York Gardens is a minimum space inglenook shunting puzzle with a scenic backdrop that includes a high level line running across the back of the layout. The layout is designed to be operated by visitors who are invited to form a train of wagons in an order determined by picking cards from a pack.
The trackplan consists of only two points and three sidings. As with most shunting puzzles, the longest siding holds 5 wagons, while the two others have a capacity of 3 wagons each. The headshunt allows for the engine plus 3 wagons. When operating, a total of 8 wagons plus one engine are used. While 8 wagons may sound modest, this still provides 6,720 different possible permutations. The stock has been fitted with Spratt and Winkle couplings to allow for hands-free shunting.
The lower level track is PECO code 75 and the buildings and architectural features are made from the Scalescenes range of products. A shuttle unit drives a loco or a DMU across the back of the layout at regular intervals.
If you have any questions or want to have a go then please do not hesitate to ask!
Exhibition details:
Contact: Steve Douglas (SVMRC Club Secretary )
E-mail: [email protected]
Layout size: 7ft x 15inches (a 6ft x 2ft table is required for support)
The layout is operated from the front
Power required: 1x 13Amp
Insurance value: £1,250.00
Other: The layout has its own lighting rig
No of operators: 2
Transport: Layout is transportable by car from the Yate area
