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Tehachapi Loop in Z-scale
The Layout, created with 3rd PlanIt
Here you will find the description of the
layout
The goal for the development of the layout,
is to create a small freestanding layout, featuring Tehachapi
Loop, with a lot of long trains, running in both directions,
with automatic crossing in the loop, to be used on exhibitions
and for fun.
It must also be possible to connect the layout to other
layouts build after the Norwegian Zmod
standard.
Hidden under the layout, there is a 5 track
hidden staging, to let a lot of action to be stored in the
staging, ready for action in the loop. 2 tracks on the hidden
staging have the same length as the crossing in the loop,
allowing trains with up to 35 cars to be run on the layout.
The actual site is Tehachapi loop with the
crossing og Tehachapi Creek to be the west limit of the layout
and tunnel 10? is the east limit of the layout. The height is
a little compressed, because of the maximum grade of 2.5%.
Layout in a glance:
- Size: 1600x1100mm
- Scale: 1:220
- Max grade: 2.5% in the loop
- 5 track hidden staging to handle more
trains
- Automatic blockcontrol and automated
crossing
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Image 1: Layout, visible part, with contour lines
Image 2: All tracklevels with trackheights. Red tracks is
the hidden staging and tracks for Zmod connection
Image 3: Lower level of the layout, with the hidden
staging.
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