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    First layout planning... Take 2

    Ok... last night while watching "The Office", i made the attached sketch. Hopefully the arangement of the layout in relation to the walls is much clearer now! I'm much happier with some aspects and very displeased with others... i guess it's progress though. Either way i feel better about my...
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    First layout planning... Take 2

    Yes, i discovered that site about 2 months ago. Now that most of my field assignments at work are wrapping up, i hope to pay them a visit soon!
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    First layout planning... Take 2

    Wow! so many responses so quickly. I will try to respond to all of them at once. TrussRod, I hope i did not misrepresent my XTrakCad abilities... I'm still very much learning the program... It's frustrating, but i havent actually thrown the laptop out of the window yet. As i make my way...
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    First layout planning... Take 2

    Hello All, First I must apologize for my 6 month absence. I previously got some discussion rolling on ideas for my first layout, I got a lot of good advice, and Jos/Grove Den put together some spectacular sketches. A lot has changed in the last 6 months. The wife and I finally completed our...
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    Design Help

    Ajroland, from what i've seen you can expect GOLD from Jos!!! I"ve got a slightly larger space space (132"x128"). I'm planning to model SC from Columbia to the Ports at Charleston... so we are dealing with similiar geography. Slightly mountainous in the upstate with Clay and Rock...
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    My new N-Scale Layout

    Lookin' good so far... The pic's are great!
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    real world considerations for model bridges

    In the short time since I’ve joined these forums, I received an outpouring of support and help from those of you out there. I love reading all of the threads but rarely ever feel like I would anything positive to add to the discussion, as I’m learning all of this myself still. That said I...
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    First Time Layout Planning?? HELP!

    Jos, Truelly some impressive stuff there!!! I"m guessing your more than just an pretty good artist. I'd be willing to bet there is a technical/engineering background there too. The perfect slant on the leaders and the arrow heads give it away. :) I like your concepts but obviously dont...
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    First Time Layout Planning?? HELP!

    Not only is it awesome, its light years ahead of my initial thoughts... I realized that i had alot to learn, but didnt realize i was that far behind the curve... LOL. Oh-well, what did i expect from a month of studying! I love the ideas and input that everyone has provided. Its already...
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    First Time Layout Planning?? HELP!

    Thanx Chip and Jos, As i posted earlier the room is 10'-8: by 11'-0". Not huge by any means. I appreciate the links the two of you have provided and its giving me alot to consider. I know gridlines were not shown, but i had that layer turned off in my Autocad file to clear up the drawing...
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    First Time Layout Planning?? HELP!

    WOW... thanks for the speedy reply. I'm looking though some of the other threads here and there are lots of great layouts. I'm probably overly critical of the bridges though since i design them, But i'm sure that tune will change when i try to build my first :D . I realized the yellow...
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    It has begun!! The Midland Line.

    WOW.. that Benchwork was really looking great. Makes me feel bad that i'm banging my head against a wall planning a MUCH smaller layout. Good luck with the move...
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    First Time Layout Planning?? HELP!

    Hi, New to the these boards and fairly new to the hobby. Some quick background on me that may help those of you out there who wish to respond shape your answers. -I work as a Structural Engineer in Chas SC, so i have a basic understanding of most math/science/physics etc. -In college I...
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