DoubleSpikeProductions]

Very helpful!! Thank you.

[@CoSpringer]

Bro your so genius

[@Boxcar_Productions]

Thanks for a good video

[@finewine1001]

Holy mother of god this is great