August 5, 2025
All 10 staging track curves are done.
Originally the CAD drawing used left hand 3-ways. I changed to right hand 3-ways so had to redraw and print the new configuration.
I built one more right hand #6 yesterday to complete all that are needed for the east end of staging.
This also meant that some of the switches built as a unit had to be cut apart. Currently working on alignment and soldering switches together as a single unit. There are some places where the rail will need to be heated to adjust the curvature slightly.
10 track staging on a curve… what is the innermost and outermost track radius? The idea is good but access to the rear tracks may be difficult. Place for the Cascade, Klamath, Oregonian and other passenger trains to rest off stage?
Track radius is 38″ to 57″. Reach across from popup is less than 2 feet. At each end access over the switches is from aisle. Tracks will be uncovered. There will be a 6″ lip to reach over. Both passenger trains and thru freight will be staged there. Staging represents Davis, Roseville, and Dunsmuir.
I appreciate your looking and comments.