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    Are you happy with the scale you picked vs the space you have?

    I do love scratch building structures. I have a ton of them. I plan on selling some at the next train show near me. at least that is the plan. Mostly they are wooden structures. But as far as my health it is all spinal and neurological. So I do have to plan for long term. I just turned 39 and...
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    Looking for help designing a layout.

    Sure wish I had your space lol thanks for sharing all the photos its a nice layout. Yeah I think N is also the way to go... But Now its really a question of layout choice.. vs Cost vs Health. And to look at this realistically, If I modeled say a layout like lances, I know 1 thing, That at some...
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    Looking for help designing a layout.

    You left a lot for me to unpack, but let me start with this one first, since its the easiest and most complicated to respond too lol.. Having a specific location to model is something I go back and forth on.. I love scratch building, and so scratch building a building to be more Proto is...
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    Looking for help designing a layout.

    Hey Jaz, Thanks for the photos and comments love them. So here is a Switching layout I did Last year, and gave to a friend. This is Ho scale. 1'x8'. The end caps were removable for expansion but made to keep his grandkids from running the train off the layout. the last photo was my first...
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    Looking for help designing a layout.

    Sorry I haven't been updating. Things been evolving and changing, and Health has taken a turn for the worse. But the good news is. I still am determined to build a layout. The bad news is.. I am just not happy with anything I design. I am planning on building An Ho scale switching layout...
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    Looking for help designing a layout.

    The Problem is my modeling desk, is Large, and Needs its own personal space. and I thought of downgrading. But You know how it is, always needing a bigger desk. So I need to plan to keep my desk in there. But that isn't a deal breaker. As far as going Hon3. Way to expensive for my Budget, and...
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    Looking for help designing a layout.

    I actually thought of doing something around those lines. I actully found a Ho scale layout that I plan to convert to N scale. Its called the Metro Belt and terminal railroad, its in the April 2001 model railroader. while the main plan has a shelf extention. I do not plan on doing the shelf...
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    Looking for help designing a layout.

    Ok quick update, I Have decided that Due to other Necessities that require my time and energy, And the use of the room, I will have to relagate the Layout to a small N scale Layout.. i'm thinking 3x7. Layout will be Both continous running and switching.. I do not have a Track plan I am firmly...
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    Looking for help designing a layout.

    Sorry Guys for the Delay. I have been Dealing with life and other things. Which have made me think about the layout and its over all size. Will Post more when I get a chance.
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    Looking for help designing a layout.

    OK just a small update. I have Been still playing with the layout design... I am also working on a N scale design of the same layout. While I must admit I love the Track plan. But I still debating on size vs space. So I am going to Play with N scale designs with a more 1:1 scale building sizes...
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    Looking for help designing a layout.

    Maybe. But mostly just for scenery reasons. as the track is within reach at all times. Plus their isnt anything there that would require much over reach unless I am uncoupling cars when sorting. But I doubt it be that far back from the first switch. But When it comes to doing all the detail work...
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    Looking for help designing a layout.

    Mostly Because most Proto type industries do not have wyes. and have to be switched on the return trip. And that is what I plan to do. So it increases the ammount of travel on the layout and add more operational interest.
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    Looking for help designing a layout.

    OK so here is the next rendintion I have done.. I moved the one Peninsula and changed it into more perminent layout. Also as you can see changed the Recycling center and the steel Industry location. Also added as part of the abondon track made part of it as a over flow track for the Recycling...
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    Looking for help designing a layout.

    thanks. I still have a few Ideas, I am not fully having a this is it moment for the layout. But I am goign to try a few more ideas. before I fully decide. Its ok. our eyes always give us a sense of haveing more track syndrom sometimes lol.. ;) But I wish instead of having just the hidden track...
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    Looking for help designing a layout.

    So I revised it with the recycling center.. Which do you Think is Better.
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