Target: Dubach

I think I have pretty much ripped up every section of track on the layout at least once if not twice since I've started, with the exception of Malvern.

El Dorado: I removed the small yard when I changed the Ops.

Calion: It was realigned slightly when I changed the track alignment for the Ouachita river scene.

Fordyce: I removed the large Flappers complex and created the Whitewater creek scene to add some negative space.

The main yard: The track was left over from our Bend Track modules and there was just too much track on it since it was designed for mainly staging.  I did make a few adjustments so it could be used in conjunction with the current layout. Let's also say I learned how to lay track better and use better products.

Haskell: It was slightly realigned for better operations.  I also added the Gavilon complex.

Ruston and the ICG interchange: That was done to improve trackwork flow and make the interchange a bit more challenging.  The ICG was also relocated to the front for ease of operations.

Winnfield:  It's still a work in progress, but it's pretty much done, I just need to adjust the spurs to fit the buildings when they get built.    

So now it's time for DuBach.  This will be the third time I've worked on it.  I lengthened the siding once to get a bit more storage space.  I also added and then removed the A&A Cement spur due it being built back in the corner and was too hard to reach.  Also didn't like the way the scenery would have been done.

I've also re-laid the track to ARKLA plastics and added a spur for a mill that will not be used, at least I don't think so?  What I do want to add is an industry that will take Carbon Black hoppers and tanks cars.

As most know, I did not build this line so that it follows what the line did and what industries were proper for the line.  I started this a long time ago: 1982 or so.  Back then I didn't know how to really dig for information and the interwebs were not as full as it is today.  It also didn't help that I wasn't connected to the interweb as I am today.  But with what I have it will keep us busy and entertained for a few hours now and then. 

As of today the current iteration of DuBach looks like this.

Here's what I'm shooting for in DuBach.

This plan will make more use of the space I have in DuBach and will kind of spread things out.  It will also allow for a few roads to be laid in better than before.  

The curved road between A&A and ARKLA will cross the tracks via a bridge and then disappear behind trees in the corner and will make better use of that rear space without having to reach back there while switching.  Again, this is just a rough plan to go off of, but I'm feeling pretty confident that all things will fit.  

The first stage of this change will be starting a kitbash of some kits for the Carbon Black industry along the back drop.  This is going to be the key for the placement of the new alignment of the mainline and siding.  As you can see the main will swing towards the front after it passes the bog on the left.  The first large curve after A&A will be slightly reduced but will still be well over the 18" minimum.