One of the best things about yours is the angle you have it on. Pulling too many pallets of water and windshield washing fluid. Might be able to fit that in. Best of all, it takes more than five carloads to fill an oceangoing freighter. You don't need that to operate as a pure Inglenook puzzle but it adds to the shunting options and you can then carry out the complete cycle of train arrives- shunts the yard- makes up new train and is ready to depart. My inglenook is similar to your plan 1 but the engine siding is kicked back the other way and I have arun aroundopposite it. All, I have the app on my phone. setting and the surroundings. TEAMYAKIMA, June 6, 2020 in Boxfiles, Micro layouts & Dioramas. Go. Lastly, I always find Johns creativity inspiring. it can be cut down to one siding holding 3 cars and As for a soundtrack, Im going to drop Diana Kralls Live in Paris in the stereo and perhaps enjoy a glass of Newman Estates red from the yesterdays market trip. It is a wonderful and interesting experience to see what ideas various people have come up with. There are 2 service areas, one with one track and the other with 2 tracks. No doubt others can fill the gaps in my response, I just happen to be online at the moment. The focus is reliability if the track is not reliable, operation will not be fun. There are three sidings, a handful of randomly placed cars, one locomotive, and a requirement to build a train with cars in a particular order. Again, the longer the equipment, the longer the layout needs to be. And, worldwide! The brake van is not part of the puzzle but is used with a boxed KD coupler to give slightly more reliable performance than one plugged into an NEM pocket in the loco. I have a 26ft x 10ft exhibition only layout which is going nowhere (literally and as a result figuratively as well) at the moment and so I thought I would build anInglenook but wondered what the 'rules' where. shunting puzzle which results from such formula if at all possible. Incorporating a 5-3-3 Inglenook into my own layout happened almost by accident while designing it but I played around with the idea and found that incorporating a run round loop in an Inglenook plan generally only adds about six or eight inches (in 00 or H0) to the total length (though it does make wiring etc. from the June 1998 issue of Railway Modeller require moving wagons from one side of the board I realise the decision rests with me but I'm keen to debate the validity of the schemes and perhaps draw inspiration from some of you. same way you would get out the Monopoly game board) using Andy Mitchell , used with kind permission, Back to the Model This wonderful eye-catcher also shows how The two other yard spurs each hold three 40-footers, with half a car or so to spare. the "snap together" Have you tried your local model train club. Have fun figuring out the kits I used. played as a normal Inglenook using eight wagons I like the idea of the suggestion of a run around by extending the head shunt in plan 2b. & VARIATIONS. increase in operating potential does not relate to the Though it's only five feet loing I've found this layout very satisfying to operate either without the fiddle yard as a shunting layout that includes the 5-3-3 Inglenook puzzle on the goods sidings or with a simple fiddle yard as a complete terminus. which needs to be observed very strictly, is the capacity involved in a shunting move. an instant shunting puzzle on your dining room the classic Inglenook Sidings formula is that it is so simple that you can actually set it up in no time as a temporary layout on a rainy Sunday afternoon (much the same way you would get out the Monopoly game board) using pieces of set-track (i.e. - from an operational point of view there is no need to It is a shame that I live about 4000 miles away from you or I would volunteer in a heartbeat. The lead track holds the locomotive and 3 cars. Measure the windowsill gives me 48" x 8" . Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window), http://forum.mtimag.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=292&sid=0d753c49e9ffd9dde0401dc48327bbbc, http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/blog/366/entry-5960-neptune-road-micro-inglenook/, http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/26972-fiddle-yards-visible-or-hidden/, Seabury Town - O gauge model railway layout action figures -YouTube, Jim Read's O scale micro layouts and cardstock work. Trees are electric wire or a cutting from the garden covered with fine strips of kitchen paper and spray painted, bushes from bits of Woodland Scenic and PVA. Wow - I thought I'd give it a day to see if anyone had commented and I have a lot of good advice to digest! In unserem Vergleich haben wir die ungewhnlichsten Sailor moon diadem auf dem Markt gegenbergestellt und die entscheidenden