Nice concept, but quite a challenge for a beginner.

I have seen this one before. Is this your own image?

For example, the left curve should reach the rear edge of the layout as shown in the first image (but not replicated in the track plans), which extends the track length and thus reduces the gradient.

Do you mean that you want to avoid a 24671 turnout?

Well, the 246xx turnouts are not per se bad if used in „proper“ setting, depending on viewing angle and embedding in other C track segments. I understand your concerns. However, I doubt that everything can be conveyed in a „crash course“.

The double-track line exiting the station the left side is winding itself down to a reverse loop, but where is the double-track line exiting the station on the right side going to?

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BTW, here is a similar design by a German Stummiforum member - see post #38:

https://www.stummiforum....-Gleis-1.html#msg2822885

Why, as it would not be not visible in the concealed area? I would rather be concerned with the performance of the foreseen 24771 turnouts on a slope.


Then one of my ideas might serve as food for thought - see post #180: https://www.marklin-user...d-innovations#post614376

Edited by user 15 August 2025 12:56:10(UTC)  | Reason: Not specified

I'm running trains with long passenger cars and after reading on some forums, those cars don't really like R1. That's the only reason, nothing about the aesthetics. :)



Obviously there needs to be some compromises in a smallish layout like this, but the fewer the better I suppose. :)



I tried following this a bit, but got lost really fast.. If I could get concrete directions (for example a track plan to follow that suits my layout) would be much appreciated. It looks really cool though!

And to answer your point from your other post. The layout right now is 325*175cm. I'm aware that 175 is too deep in general, however the layout will be on wheels so can be reached from all 4 sides if necessary.

A close-up view of the the station throat - see below. The C track slack accomodates the small gap visible in the track plan.

Depending on the purpose of the stub tracks on the right side of the station, a switching lead could be added in the front after replacing the far right 24611 turnout by a double-slip turnout in order to prevent shunting maneuvers to foul the main line.

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