Unusual pointwork in 2FS - Manchester Victoria

[Marsh Lane]

Can anyone give me some pointers where to start with this little task? In respect of the following image:

The road leading from the platform on which the photographer is stood, to the far left, passes through a r/h point, then a diamond, then a Y and onto a double slip. Having said that, the diamond and Y are almost akin to an outer single slip I suppose! I may have my terminology wrong there - sorry Martin!

Am I best trying to replicate this by getting the adjacent points and diamond right first, or by starting the opposite way (ie coming towards the camera) with the 'Y'?

Any help would be appreciated!
Rich

 

[Steve_Cornford]

I would start with the 3 concentric curved tracks, matching their radii to an is map if possible.
Then starting with the inner most curve add a left hand turnout with contraflexure(the one facing you), then extend the exit and create the double slip at intersection... then another contraflexure,, etc
However I am a novice when it comes to such complexity, just hoping I have terminology right!
Steve

 

[Phil O]

Hi Rich,

I would agree with Steve, get a contemporary map. I would then put in as many parallel through tracks as possible, before starting on the switch and crossing work, do the turnouts and crossings before getting to the more complex parts.

 

[Lancastrian]

Rich,

You could use the attached box file as a starting point!

Ian

 

[Marsh Lane]

Thanks guys for the advice, hopefully I'll find a bit of time tomorrow to try that!

Rich,

You could use the attached box file as a starting point!

Ian

Ian, oh wonderful, thank you. I'll have a look at that in the morning when my eyes are more normal!

Rich