Operations, processing, shipment

It is possible to combine everything, from operations to shipment, on a small surface. Provided you take advantage of height.

Text and illustrations: François Fontana

This is a small layout, just 62 x 48cm. Closed on one of its long sides, it offers different veiwpoints on the other three. On the first small side, operations take place at an altitude of 10cm. This is where the precious logs are loaded onto wagons. Two sidings are enough to park the trains. The engine is always on the downhill side, the wagons must be held back on the gradient! The two sidings adjoin a rocky outcrop which conveniently masks the view towards the other side of the layout. A long curve, one turn and a half, takes the track down to the sawmill. On the side, the sight of trains running past the abyss can be enjoyed. At the front of the layout, two girder bridges, which share…

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