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Hello,
Unfortunately yesterday, after chatting with some model railroaders, I found the 10'x9' space on my patio could not be used for a layout So, the Silk River Railroad will be put on hold until I can find another space. I'll let you guys know when I find another space. Thought I'd share the news.
-Chris
Did you think of getting a Rothwiler to sleep on the patio? Sure to dissuade unannounced visitors, yep that or a chained Pit Bull for 100% protection insurance
Hey! Don't give up so easily!! Layouts don't have to look like the ones you see in the modeling magazines. The Garden Railway "experts" told me that 4-feet-wide by 35-feet-long layout wouldn't "work" for me either. But it did --- after some small alterations.
Point-to-point along the 10-foot side? Maybe with a couple of sidings? Two levels? Build a box/cover to protect the track/scenery/buildings when you're not running? Where there's a will there's a way!!! You can do it!
Chris, if your road has to be outside why not consider G scale, true you won't have an empire but you will have a RR that can exist outside in the elements. When not in use store the rolling stock indoors or in a safe place. Being outside and running larger units on a shorter track may be more satisfying than trying to run an empire that was never designed to be used outside. ( Just a thought)
Chris, if your road has to be outside why not consider G scale, true you won't have an empire but you will have a RR that can exist outside in the elements. When not in use store the rolling stock indoors or in a safe place. Being outside and running larger units on a shorter track may be more satisfying than trying to run an empire that was never designed to be used outside. ( Just a thought)
Although those larger gauges like O and G tend to get pretty darn expensive.
Chris, you could always try a smaller layout, for instance, even though my layout covers several railroad eras (1930's-present) plus supports at least 4 different railroads, I was able to fit it on to a 4 by 8 layout in my bedroom.
I hope that what ever you decide on that it will please you and that it will work out just fine.
Good luck Chris!!!
-Eric Drissell
the only model railroader at Fergus High School, say... I guess that makes me a unique high schooler in Lewistown!!
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