I'm trying to figure out the minimum layout table size to accommodate an ELEVATED Fast Track level to run a Lionel Santa Fe Lion Chief Passenger train, while also running a LOWER level 2037 Steam Loco Freight line on conventional tubular O gauge track (I have a lot of it) Obviously running the two on the same track, like in a figure 8 is almost impossible unless I invoke some kind of digital control. I've given up on that concept. I resolved myself to the practicality of running the Lion Chief technology on a separated elevated track, and the old 2037 freight train 1950's technology on the lower "ground" level track.
The Santa Fe starter set naturally came with 8 curved 036, and one 10" Straight Plug-Expand, and one FasTrack Terminal section, and TWO 10" straight.
In my basement area I can easily fit a traditional 4' x 8', but I'm guessing the WIDTH is going to HAVE to be 5 or 6 feet for the elevated Lionel FasTrack trestles to co exist with the bottom tubular freight track. Correct? I can do 5 feet, but 6 feet is really pushing it, as I have to be able to access a freezer one one side, and a clothes dryer on the other side. If I have to do 6 feet I guess I could. I'm clueless on how to figure this out.
I downloaded and acquired the licensed version of SCARM, but haven't seen where I can insert elevated tracks??
What am I missing here? I did manage to duplicate a 4 x 8 foot layout that I used to have as a kid, accommodating the 456 coal ramp, believe it or not, and the measurements are pretty damn accurate. It JUST fits a 4 x 8 with a couple of inches leeway on the width. To make matters even more complicated, I acquired a pristine and fully functional "companion" 397 Coal Loader, and between that, straddled alongside the coal ramp, I KNOW I'm going to be using up even more real estate? If I have to forego the coal ramp and the coal loader, so be it. I might be trying to do the impossible.
Essentially, WIDTH is the problem. 5 feet? 6 feet? 7 feet?????? Or can this be done on a 4' x 8'?
Any and all suggestions are welcome, including any recommended publications out there.
Thanks in advance
Jim
The Santa Fe starter set naturally came with 8 curved 036, and one 10" Straight Plug-Expand, and one FasTrack Terminal section, and TWO 10" straight.
In my basement area I can easily fit a traditional 4' x 8', but I'm guessing the WIDTH is going to HAVE to be 5 or 6 feet for the elevated Lionel FasTrack trestles to co exist with the bottom tubular freight track. Correct? I can do 5 feet, but 6 feet is really pushing it, as I have to be able to access a freezer one one side, and a clothes dryer on the other side. If I have to do 6 feet I guess I could. I'm clueless on how to figure this out.
I downloaded and acquired the licensed version of SCARM, but haven't seen where I can insert elevated tracks??
What am I missing here? I did manage to duplicate a 4 x 8 foot layout that I used to have as a kid, accommodating the 456 coal ramp, believe it or not, and the measurements are pretty damn accurate. It JUST fits a 4 x 8 with a couple of inches leeway on the width. To make matters even more complicated, I acquired a pristine and fully functional "companion" 397 Coal Loader, and between that, straddled alongside the coal ramp, I KNOW I'm going to be using up even more real estate? If I have to forego the coal ramp and the coal loader, so be it. I might be trying to do the impossible.
Essentially, WIDTH is the problem. 5 feet? 6 feet? 7 feet?????? Or can this be done on a 4' x 8'?
Any and all suggestions are welcome, including any recommended publications out there.
Thanks in advance
Jim
