Attached is my first cut at a layout in N scale based on the MEC Mountain Division in 1955.  There are a couple things that are counter to the prototype:

1) Mirror image of St Johnsbury yard due to space limitations and to enable a fictional connection enabling occasional continuous running.

2) Extra spur between Intervale, NH and Conway, NH that does not exist but provides potential for future expansion into another room (through wall).

Some of you may recall that I demolished my last layout, with the intent of focusing on building models, mainly rolling stock.  While getting rid of the layout albatross did at least free me from the depression of knowing that I wasn't working on it when I "should," I still wasn't happy.  So, I'm thinking of building somrhting smaller, simpler, and more prototypical.

Hi All,

Have just moved and now have much more space for a layout, as well as knowing we will be here for about 7 years at least. Since I wasn't too far along with my N scale modular layout, I've decided to make the jump to HO now that I have enough space to do what I want.

I have a wall in the basement that is about 30ft long - I'd like to do a 'shelf' layout - support from the walls rather than leg benchwork - and perhaps make it 2ft or so wide. Both ends would have turns, either dog-bone style, or a loop if there is enough room to hide tracks at the back of the shelf.