Model Railroading > Part 2. Are there builders of complete, turnkey model RRs?

In reply to my previous post, "Are there builders of complete, turnkey model railroads?" some of you asked for pictures of my current layout. Pictures are attached. One more will be added in next post. Tracks in center with small radius curves (an attempt at an industrial switching line)would not be part of new layout. Track that comes off at main junction circles around twice to reach the yard area.

John

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Fourth picture is attached. This shows center section of the layout.

John

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Well that looks like a huge confusing mess. My suggestion, remove half of the track and restart.

If it looks like spaghetti, smells like it, tastes like it, it's gotta be spaghetti.

I'm sorry, I just could not resist it.

You are getting close! Just remove all the stuff that isn't fastened down and give some scenery. I would probably skip any roads/highways.

If this sort of track density is what makes you happy, I suggest you look at industrial railroads, particularly waterfront or steel mill operations developed in the steam era.

SCUfoamer Wrote:
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> Well that looks like a huge confusing mess. My
> suggestion, remove half of the track and restart.

In Part 1 DocJohn was talking about his next layout.

Anyhow DocJohn, thanks for posting. Any luck in finding a custom builder or any new insights in the design? I see some of your NYC railroad fleet on your current layout.

Jack

Talk about a "Bowl of Spaghetti"!!

Mike

It's A MAZEing.

Demolition Derby, Yeah!

Yes, classic 1960's spaghetti bowl on steroids!

It will be interesting to see what DocJohn comes up with for his next layout.

Cheers, Jim

What is a "turnkey" model railroad?

John

Korigaoka1811 Wrote:
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> John


Doesn't take much to figure that out but some cannot and you proved that.

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I hope you are not representative of most model railroaders. Your reply was very rude.

Sorry, that I'm not a model railroader and that I asked a question that did not meet your standard.

John



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> A complete and finished layout that the owner only
> needs to flip a switch (turn on the key) to start
> up. Think about a car. All you need to do is start
> it with a key and drive away.

Thank you for your reply. I am not a model railroader and the term was new to me.

John

He meant to say a "bespoke" model RR, maybe?

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> I hope you are not representative of most model
> railroaders. Your reply was very rude.
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> Sorry, that I'm not a model railroader and that I
> asked a question that did not meet your standard.
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> John

Don’t really need to be a model railroader to know what the term “Turn key” means. It’s a common phrase used in many things.

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> common phrase used in many things.
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Well, I give up then. You guys are just too smart for the likes of me.

John

When I don't know the meaning of something I look it up!

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turnkey

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I know I said "I give up" but this is becoming interesting.

When someone asks me a honest question, I politely answer if I can.

I don't attack my questioners. When I can answer a question I feel good because I helped someone out and I might have a chance to get to know someone better. And learn a few new things myself since no one knows everything about everything.

I really don't understand the hostility to my simple question. How did I offend?

John



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