Merkmale, die Preisgestaltung und die Meinungen der Kunden vergleichend untersucht. And poor old Jerry. This article answers the question: When I tend to operate mine in one of 2 ways. Its a free game, so what have you got to lose? Of course, Im biased about the printable buidlings, but it does show how versatile it is you can pretty much scratch build anything with it. This includes layouts which are built as a train shunting puzzle such as Timesaver and Inglenook Sidings; Common variations: On a point to point layout, the train can increase the time it takes to get from A to B by going around a continuous loop a few times. Copyright 2011 - 2022, Free model railroad layout plans pics and tips. (LogOut/ I know I am tempted to dig out some 1/4 thick balsa sheet to try as its the actual layout baseboard I need to tackle next for my layout. Inglenooks are fun little layouts to build and operate And they are great for people without much space for a layout. illustrates. I found this on the Model Trains Interactive page and its been built by Colin Peake. restriction as per the original Inglenook rules, some & Aroostook GP7 #60 switches a yard Left messages for help at several clubs in NH, but all they are interested in is rolling stock and track only. You can either limit the Keep in mind that using different turnouts than the ones shown in the plan may affect the layouts dimensions. power such as the GP7/9. The board in the garage is 6' x 1' widening after 2' to 18" inches at the end (if that sounds confusing please see the plans below). table. The model is based on a French location and I strongly suspect that the model is much better than the photos show my apologies, this comment is not intended to read like criticism of the photographer since I know full well that I cant take decent photos so just about everyone elses are better. Val Ease East includes a variation on an Inglenook Siding configuration. More broadly, in model railway usage inglenook may refer to a track layout (or portion thereof) that is based on or resembles the Inglenook Sidings puzzle. Sign up for a new account in our community. Trees are another important scenic feature, mostly low-growing softwoods with a few live oaks. micro layout design, subjected the Inglenook shunting moves really have been completed. If I were to be planning on using more modern equipment, the layout would need to be larger. As shown, the Port of Brunswick layout is 15 x 80 inches and can be built on traditional open-grid framing or a hollow-core door of appropriate width. My second was my take on Simplex by Chris Ellis who used to be the editor of Scale Model Trains and later Model Trains International. jesso Member. 3. I like the suggestion about checking to see if a Boy Scout would be interested in helping. The choice of locomotive If I were to be using equipment that would be common for the 1980s and into the 1990s, Peco Streamline Small Radius points could be used and the layout would need to be at least six inches longer if not a foot. This would give you a simulated runaround and would allow you to keep propelled goods off the passenger line. you will find that a good many modellers have actually that any individual creativity is best expressed in the Inglenook Sidings. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. A photo from the last opperating session on Ian's Inglenook sidings Ian's inglenook sidings by CHRIS, on Flickr You can time how long you have taken to solve the puzzle by counting how many times the rail bus goes back and forth as is on a auto timer every 2 minutes from memory. So it has been left unfinished for years. This gives you time to imagine you are a passenger on the train taking a trip somewhere in times gone by. - so perhaps a strict small inglenook could be attempted then. into the recess forming the track lines and moved A micro layout Interesting designs that if not the one for your layout, provide inspiration in ways neither you nor their builders have yet envisioned, Chris! Condition: Used Used. Another really nice thing about I built a version of this layout and enjoy operating it often. Vancouver, BC, Canada, Thank you, Andrew, for a fun idea Im very space limited, and your Inglewood Siding has many opportunities to build, learn AND Enjoy THANKS. rule applies such that every wagon that visits The foundation of any layout is the baseboard The better the work, the better the foundation. The Inglenook Shunting puzzle is a fun railroading game involving a minimal layout. I actually prefer plan 3 especially if the station is moved to the left a little - it has more potential as a layout. Keep up the great work. car arrangements which will actually prevent the loco On a side note, you may want to consider a little rethinking and a smaller layout that is more accessible given your new limitations. Now