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    Shelf Layout Building

    With all of the suggestions, here is the current edit that I am on: I edited the layout to remove the heavy grade created by the downhill spiral. I am not married to the location of the yard since it hinders a second loop. I want to be able to run multiple trains, so a smaller inside loop...
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    Shelf Layout Building

    I appreciate the thoughts! These are all great things that I have been thinking about. The track that I am using is Bachmann EZ Track, so the meandering track becomes a bit harder with uniform track pieces that I have confined myself to. I am trying to add a story reason for why the track...
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    Shelf Layout Building

    That’s something I’ve been trying to work out. With the way the outer loop runs, I’d either have to cross the double track or find an alternative way down, which could be tricky. I’m currently testing an extended loop to help reduce the grade.
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    Shelf Layout Building

    Here is a rough outline of my current thoughts. I have a rough outline on the floor of what I'm starting to picture. On SCARM, I have created a bit of a more robust version that could happen. From the first image, you can see on the wall that I am planning on having a single line of track...
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    Shelf Layout Building

    Shelf layout is a great idea. I do like continuous running, so that could be a challenge, but I am going to think about that when drawing things up
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    Shelf Layout Building

    It is a bit too big to fit there. Plus, there aren't spaces to plug in the sim on that wall. It would make for a hideous cable setup. It would also hinder the use of the closet and the walkway through the room. But good thought!
  10. catnippertom

    Shelf Layout Building

    Hello all, I am back from the dead. The In-Between Layouts Layout only lived for a few days in its completed form. It didn't even receive a name by the time I had to tear it down and pack it up. Now that I have a whole new hobby room, I can begin planning the new layout. I have to cram all my...
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  13. catnippertom

    Building the North Texas Railroad

    Can't agree more with that ending statement. Took me too long to finally build something. I wish I had done so sooner!
  14. catnippertom

    In Between Layouts "Layout"

    Here is the current version of the small switching layout. This might be as done as it gets until I move. It looks bare, but that is how it is going to look for now. I am not happy with how it looks overall(I am a perfectionist after all), but I have to stop myself from putting in more work...
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    In Between Layouts "Layout"

    She enjoys it quite a bit. Some of our best memories from college together were going to train events together. California State Rail Museum, Redwood Valley Railroad, Walnut Creek Model Railroad Society, Golden State Model Railroad Museum, and tons of local train shows. She is a great sport
  20. catnippertom

    40' x 8' x 8' shipping container layout

    You are working like a fiend, Dave. Amazing work!




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