The world needs more Inglenooks! I’ve built a number if inglenooks in the past and even exhibited some, but I’ve never built an ideal one. The exact configuration/ geometry and siding capacity is always up for debate and the design of which is very specific. I am toying with a new 2-1-1 as I’m limited with space, but I want to be able to run 40 and 50 foot cars. My home prototype (in the 70s at least) were all 4-wheelers, but I’m interested in depicting some more modern prototypes in HO which can run into some big spaces for a micro. #5 points are to be my preference aven though they are very compressed. I’m open to doing this one as either my local Victorian prototype or possibly even US. It the latter was the case, capacity in the headshunt would be 2 50’ cars and a geep. All things I’m going to enjoy planning and considering- this is a very fun part of the hobby. You can only build the layout once, but you can be open to the possibilities of many times over! One project at a time! Anyway, here’s some pictures of past inglenooks I’ve built. I’ve built others, but these are the most complete and successful.
Ok, so I’m planning to build what I’ve laid out in this photo. Train length is 600mm, which is a loco and 2 cars. I’m not exactly sure about the industries the sidings will serve at this stage.
What are your baseboard dimensions ? Is it similar in size to your other micro layouts ? Cheers, Gary. ps, looking at those point templates, looks like you are going with Code 83 ?
Nice work, very neat and good level of detail. My layout is 13x10 foot, to make it a little less daunting I try a work on small scenic sections at a time. Level of detail tends to be better that way too.
Thanks for your kind words Andrew. Yes, it’s easy to bite off more than you can chew. Small segments at a time seems to be the way to go. Once you start rushing, you can give it up. No point if it’s not your best work.
What on earth is that loco??? I like it ! its like a UK class 47 crossed with a Class 66 (UK Modeller wo has no idea on US railroads... Also, whats a Geep ? Is it a shunter ?)
Andy, that loco is Australian ! It is built by Clyde Engineering in Somerton (Victoria) and also built in Rosewater (south Australia). Prime mover was from EMD (16-645E3C) and sported 3300HP and was subsequently replaced with a EMD 16-645F3B boasting 3600HP. As for 'geep', that refers to the American EMDs, a four axle road switcher with a narrow hood unlike the streamlined diesels of the 50s. Here is a link to some of the geeps : https://rtexrail.com/emd-gp-general-purpose-locomotives/ Here is a photo of a GP38-2 in model form.. Cheers, Gary.
Now the GP38 I have heard of, mainly as it was a featured loco in the first Microsoft Train sim game.. I know even less of Auz locos.
