Layout design
Layout Design - finding it hard to get started, companies that do track designs?
Hi Everyone,
I've got all my bench work done, but I'm really having trouble coming up with a layout design - initially i just wanted 4 tracks in a loop, but now i want something with more play value. I've been planning on making scenery out of foam at this stage (and have lots of it)
is there a such a company out there that design a track layout for me?
ICRR NEW ORLEANS circa late 1940's Layout for N-Scale
Well its finally finished (mostly, Benchwork drawings would need to be done before construction begins), and here it is for your use if you want it, and would love to get your feedback. The track plan is drawn in AutoDesk 2006 for anyone that wants it, contact me at guymartin1956@gmail.com.
Need some design input
After the unmitigated disaster which was my first go at designing a layout to fit my space, budget, and G's & D's, I hit on an idea, but I need some feedback.
I'm a big fan of Scott Perry's "Better Beginner's Layout" a.k.a. the Heart of Georgia/HOG:
Looking for a little help!
Looking for a little help! I model N scale and have only a 4x8 layout! I purchased the micro train NYC weathered set and I also received the B&O weathered set as a gift. Does anyone know if the two railroads ever interchanged and if so could it be incorporated on such a small layout? Thanks!
new layout
As you can see the plans have changed a fair bit from the earlier plan. I have secured a better location consisting of half a bedroom, so it is now an L-shaped layout. It will feature a main urban industrial area and a small harbour (something I've always loved!)
Status Report
Benchwork: 95% complete
Tracklaying: 10% complete
Wiring: 5% complete
Scenery: 0% complete
Using Spline Roadbed in Helix - Part 4A - Cutting the Strips for Laminating
Last month I described in words the laminating process. I took a few pictures the other day when I was cutting up two sheets of masonite hardboard into strips for the spline helix that I am building. This is my method and there may be others but this is how I do it. Updated 6 Sep with additional pictures.
N Scale Staging Question
Sorry for yet another question! How are you/would you handle staging on a N Scale layout? I am currently looking at an 12" - 18" deep shelf with staging 7" below connected via helixes. Am I better off going to 24" deep and putting staging behind a removable backdrop? I am not sure of the height, but I am thinking of around 37" (sit and run height), so standing up would allow easy access to the staging area. One drawback that I can think of is that there will be less overall staging on just one deck.
Buildings arrive on the Gila Springs & Mesquite
The La Grange engine service tracks and caboose track are starting to get some use.
View of La Grange with Tortilla Flats and Gila Springs in the back ground.
The other end of the La Grange Industrial Park yard.
TWO DOWN AND COUNTING
The GRANDE PACIFIC MODEL RR has seen its second eye of a hurricane. Isaac made it very slow pass on Wed morning. I am happy to say this time their was no damage. Gustave in 2008 took all of the new shingles off of roof. This is just another one of those things you have to plan for when building a place for your railroad. Building has now been hit by 125 mph winds. Isaac beat on us for over seven hours with winds of 60 to 70 mph gust. Visit www.grandepacificmodelrr.org and you will see the construction pictures of the building.
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