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    HO Layout to fit in a roughly 8x11' space

    As far as structure goes I am not really going to rely on the surface for much other than horizontal rigidity so I think 1/4 ply with foam glued to it will work. I am going to do some tests and calculations for the structure. I am a Mechanical Engineering student so I can figure this out. The...
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    HO Layout to fit in a roughly 8x11' space

    The more I think about it the more I think I should possibly just build a yard in two sections. Probably 2'x6' or so. Those would be realtively flat with the buildings removed and also light enough to handle. Then if they work out well I could build other sections. That way I would see how...
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    HO Layout to fit in a roughly 8x11' space

    I plan to have removable sections, this is a very preliminary plan I have been messing with. I am still working on figuring out how to use the Atlas software so I haven't got elevations in correctly and the track will all be flex track. I like the longer mainline I get with this design, if I...
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    HO Layout to fit in a roughly 8x11' space

    Trackplan I plan to use 1" foam over a 1/4" high quality plywood and 1x4 pine around the edge with 1x2 cleats that the plywood will be glued and screwed to. I think this will provide the rigidity needed. I may even use 2x4's across the lifting points or perhaps aluminum I beams or something...
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    HO Layout to fit in a roughly 8x11' space

    I am working on designing a layout that will be able to be hoisted to the ceiling in my garage. I need one dimension to be 8' so that the suspension system will be on the outside of the door tracks. I have about 11 feet of depth to work with but a vent takes up about 2 feet on one end with...




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