I ma very new to model railways, and I know very little about running trains.
If I have a simple two loop layout, like in the picture, do the trains run in a certain direction, for example anti-clockwise on outer track, or is it random.
I would like to know so that I can place the shunting yard turnout correctly.
Or, do I need turnouts going both ways to allow for all eventualities?
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/73/7330-040219182240.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=73841)
Hi Sjgarth.
In the UK trains run on the left,so:
clockwise on the outer circuit
anti-clockwise on the inner circuit
In Europe it's the other way round.
Best regards,
Joe
So effectively in your plan, the only change is to swap your turnouts around.
Hello Steve
It all depends. In the UK (and France) we run on the left. In the rest of Europe and the USA they run on the right. Usually; but not always. In recent years 'bi-directional working' has become possible on certain sections of UK double track railways which can make movements look a bit random. To give you a, hopefully, better answer: where is your layout set...and when?
It's a nice track plan and similar to my own little layout which is great fun.
All best wishes and welcome to the Forum.
John
also trains leave the main station for the branch they are on the down line - the return to the main station is the up line .
The trains from London (all terminals) are down - returning home to London up .
platform 1 is on the up line .
(so you can go down a up gradient :D )
If your layout is steam era you also need to be aware of the issue of "facing" and "trailing" points.
Facing means the train can enter the diverging line in forward gear.
Trailing means the train has to reverse onto the diverging line.
In the steam era trailing points were preferred as they were perceived to be safer.
Best regards,
Joe
Quote from: joe cassidy on February 04, 2019, 06:42:06 PM
If your layout is steam era you also need to be aware of the issue of "facing" and "trailing" points.
Facing means the train can enter the diverging line in forward gear.
Trailing means the train has to reverse onto the diverging line.
In the steam era trailing points were preferred as they were perceived to be safer.
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/72/264-031218130824-72060457.jpeg)
Handy little diagram! Thanks for posting! :beers:
That's great guys, thanks. The era I am aiming for is the 1970-80s with some poetic licence.
The diagram above was purely to explain my question, the layout I am going for is a little more complex.
the diagrams by NewportNobby are great.
Yes, they're handy diagrams. NewportNobby posted them, though ;) :thumbsup:
Quote from: Bealman on February 04, 2019, 11:40:29 PM
Yes, they're handy diagrams. NewportNobby posted them, though ;) :thumbsup:
My bad, corrected.
Wouldn't want the Leyland massive coming down on ya ;D