Thanks for the welcome Willis.
I consider myself at amateur level in most aspects with more knowledge in some area's than in others.I consider wiring my weakest link for sure with construction methods my stongest(I am a contractor by trade).
I am currently building an around the walls (3 sides) N scale layout.I have torn out 2 previous attempts in the last 4 years but ive learned from each.I am modelling a freelance railroad circa 1953 with a GN (main)DM&IR (regional)Flavor.
For an N scale layout i would consider it to be of decent size without being overwhelming.Actual layout area is aproximately 55-60 s/f total
left sidewall is 26"x 10' Right Sidewall is 26" x 10' Center section is 3' 5' between sidewall sections.
The right sidewall has a small penninsular type wide out in back to accomodate a canyon area and comes out an additional 22"(I have access to all area'swith 2 small area's having underlayout access for dealing with hidden staging and tunnels.)
The trackplan is a twice around simple Dogbone.Control will be with a Digitrax Zephyr and the layout will have 2 reversing sections.
It will include an Urban Scene(large) ,an industrial area,a small port scene with a rural flavor and alot of scenery.As yet i have not included a yard but have a 4 track hidden staging area. Behind the right wall section i hve an L shaped workbench and this will eventually become a large yard and engine service facility.I have 2 leads to form a Wye leading into this area already laid out.This area will be the last area to be completed.I live in an area with few model rr folks and he nearest hobby shop is 70 miles away.generally i am a lone wolf modelor and work on my layout in spurts.I have the mainline track mostly complete, the hidden staging completed,and the canyon and harbor area roughed in.I am not dealing with any real grades per se but have scenick cut aways and rises planned to vary the terrain.
Operations are of high interest to me and one day I hope to see this 3rd attempt actually drive that golden spike
Well,that should give you an idea where i am at.See ya round the boards