Operation

 Operating the layout

 
The original Grafenwalde 2008

 

 Typical local trains 

 

Courtesy Peter König

 

Timber traffic

The unloading area is large hardstanding for local timber and general traffic.

The unloading area is large hardstanding for local timber and general traffic. There is a raised level platform for the passengers and a small wooden lockup for luggage, parcels etc. 

 The rules

• Only one locomotive in use at any time
• Only four trains
• Magnetic auto-couplings 
• Electric turnouts

Hands free (mostly - although I find the free running rolling stock has magnetic axles - which I must address) operation should mean this isn't a problem. In addition, a tiny 'off stage' area is sufficient to swap out vehicles and store two wagons 'off the track' when not in use.