Layout design
Spline roadbed vs other methods
I have become enamored with the flowing look of track built on spline roadbed. While I model in On30, the track gauge is the same as HO, it does require longer ties and more center to center spacing. With that in mind I lowered a section of my bench work about 4” below where the other, plywood, roadbed is already in place to allow a few more riders and some room for scenery below the track level.
Layout Dilemma
Hello All,
Looking for some help. I currently am in the process of building my layout, its been a work in progress off and on for a year due to work and such, plus moving. Anyway I have the benchwork up and track is down, however I have hit a point where I really have no idea what to do.
G&D Sorethroat Branchline Mk3
Hello, it's been some time since my last update on my G&D plan. Due to the housemove last year I had to scrap the beginnings of my Sorethroat Branchline Mk2 layout. I was only able to start tracklaying in the fiddle yard. But now with some time gone I started on planing the new version. The new layout should be a homage to John Allens layout. But with less space, I don't want to copy his layout. So I set my layout further north. So in the Northern Californian or Oregon area. My room is roughly 4x4 meters.
OSMRI 1 Module Frames
This Blog will describe the design and manufacture of Module Frames for our new Club layout.
It is the first in a series of "How To" blogs following on from the "Open Source Model Railroad Initiative" blog that I would recommend as an introduction and can be found here:
https://model-railroad-hobbyist.com/node/38005
Trackplan Opinions
Hi everyone, this is the best trackplan I have come up with yet. My space is 6' x 10.5 '. I am looking for constructive criticism and opinions to make it better. Any help appreciated! 
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Maryland Midland Railway 1995
Here is what looks to be the final version (or close) for my Maryland Midland RR circa 1995.
8th Street Yard
Well surveying crews have extended down the line to start working on the Small yard. Here is the plan:
And here are some pictures of road bed going in and backdrop going up, enjoy.
An Open Source Model Railroad Initiative (OS MRI) ??
The aim of this blog is to discuss the viability of an Open Source Model Railroad Initiative.
Re-Starting my layout design questions...
Howdy, again...
Ok, I started my own thread for this layout design. Here is the drawing. Now, All I need to do, is figure where I can add another loop, by adding an elevation on risers. I am open for ideas, and methods.
This may be the only layout I get for the rest of my life. @65 yrs old, I am well past my mid point in life...
Thank you all for helping this old man get something done, for once...
Many Blessings to all...
Taz...
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