Hey gang,
I'm looking for some (creative/imaginative) help. Let me start off by saying that my initial goal is to get a somewhat large layout built so that I can spend time running trains with my 2 sons. At this point, the focus is having something that is fun for them to enjoy, so scale/realism is less a priority.
Although I have purchased 3 Lionel RTR sets (PA Freight, Thunder Valley, and Polar Express) over the last couple years, I did inherit a ton of engines, freight, passenger cars, buildings, and at least 150' of fastrack.
I have about a 20' x 10' section of my basement that I have all to myself (large open area). I'm not looking to use every square foot of the area, but I do want to start out with a decent sized layout and be able to run (at least) 3 trains at the same time. Currently, all trains and transformers are conventional and will probably stay that way for awhile.
Here's what I have to work with:
Fastrack: A lot of straights and O36 and O48 curves. About a half dozen each of O72 and O60 curves. A couple of O72 and O48 switches and various other fastrack items (accessory, bumpers, etc). I'm willing to buy more (especially O60/O72), but I would definitely like to use as much as I can of the stuff I already own.
I'd like to have at least 1 track with O60/O72, 1 with O48, and a O36.
Here's one I did up in AnyRail. I admit, I'm not the most creative person on the planet, so my mock-up looks pretty bland, hence the reason for this posting.
Thanks for you suggestions in advance.
