Roadways
While this is a model railroad contest, we believe that provid-
ing for non-rail vehicular traffic adds to the appeal of the mod-
ule. We have a rough idea of where roads could be located. We
are planning to use these roadways with not only static mod-
els, but the Faller Car system. This will not be implemented in
the initial build because of the cost limitation, but is planned
for a future expansion of layout. The green highlighted areas
on the above diagram roughly outlines the alignment of these
roadways. The pink highlighted area is alongside the rail private
right-of-way part of the layout that passes under the roadway.
Going into detail on the Faller Car system and the roadways
is beyond the scope of this article. We leave figuring that out
as an exercise for the reader. Animating the roadways on your
layout can add an extra dimension of fun for a traction layout
that goes beyond just the trains.
Budget
The contest's spending limit is $500. One distinct advantage
with this layout is its ability to pack a lot of action in a small
space allowing for two continuous-running lines and stub ends.
The budget below is suggested based on building the initial
plan with basic scenery, allowing the modeler to personalize
their layout and expand.
MRH $500 Contest - 6
3: Roadways indicated on the plan in green.
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Cost summary
Item
Cost Notes
Benchwork
$75.00
Foam
$20.00
Track
$147.00
Trolley
$60.00 Used. Cost is $110 if new
Street coverings
$70.00 Brickwork / stonework: Proto87 Stores
Transformer
$50.00
Wiring
$20.00
Scenery/buildings $58.00
Total
$500.00
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