Six months ago I began my journey in the hobby, since then I read many articles that are against 8X4 layout, in a few lines I will like to share my experience and support that this size is perfect for beginners.

The first thing that I realize that HO is the most popular scale with the big manufactures, hobby shops and even in youtube. Also that a good layout required some basic element.

Interesting track plan of a layout that just appeared on ebay. There is a lot of train running possibilities on this relatively small layout (9.7 x  10.8).  Thought it might be interesting to post, and solicit comments. 

The last two pieces of W&N version 2 were scrapped out, the remains of the old Coatesville.  The rail, switches, switch mechanisms, and spikes salvaged and 30" of one piece will be recycled as a temporary bridge between the staging yard and the layout.  The rest went in the dumpster.  Long live W&N version 3.

Enough of this actual layout building stuff, I now return you to arguing about the nature of the hobby.

Hi all,

The new layout is officially underway. Following the design of a bigger layout for a future space, and using TOMA concepts I designed a layout for my current space which includes some key modules from the future layout along with some very few disposable modules.