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    New Layout Idea - Looking for comments and/or advice

    yeah, I know. I relegated a yard into stage II. I won't have a lot of rolling stock to start with, so the yard is not that urgent.
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    New Layout Idea - Looking for comments and/or advice

    And here's the next version, or step in the evolution, or idea... still 2.5ft by 4.5ft times 2 in an L shape. I didn't like how the previous one had the segment-crossings in curves. This one has 3 crossings, plus 2 that are bridges, which I plan to build removable. There is a possibilty for...
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    storing a layout

    you could build a 4x5 box without a bottom - a lid, if you will - that goes over the layout when it is not in use. A few dowels and holes will make sure it snaps together right, and 2 metal fasteners on each long side will hold it in place. (this is what I plan to do) Combine this with foldable...
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    New Layout Idea - Looking for comments and/or advice

    Hello everyone, 3 months have passed, and I came up with a new layout idea. It's smaller, more affordable, and it will actually fit my available space. Still n-scale, min. radius 11", max grade 2%. I'm thinking of building this in 2 segments (2.5'x4.5' each). I am a bit worried about...
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    My New Layout

    Love the rocks. They look awesome.
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    New Layout Idea - Looking for comments and/or advice

    Here I am working away, straightening things out... coming up with an Heureka moment for a 2nd reverse track... working it in and feeling all good, and only then I realize: it's no 2nd reverse track at all, just an alternate route! But it goes nicely trough the mountain, and it gives me an...
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    New Layout Idea - Looking for comments and/or advice

    Right... I'll work on that.
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    New Layout Idea - Looking for comments and/or advice

    I do like that book, and first thing I did was to use one of Mr. Armstrong's ideas: The boatshape layout. It'll fit nicely in the space I have. I also realized that I don't want to switch as much as I thought, and I don't really need a big ass yard, or staging. I just want to be able to run some...
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    Layout advice for L shape layout

    Thanks man.
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    SCARM - Simple Computer Aided Railway Modeller

    Thanks Mixy, you are awesome. A couple of more thing occured to me that would be nice (I apologize if these have been suggested before, I am not too sure if there is a predetermined place to post suggestions like these) - in no particular order: - the ability to group track, and/or the ability...
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    Layout advice for L shape layout

    I really like this layout. I'd like to use it a base for the N-scale layout I'm working on, if you don't mind.
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    New Layout Idea - Looking for comments and/or advice

    Just an update: I have started over, and whenever I seem to have something, there's something that comes to my attention that makes it necessary to change things... grade, radii, hidden track.... It's takes a bit of patience to find the right "composition". But I am working on it. I might even...
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    New Layout Idea - Looking for comments and/or advice

    Hello again, thanks for all your replies, all the advice is being processed at the moment :) (I have another post pending that is waiting for moderator approval. seems it is unwise to link to external pictures.) I am currently reworking the layout a bit - I am including staging below (found an...
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    SCARM - Simple Computer Aided Railway Modeller

    Thanks for the new version! Scarm is a great program. For future versions I'd love to see these features: - ability to manipulate flex track when it is attached to other track on both ends. sort of right-click in the middle of the flex track, reshape, and so be able to widen or lessen the turn...
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    New Layout Idea - Looking for comments and/or advice

    Good thought. I'll work that in. I also thought of having tunnel windows, like this (Eiger North Face) Maybe I can make the remaining tunnels removable, or have access from below. B.
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    New Layout Idea - Looking for comments and/or advice

    That's an execellent thought. I'll work that in. As for scenery I also thought of having tunnel windows, sort of like this Access-wise I plan on access tunnel track to an extent from below.
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    New Layout Idea - Looking for comments and/or advice

    thanks fcwilt and Espeefan, responses like that are exactly what I am looking for. I agree the "L" train will be a challenge to build with supports and bridges, but I think it'll work. I imagine a lot of read brick work and steel girders, or viaduct-like passages, and it might look good in the...
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    New Layout Idea - Looking for comments and/or advice

    Thanks everyone, It'll be DCC. B.
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    New Layout Idea - Looking for comments and/or advice

    Hello, I am currently planning my first layout in N-scale. I'd like to use this opportunity to show it to folks who have more experience - maybe you'll see flaws or obvious shortfalls that I wouldn't notice. Any advice is welcome and much appreciated. If you see nothing wrong with it, I will...




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