Space question?

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It all depends on what you want to do.

Most common starting size is a 4x8 piece of plywood. There are hundreds of plans available for that style.

Another good one is something like a 2 foot shelf around the walls.

Also depends on what locomotives and rolling stock you want to run. Bigger stuff needs more space
 
Indeed, as Bob said, define "decent" layout. That has a borad range of meaning. I have a dogbone style layout with a 15 foot long, 33" wide shelf along the back wall of the basement with two 4x4 sections at each end so I can make a loop and have continuous running. I think it's a decent layout but I'd like to have about three times as much space. Since I can't, I'm satisfied with what I have. What is the smallest size layout you'd be satisified with?
 
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