Track Plan

Givens and Druthers

Scale: N

Gauge: Standard

Prototype:

• Era: Transition (modeling 1953)
• Region: Ohio
• Railroad: Freelanced

Space: 9 x 6 ft., approx. 3 ft. depth.  Free-standing.

Governing rolling stock:

• 2-6-6-2 Mallet
• 2-8-2 Mikado
• 2 and 3 bay hopper cars
• Boxcars

Relative Emphasis:

• Operation and scenic realism
• Tends towards switching

Operating Priorities:

1. Medium-length freight (10-15 cars)
2. Local freight operations
3. Long freight (+20 cars)
4. Mainline passenger (8-10 cars)
5. Interchange traffic
6. Commuter trains (traffic)

Typical operating crew: 1-2