Little big layout

[Raboliοt]

Hello Happy Taxpayers !
I started a new big layout in H0 scale. The diameter is 23 1/2" (more or less). I use very sharp curves (radius: 10"). I can run 00, H0 and 0n30 short trains. The spousal Unit will never find this one (hope so...). A glass of wine is always very helpful. A small layout is better than no layout at all. All your comments will be greatly appreciated. You can also laugh if you want...

 

[Raboliοt]

Oops! I forgot the extremely complicated track plan

 

[trailrider]

You appear to be using sectional track. Where did you get 10" radius HO sectional track? Track plan is too complicated for me to analyze. I tried, but keep going round and round with it. Could you give use a clue as to how to simplify it?

 

[Raboliοt]

You appear to be using sectional track. Where did you get 10" radius HO sectional track?

It's a very old track made by Fleischmann (curve #6020) in Germany many many moons ago. But It works fine.

 

[Raboliοt]

Track plan is too complicated for me to analyze. I tried, but keep going round and round with it. Could you give use a clue as to how to simplify it?

Track plan is too complicated for me too. Maybe someone can help us ?

 

[Sirfoldalot]

Raboliot -- After much consideration, I am starting to believe that we are married to the same Spousal Unit.
I live in a two story 3200 sq ft abode and everywhere I want to build a layout - She Who Must Be Obeyed - says NO!

 

[Rico]

Actually I like it!
Small as it may be at least you can watch a train go by, at this time I only have six feet of back and forth.
Here's a similar track plan that rotates as the train”travels” in one spot.

Oh, as for spousal units, I simply tell mine it’s cheaper than stuffing singles in a g string somewhere!

 

[flyboy2610]

My spousal unit abandoned the basement, and I promptly took it over before she could change her mind!

 

[Raboliοt]

Raboliot -- After much consideration, I am starting to believe that we are married to the same Spousal Unit.I live in a two story 3200 sq ft abode and everywhere I want to build a layout - She Who Must Be Obeyed - says NO!

I think it's a common model of spousal unit. And thanks God, we're not married to the same woman. I can guarantee that.

 

[JazzDad]

Here's a similar track plan that rotates as the train”travels” in one spot.

And that is an example of why people think all model railroaders are nuts.

 

[Raboliοt]

And that is an example of why people think all model railroaders are nuts.

I'm not nuts ! Just a little bit crazy !

 

[Raboliοt]

Done ! I am very happy with the result so far. I used a very discreet color. So I hope that the spousal unit will never find my secret layout.

 

[trailrider]

There ya go! Those cacti look a little bit naked, however. What you need is the skeleton of a cowboy wearing a sombrero and holding a guitar, leaning back against one of the cacti. On the next cactus, the skeleton of a buzzard sits, looking at the cowboy. Next to them you should have a sign reading, "But it's a dry heat!" Or, how about the roadrunner in the cab of the locomotive, with Wiley E. Coyote riding on the flatcar?

 

[Raboliοt]

Yep. It's a "cartoon" layout. And I'm very proud of it.

 

[Raboliοt]

New day...New layout ! Another very complicated and sophisticated plan as always. Diameter: 31 "(more or less). Slightly weathered Trix C track (radius: 14 1/4").

 

[Rico]

Nice, good job on the ground cover, looks like granite!

Check out some of these plans, especially the one in a guitar case, she'll never find that one! https://www.pinterest.ca/drragsdale/micro-layouts/

 

[Raboliοt]

It's only chipboard without anything. It just needs a coat of paint..

 

[flyboy2610]

Looking for ward to it!
Trailrider's buzzard idea reminded my of a one panel cartoon I saw once. Two buzzards were perched in a dead tree. One of them said "Patience, my eye! I'm gonna go kill something!"

 

[JazzDad]

Ooooo - that new layout is going to take some time to scenic.

 

[diesel]

I have just the right track plan for you!
super pizza
I expanded the same plan to a 2'x3' N scale layout and later sold it at a show.