a bigger board is a dangerous thing to give me - my mind starts to wonder, and before you know it I'm thinking of a short scenic section, or longer sidings, or a small passenger element. It is my opinion that Inglenook Sidings has been copied (in one form or another) far more often than the Timesaver has. Name: Port of Brunswick RR The selfishness of some opportunists is truly appalling. works just as well outside the boundaries of What I thought was neat was how the modeller used the five car siding as a hidden staging yard. Your email address will not be published. Actually Inglenook Sidings was an operating innovation to a plan that had hit American shores about 1934 BUT was also found in A. R. Walkely's "Suitcase layout " of 1926! Model railway layout oo gauge Inglenook Sidings Style. to create a highly compact (495 x 185mm) and also Hopefully these two little scenes will give you a chuckle or three. Plus: the track layout is so versatile There are really three authoritative sources for this kind of information: 1. My experience is that with a triple dose (it is nothing more than things like tumeric and similar herbs and oils) I went through significant oral surgery including 13 implants with no discernable pain/ And if today is the day you get started on your layout, the Beginners Guide is here. Dont miss out on over 165 tips from todays best builders. randomly placed in the sidings. Interested? the capacity of the private siding isn't critical but three wagons seemed like a sensible cut to put down or pick up and having that siding on the other side of the run round and facing the opposite direction does add to the shunting challenges. Im thinking in terms of CA type glues and how they attack foam. Photos by Adrian at the Uckfield show. puzzle into a segmental or modular layout. (A trick I learned reading Continental Modeller many years ago). Get 12 spectacular layouts showcased all year long. Some operating sessions are more involved than others, but Ive never encountered one that couldnt be completed. Personally I think irs profiteering at the hobbies expense . just how flexible the Inglenook formula is: you His Micro-Layout website is still around but hasnt been updated much in recent years. Those are the only critical dimensions, and they can easily be adjusted if you prefer longer, modern rolling stock. YO Andrew thats kool .Its like watching a tennis match , Now Jerrys on the other hand . Indie something, nothing I recognized, but we were surrounded by Queens students, so thats why. box. I'm using American HO stuff, so there's only room for a 3-2-2 version. Festival of British Railway Modeling - Doncaster, London Festival of Railway Modelling - Alexandra Palace, http://www.wymann.info/ShuntingPuzzles/Timesaver/timesaver-trackplan.html. This Little Layout fits in a space that is 4 feet long and 1 foot wide. JavaScript is disabled. All four of these common complaints can be answered with a small shunting layout. and it's pleasant to have a small shunting layout set up on a shelf or somewhere to do a bit of quiet wagon bashing whenever the mood takes you. Really like the print out scenery! That led me to investigate small shunting layouts a little further and since I have enough stock, track and points to mount a serious attempt at something I started to plan out things in my head. and variation of the shunting and spotting orders to be used will, of course, depend on the prototype Youll need car cards for these eight cars; shuffle them and pick five. I am going to investigate further on Friday down at the local DIY shed. What suggestions do you have to adopt it to O scale? 6 wagons onto the 5 wagon siding. Home / How To / Track Plan Database / Track plan for a port that fits on shelf, This simple HO scale model railroad depicts the Port of Brunswick RR in Georgia. Minimum Radius: 24 I am sorry to say that I dont see the fun in hitting the forward/reverse switch 200 times in a row just to switch the train from one short track onto another. . The layout can be measured in regards to SLU, a railway term meaning Standard Length Unit - the length over buffers of a standard 12 ton van, or 21ft. pieces of set-track (i.e. Are you happy to propel in from your fiddle yard to shunt your inglenook, or justify a second loco in a small location in order to shunt the yard? Dont know where you live but possibly contact a Boy Scout Troop, if one in your area, and see if one of the youths can step up and assist you with the manual aspects of completing the helix. Change). Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Lighter ballast and painting the sleepers (ties) a lighter color also helps hide the overly heavy rail. The board is sorted - I don't have a photo as yet - I'll try to get one uploaded soon to give you an idea of the space/location. But rents are extremely high here about 1700.00 month. This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies. a Doublenook) but comes with a complete set of Best wishes to you and all your followers. street crossing which may not be traversed during The intention is to interest people in the idea that one does not need either a basement or Brewsters Millions to have an operating layout! SIDINGS Personally in the length you have available (with separate fiddle yard), I'd go for 3. To which the answer is.GO FOR IT!!!!!! racing. We can use more than 8 becuase of the 4th siding. A few basics (i'll probably forget some): There is a fiddle yard to the left (garage shelf). Keep up the good work. actually built on a sandwich tray) works on such Sign-up for email today! Touch device users, explore by touch or with swipe gestures. being modelled, but small to medium sized Theres no staging on this plan. ModelRailroadForums.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. However, the The switching lead has a capacity of two cars plus the locomotive. Model Railways Shunting Puzzles - Inglenook Sidings, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Inglenook_Sidings&oldid=1116269382, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0. Aug 1, 2017 - Inglenook Sidings Shunting Puzzle - Layouts & Variations. The lead track holds the locomotive and 3 cars. I then questioned the logic of doing this on 'another' board when I had a decent size board ready to go in the garage hinged against the wall. Now, my layout planning frustrates me so its very likely to frustrate you too, so be warned. specially adapted rules and instructions - and Inglenook shunting puzzle as the track leading into the All stock is Kadee fitted with uncoupling magnets fitted at the throats of the sidings. Next Last. A small Inglenook Sidings switching layout for an office shelf. Pity this web site is no longer being updated. constellations where it would in fact be possible The Port of Brunswick is a one-locomotive railroad. sidings on an Inglenook layout. 4) Do not know where to begin. The plan is usually drawn with the two sidings to one side of the main line, but theres no reason why it has to be - it probably dates from the original plan which was for an oval with two sidings, on which the main line became the third siding and the puzzle was devised to add operating complexity to a simple layout. Respectfully, LEGO bits and pieces can then be set Does the brake van stay at the same end , if so it appears then to take no part in the puzzle. Now I have also done two scenes with more on the way. and the level of detail will vary, but you will instantly On a 3-2-2 Inglenook layout, the longest siding has a capacity of three cars. There are other solutions and a magazine like Model Rail or Railway Modeller often features some of the alternatives. But if I end up with an around the walls configuration there will be an Inglenook for sure. as these reefers have a real life length (I have now built several copies of Simplex to try different ideas.). For my "Inglenook" shunting layout at Bicester I need to provide 6 wagons, preferably all very different so they can be easily identified. window.dfp_ad_id = '/21784358039/RW_Web_Forum/RW_Web_Forum_Layout_Workbench'; By needs to be introduced in order to prevent chance TRACKPLAN On the other end, 40' (modernized) boxcars can look The operation from a cassette fiddle is engine brings in the train runs round into the loop and goes off scenethen the shunter can come from the siding to run round and shunt it in the inglenook, then returns to its siding ready for the main engine to re-appear to take it away. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. On the other hand, sometimes I just use my imagination and shunt as I feel inclined. Yet the Internet provides so many examples for us to look at, than the few track-planning magazines we used to have. Its the switch crews job to spot these five cars on the wharf track in that order. Here are some pictures of the space I have in the garage. following shunting cycle illustrates the operational Actually, if you read through Johns post, you are getting a tutorial on how to build a model railroad layout. Sind Sie auf der Suche nach dem ultimativen Bores lumberjack? Again, the layout is comprised of fairly common off the shelf items but also again, the composition is just so well executed. Form a train of 5 wagons selected at random of a specific order from the 8 wagons. Its simple, affordable, and doesnt take years to build, but offers lots of switching action whenever your ship comes in. These pages allow you to operate a version of each of my two layouts, The Skowhegan & Athens and Riverside Yard, on screen. I then need to shunt the cars until they are all in the positions decided by the program. INGLENOOK There are no local clubs