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    First layout questions

    I know there are a lot of different layouts out there, but I happened to find this site (http://www.layoutvision.com) today - his 'Tips and Ideas' page has some interesting stuff, like considering the overall footprint of a traditional 4x8 and making a larger layout that in theory doesn't...
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    First layout questions

    I currently have 18"R and 22"R ovals on my temporary layout (built only with atlas snap track so no easements). The 22"R oval end is about 45.25" outside diameter. So it will physically fit on a 48" wide surface (just not much of a safety margin if the train derails). The technical issue with...
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    First layout questions

    First - what Stein said. Then if, like me, that raises more questions than answers right away, you might consider some sort of interim solution. I built six 2'x4' modules that I currently have connected together as a simple 4'x12' peninsula in the middle of my room. Then I set up a simple...
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    Anyone from the Binghamton, NY area?

    I'm closer to Syracuse than Binghamton (Groton). Was just down in Vestal today and dissappointed to find that Family Hobby & Crafts wasn't open at all on Sundays (only Tue-Sat). JR Junction in Syracuse is pretty decent and Dan's Crafts and Things in Rochester has perhaps even more inventory...
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    trying to design HO layout for 12.5x13.5 space

    Thanks for the suggestions. 8-10 tank cars was about the biggest train I ever recall seeing on this route, so I was already thinking trains of 4-8 40' cars. And the 'pick three' approach basically puts one stop on each wall - so the two-level approach basically does the same, just on two...
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    trying to design HO layout for 12.5x13.5 space

    (This is a bit long-winded - my apologies in advance.) I'm a newbie, just rediscovering model trains after a 30-year break. I recently pulled my old Tyco set out of mothballs. It was never more than a simple over&under because I had no place to set it up for more than an afternoon at a time. Now...




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