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Switching on the Reading? 10 years 4 months ago #2410

crrcoal OFFLINE Brakeman Posts: 22	Hi folks, I am looking for ideas for a HO switching layout. Can anyone recommend a location on the Reading that would make for a nice little switching layout? Looking to avoid a spaghetti bowl and would like to stay somewhat proto. The space I have is a 10' long wall and 7' long wall for a "L" shape. Appreciate any input. Thank you!!
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Switching on the Reading? 10 years 4 months ago #2411

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Take a look in one of the recent Model Railroaders at the layout plan suggested for Hershey, PA. That would be a great start.

The S&L Branch coming off the Low Grade at Tuckerton is short and sweet with three or four industries including the large cement plant.

Look at Tom's layout progress on this website at something like the West Reading Branch operations. Again short and sweet.
Just about any small town with some industry can provide a target.
You can get a lot of stuff in 17 feet.

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Switching on the Reading? 10 years 4 months ago #2416

MrBill OFFLINE Conductor Posts: 169 Thank you received: 31	What era are you thinking about for this?
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Switching on the Reading? 10 years 4 months ago #2418

crrcoal OFFLINE Brakeman Posts: 22	Era wise Im interested in 50's to 60's.
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Switching on the Reading? 10 years 4 months ago #2429

MrBill OFFLINE Conductor Posts: 169 Thank you received: 31	Old S&L plan I drew up, if you're into a rural branchline theme, maybe pull some ideas.
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Switching on the Reading? 10 years 4 months ago #2434

crrcoal OFFLINE Brakeman Posts: 22	Thank you! I will study this plan carefully for ideas. Hearing about the S&L branch always makes me think of the Pennsy film "The S&L Story". Did Reading serve a freighthouse/area like the LV did at Wilkes-Barre? I always thought that would make for a neat switching layout.
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