within 20 miles or less. I have thought it through with the help of your comments and I think I'd like to run some passenger services, even if it is just a DMU or autocoach. O- Gauge Inglenook Siding Puzzle 7,957 views Oct 11, 2018 175 Dislike Share Save Rex Roach 6.46K subscribers Easy to set up and play, and all on a single sheet of 4x8 plywood. As much as I love building Als print-out structures, his road was a new idea for me. [1] The sidings should be able to accommodate 5, 3, and 3 wagons, the leading spur accommodating 3 wagons and the locomotive. operational challenge and is fun to operate, even Your plan 3 also lends itself to running either with or without a fiddle yard (but do have a stop barrier to replace the fiddle yard and NEVER operate without one or the other !!) This free AP is a great way to try this layout idea out And not waste any time or money on something that you put time into and then are underwhelmed when you are finished. I shared with you a structure that I built for that space. For some added operation, when youve finished switching the wharf track, try spotting one or two of the remaining cars at the warehouses along the back track. Dec 12, 2007 #1 For quite a . I built a double decker layout and started building a helix but halfway through building I had an accident at work and almost severed my spinal column doing by a dislocated spine misalignment. I totally agree, baseboards for the table top, non carpenter, no workshop warriors. I started with the intent of a 4' x 1' self contained board with two points - a 'real' inglenook. Plus, one can add a challenge requiring the least number of locomotive movements or the quickest time. Last revised: 29/DEC/2021. In 00 scale, this translates into The cars must be blocked in order for efficient loading. (LogOut/ the loading tower must be loaded, Until recently, access to Brunswicks port was restricted by a low-slung highway bridge across the harbor entrance. That would give you a third destination for shunting and I've generally found that more satisfying than two sidings. Did anybody else notice the sigh, Stanly Pest Control under the outhouse? The passanger service is as regular as clock work. of at least 57'. An operating session begins with eight cars spotted randomly on the three yard tracks. One of the operators insists on drawing all the cards with 5 on one track and other wagons allocated to other tracks. I have a handout for interested people at shows detailing the operation and layout specifics which 8 can happily forward to you if you like. For example, let's say that cars to be switched out . For the original version of the puzzle there are 8 wagons in the sidings, the rule being: This puzzle/logic game-related article is a stub. A big thanks to Andrew for sharing his Inglenook siding layout, and to John and Jerry too. planning foresight in increasingly complex That *should* make things a little more complicated as you have to think about what traditionally are regarded as the spares as well as the consist. It consists of three yard tracks, or sidings, and a lead track. I'm tried also doing it so that the caboose has to be at the end of the train and I only need to select 2 random cars to join it. I particularly like Colins OO plank and the use of balsa wood has never crossed my mind. A different take on the shunting puzzle, I use cards mixed up then you shunt into the spots, loco and six freight cars, track plan taken from a UK outline layout I seen. combine the two classic shunting puzzles, i.e. For those who wonder how much fun can be had on a very small layout with only two sets of points (turnouts, switches) and no runaround; There is a free phone/tablet AP in the Google Play Store called Inglenook Sidings. Tried bending it around corner too. The headshunt can fit a locomotive plus 2 cars. Required fields are marked *. 40' boxcars instead of 50' freight stock) levels for increased difficulty. alternative to a fully scenicked Inglenook reasons for this is precisely that it is a proven formula document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Alastair Lee Ltd, Quay House, Quay Road, Newton Abbot, Devon, UK, TQ12 2BU. trackgang which will not clear the track unless the Personally, I noticed their little details like the Land Rover. I would go for plan 3, but I do take Mickeys point. The board folds down to allow the car in, and me to get out! A Inglenook layout has two turnouts consisting of three sidings. "reduced" Inglenook layout offers an Hi, has anyone seen any good variations of Inglenook? Looks like a building I could use. Get updates and special offers via email from Trains.com brands! What about 2b with the headshunt extended into staging? Sorry, but the N scale track link is not working on the bay cheat sheet. 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