N scale progress report

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Tue, 2012-07-10 10:06 — Thatguy27

I finally got around to posting a couple progress pictures of my layout. I'm home from college over the summer and decided to finally start on a model railroad.

Basic Info:

N Scale

late 50's PRR

Freelanced

3'x6'

I adapted Rick Van Laar's track plan, found in the Feburary 2011 issue of Model railroader, to N scale. and added a few extra sidings for more switching potential.

Sorry for the terrible picture... need better lighting

This is the first (and last) time I use foam for the base and risers. Its a little too flexible for my tastes. I need to build a light frame so I have room to run wires. Right now it is just on an old wood table.

Unfortunatly for me the LHS was out of code 55 switches and didn't know when he would get any in stock. so I am derailed on finishing the track work. Only need a couple sidings in the center for an Ingelnook.

The open spot in the rear is for a trestle that I will soon start building.

I will also upload some better pictures when I get time

Tips/comments/suggestions/questions welcome

Thanks for looking

-- Joel

Comments

I do like that plan

Tue, 2012-07-10 16:11 — AzBaja

I would of left it at 4x8 or split it open into two 2x8 shelves. It was tight for HO but I think if you did every thing the same and made it in "N" scale it would be perfect for a small starter layout. Why did you shrink it down to 3x6?

Why 3 x 6 ?

Tue, 2012-07-10 18:37 — UPWilly

Enter John Drye:

http://model-railroad-hobbyist.com/magazine/mrh-2010-MarApr/cnt-three_by_six

"COMME-N-TARY: Three by Six; the New Four by Eight?"

Also see:

http://model-railroad-hobbyist.com/magazine/mrh-2011-Feb/cnt-alternate_4x8s

"COMME-N-TARY: N Scale Layout Ideas
What can you spell with a 4x8 sheet of plywood?"

In the latter article, John states:

"Island Layouts
A recent CommeNtary article suggested some layouts for a 3 x 6 space. Such an “island” design has the advantage of portability—it can fit into almost any room, and even a few closets! It is small enough to complete in a reasonable amount of time.

My own 3 x 6 island was up and running in less than six months and continues to acquire details and structures.
It is large enough to allow a variety in operations. (and so on ...)"

Bill D.

N Scale (1:160), not N Gauge. DC (analog), Stapleton PWM Throttle.

Proto-freelance Southwest U.S. 2nd half 20th Century.

Keep on trackin'

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